Collection: Sewing Accessories

Sewing Accessories
  • YLI Thread Soft Touch #001 - Lemon Mini Cone
  • YLI Thread Soft Touch #002 - Gold Mini Cone
  • YLI Thread Soft Touch #014 - Med Blue Mini Cone
  • YLI Thread Soft Touch #023 - Lt Brown Mini Cone
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #316 - Daydream Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #307 - Light Gray Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #306 - Pillow Taupe Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #318 - Lullaby Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #314 - Siesta Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #312 - Alarm Spool
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam #313 - Lazy Daze Spool
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  • YLI Thread Dream Seam Set - Dark Neutrals
  • YLI Thread Dream Seam Set - Light Neutrals
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  • YLI Thread Soft Touch Set - Pumpkin Patch

FAQ - Sewing Accessories

A beginner kit includes sewing machine needles, several bobbins, all-purpose thread, fabric shears, pins or clips, a seam ripper, a measuring tape and marking chalk. Add a zipper foot and a buttonhole foot as your projects need them. A good iron and pressing tools are as important as the machine itself.

Quilting accessories include a quarter-inch piecing foot, a walking foot, a rotary cutter, a self-healing mat, acrylic quilting rulers, quilting clips, batting and quilting thread. An extension table supports large quilts. Quilters who free-motion quilt also need a darning foot.

Machine embroidery needs embroidery hoops sized to your machine, stabilizer suited to your fabric, embroidery thread, embroidery needles and curved embroidery scissors. Pre-wound bobbins save time on large designs. Maximum hoop size depends on your machine, so check compatibility.

Presser feet are designed for specific sewing techniques and help guide fabric evenly through the machine for consistent stitching. Using the appropriate presser foot improves control and stitch precision. Extension tables provide extra workspace and support for larger or heavier projects, making them particularly useful for quilting and garment construction.

Finishing tools such as scissors, irons, steamers, and steam pressers help create clean cuts, smooth seams, and a polished final result. Dress forms assist with accurate garment fitting and shaping during construction. Sewing machine bags protect your machine from dust, damage, and wear, making storage and transport safer and more convenient.

Replace the needle after about 8 hours of sewing, at the start of a new project, or any time it bends, hits a pin or begins to skip stitches. Replace bobbins that are cracked, warped or scratched, since they can cause tension problems. Keep spare needles and bobbins on hand.

Start with your machine's brand and model number, found in the manual or on a label on the back or bottom of the machine. Then use the compatible machine type and brand filters, or the accessory finder, to see only parts that fit. Presser feet, bobbins and needles vary by model, so check compatibility on each product page.