Craft Project Supplies

Leather Working Kits

Leather crafting is a great way to express your creativity, and leather working kits also make excellent gifts. GoldStar Tool offers several kits to choose from in a range of prices.

The 7 piece leather craft stitching kit gives you the simple tools to work on small leather projects, including an awl, a thimble, needles, and waxed thread.

If you’re looking for something more, check out our 50-piece leather tool kit. It comes in a durable box and includes 20 stamping, stitching, scribing wheels, and wood burnishing tools.

Grommet Tool Kits

Grommets are stylish and trendy. They are the perfect way to add a unique touch to any project, and GoldStar Tools offers several tools and grommet kits to get you started.

Grommet tool kits come with everything you need to apply grommets to projects like curtains, banners, purses, and shoes, whether it’s a project you’re starting from scratch or something you bought that you’re embellishing.

Our grommet kits include several styles of grommet tools, including pliers, punches, and self-piercing grommets, and they come in a wide range of colors and sizes.

Presser Foot Kits

Whether you’re using an industrial sewing machine or something a little smaller and more portable, GoldStar Tool has the presser feet that your machine needs to be more versatile.

Our 15-piece multi-function presser foot kit is a great place to start for home domestic sewing machines. These low-shank presser feet fit most home sewing machines, including popular brands like Singer, Juki, and Brother.

If you need presser feet for an industrial machine, we have a few presser foot kits available, including a deluxe spare parts kit that includes extra bobbins, needles, and handy sewing notions that you can never have too many of.

Presser feet are a must-have accessory to make the most out of your sewing machine, and at GoldStar Tool, we carry individual presser feet for every type of machine and use.

Plier Supplies

When it comes to sewing and crafting, having the right set of pliers is essential. GoldStar Tool carries pliers for every crafting need.

At GoldStar Tool, we carry several types of pliers, including grommet pliers and pliers for plastic snaps. Also, check out our leather holsters, which make it easy to keep track of your pliers when you’re working on projects.

Craft Snipe Nose Pliers

Also known as long nose pliers or chain nose pliers, these are here to get into the small jump rings, shaping wires, and holding small items while you are working. They have small, tapered noses to get into those super small, awkward spaces. If you need to crimp a wire, small nose pliers are the supply for you!

Craft Compound Action Pliers

These pliers will help you cut and bend wires with ease. They are used to make wired ornaments or jewelry/beading projects. They are extremely durable and can be used for light upholstery, signs, crafts, or in place of scissors when you need some extra strength to cut through.

Craft End Nipper Pliers

If you are looking for the perfect pliers for your floral crafts, these are your item! They are ideal for cutting soft wires or pulling brad nails. If you want, you can also use these for your jewelry or beading projects. These are more of a medium-duty, they can cut through layers of papers, foams, or poster boards.

Shears

The next thing on your list should be a good pair of shears or scissors. These will help you get nice, clean edges on your fabric. You can skimp on these, but it is always best to invest in a good pair of scissors. These will make sure that your fabric doesn’t fray.

Paper scissors are also important. When making patterns, you will need to cut your paper properly. For these, you can get away with a less expensive pair of scissors as the paper is meant to cut easily and won’t fray.

Pins

Straight, glass head pins come in most sewing kits. They are necessary because they hold the fabric in place together so that stitching will be easy. You will want to invest in glass head pins so that if you are pressing over with an iron, they won’t melt on the fabric. 

Pincushions 

You will also need a pincushion. These will help keep all your pins in place so that you don’t lose your pins. You will also be able to easily find and grab your pins as you need them throughout your sewing process. If you want to make your own pincushion, check out our tutorial here!

Other Notions

GoldStar Tools carries everything you need for your sewing kit. We are the nation’s top independent retailer of fashion and sewing supplies, carrying everything from grommets and buttons to pattern-making tools.

Aside from the basics of needles and thread, you will also want to ensure that your craft sewing kit includes a seam ripper, tape measure, fabric marker or tailor’s chalk, and a flexible ruler. Point turners and seam gauges are other indispensable sewing tools.

Everyone makes mistakes when sewing; without a seam ripper, taking out your seams without ruining the fabric is impossible. With a seam ripper, you can quickly fix any mistakes, redo an old project, and make it new again. There’s a seam ripper for every job, from small seam rippers with extra fine blades to take out tiny stitches to deluxe seam rippers that are perfect for quilters. Seam rippers will get dull over the years, so our experts recommend getting a new one every 2-3 years.

Tape measures and rulers are simple and easy-to-find tools. They don’t have to be anything special, just long enough to take accurate measurements. Having a ruler flexible enough to bend around your forms is the only way to take proper measurements, though, so they are a must-have sewing essential.

Tailor’s chalk or fabric markers will help you mark the fabric so you know where to make cuts, incisions, and even straight hems. You will want to make sure that your fabric maker or tailor’s chalk can be removed easily without leaving actual marks on the fabric.

Explore Our Craft Tutorials

Located and established in the famous fashion district in Los Angeles, GoldStar Tool’s YouTube channel is the perfect place for customers and sewing enthusiasts to share ideas and tricks of the trade.

Our team of experts is always available to help and advise anyone with a sewing question, whether choosing the right tool or learning a new skill. Our channel has hundreds of videos showcasing products and offering tutorials for operating everything from industrial sewing machines to grommet press machines.

Subscribe and follow us for craft tutorials, sewing guides, and how-tos. We are proud to be your one-stop shop for all your sewing needs and questions.

GoldStar Tool’s Craft Supplies

When you are shopping for new craft supplies, you will want to ensure that you are getting sound craft supplies. Again, whether you are on a budget or you are just excited to get your kit going with some pliers, you can find everything you may need on GoldStar Tool. If there is something you would like to see on Goldstar Tool or are having trouble putting your craft supplies together, please contact us! Tag us on Instagram if you want to share your sewing projects or spaces!

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What Are Sewing Scissors Used For?

Fabric-specific scissors and shears are used for one thing: cutting fabric.

They should cut smoothly and cleanly and feel comfortable when you use them. You should always use the appropriate type of scissors and shears for your fabric if you want them to last and you want your fabric to cut cleanly.

Using your sewing scissors to cut anything but fabric is a quick way to ruin a good, and possibly expensive, pair of scissors. Keep them sheathed or otherwise properly stored when not in use and always use a different pair of scissors for paper and other non-fabric cutting applications.

Choosing the Right Scissors for Your Fabric

Different types of scissors have specific functions, such as spring-mounted thread clippers, which are perfect for opening buttonholes and snipping off thread ends in everyday sewing. Dressmaker shears are designed to cut just about any type of fabric, from fine silks and cotton to the heaviest denim and leather.  Synthetics tend to shred a little with dressmaker shears and standard fabric scissors, so serrated-edged scissors are a much better choice. These Mundial shears have cushioned handles and micro-serrated stainless steel edges that ensure clean cuts without slipping.

What to Look for In A Pair of Scissors or Shears + -

Of course, you want to look for a good quality brand. At Goldstar Tool, we carry brands like Mundial, Wescott, Wiss, and our own Goldstar brand of scissors. Scissors can be expensive, but price isn’t always a good indicator of how good they are. Just because they are pricey does not automatically make them good. Stainless steel forged blades are strong, sharp, and will last a long time. When choosing a good pair of blades, you should ask yourself… Are they comfortable? If they don’t feel right when you’re cutting, they’re not right for you. A good pair of shears should be sharp and cut cleanly through your fabric from the start to the end. Of course, with use, they may need sharpening, which should restore them to a like-new condition. However, if they don’t cut well when they’re new, sharpening really won’t help, and it may be time to invest in a better pair. When you buy new shears or scissors, ask yourself… Is it the right type for your needs? Do you need a longer set of dressmaker shears, or would a pair of offset scissors work better? Will they cut thin fabrics as well as thicker fabrics, or do you need a separate pair for heavier materials? Remember that a good pair of scissors is an investment, so put some thought into your choice and be sure to take care of them. Repeatedly buying inexpensive scissors that you throw away can add up to a costly expense. 

Types of Shears + -

Dressmaker shears are the most important scissors to have. Heavier than traditional scissors, they’re designed to cut fabrics of all types and typically do so very well. These Mundial shears are engineered for right-handed or left-handed users, and come in 6”, 7” and 8” models (including left-handed 8”.) Our Goldstar brand 8-inch forged stainless steel shears cut the entire length of the blade, all the way to the tip. If you prefer pinking shears, we have two types from the GoldStar line. Our heavy-duty shears have classic metal handles, and the other has cushioned plastic handles. For the quilter, Mundial professional quilting scissors in either 5 ½,” 8 ½, or 9 ½” offer soft grip cushioned insert handles for comfort and extended use.  Do you enjoy applique work? Our Mundial applique scissors help you make quick work of trimming around appliques, as well as evenly trimming Are buttonholes your nemesis? Our exclusive buttonhole scissors have a screw that stops you from cutting through your carefully made buttonholes. Safer than regular scissors or a scalpel, the screw limits your cutting length, so you cut exactly the length you need.

Other Cutting Products + -

Keep your scissors handy with a leather belt/hip holster, animal print belt holster or a lanyard that hangs around your neck. These will keep your shears handy and always available. Rotary cutters are a great way to do precise, fast cuts with ease. Goldstar Tool’s rotary cutters make fast work of whatever you need to cut. We also carry the replacement blades for all of our rotary cutting tools. Straight paper cutting is fast and easy with Westcott Titanium Bonded Paper Trimmer. It trims up to ten sheets of paper quickly with a completely safe, no-touch covered blade assembly.

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Keeping Your Shears and Scissors in Tip Top Shape + -

The first thing you should NEVER do is cut anything but fabric with your scissors and shears intended for fabrics. The second is to never cut into a pin or needle since it will damage them permanently. When you’re finished using your shears, the best thing you can do is wipe the blades with a dry cloth to remove lint, threads, dust, and other small particles that can make them harder to use. Synthetic fibers can also dull the blades. Clean away the dry particles after every use. Keep your shears and scissors working smoothly with a small drop of quality sewing machine oil in the fulcrum or the pivot screw. Carefully open and close them a few times (point down) to distribute the oil, and wipe them, spreading some of the remnant oil over the blades. You want to oil your scissors and shears about once a month, more if you use them daily.  Of course, be careful not to drop them, or they could be damaged to the point of being unworkable.

Sharpening Your Shears and Scissors + -

When they just don’t cut like they used to, sharpening is a must to prevent damage to your fabrics. You may have heard that cutting through aluminum foil steel wool and/or sandpaper as a way to quickly sharpen your dulled scissors. Despite their popularity, we don’t recommend these methods. Think about it—if you shouldn’t use your sewing shears and scissors for paper and other things, or attempt to cut through a pin or needle, why would you use either of these to sharpen a blade? There are better ways to sharpen your shears at home or in your commercial shop. Need something small and efficient to keep around? These handy Scissors And Blade Sharpeners are economical, convenient, and sharpen on the fly. Our ExtremEdge V2 Knife and Shear Sharpener is a fast, easy way to sharpen non-serrated scissors and knives safely. The bottom section holds it in place for simple one-handed operation, and it’s sold for a reasonable price. If you have more than a few pairs of scissors, sending them out for sharpening can shut down operations. Our Wolff Industrial Twice as Sharp Scissor Sharpening System is an investment that will save you and your workers time and money, and keep your scissor arsenal sharp and cutting perfectly every time. Priced at under $500, you can sharpen your tools in-house whenever you need to. Plus, it comes with instructions so that anyone can learn to use it for fast on-demand sharpening.  Pinking shears, like our own soft-handled or heavy-duty shears, are best sharpened by a professional. There’s no reason to keep working with dull scissors and shears. Get one of our exclusive sharpening tools today.