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The following items, while not essential, can come in very handy for different projects:

Bodkin –for pulling elastic through a casing.

Bridal and lace pins – finer pins for using with delicate fabrics and projects such as wedding dresses.

Sewing gauge – great for spacing buttons and buttonholes without measuring.

Flexible curve ruler – very useful for marking curves (such as for the Man’s Apron).

Rotary cutter – especially useful for quilting, but great for cutting any straight edge with the aid of a ruler and cutting mat.

Craft hole punch – for making holes in leather and card.

Bias binding and tape maker – these come in different sizes and are really useful for making straight or bias tape.

Beeswax – waxing thread prevents tangling.

Fabric eraser – for rubbing out marks on cloth.