LACHSA Fashion Design Sewing & Pattern Making Kit
The LACHSA Fashion Design Sewing & Pattern Making Kit is a comprehensive collection of essential tools and supplies for fashion design students learning garment construction, sewing, pattern making, measuring, drafting, fitting, and sewing machine operation. This student kit brings together professional-style sewing tools, pattern making supplies, drafting tools, garment construction notions, and industrial sewing machine accessories in one convenient package.
Instead of purchasing sewing and pattern making supplies individually, students can get the core tools they need in one organized kit. From fabric shears, thread snips, pins, tailor's chalk, and a seam ripper to a French curve, hip curve, pattern notcher, tracing wheel, bobbins, bobbin case, and specialized presser feet, this kit supports a wide range of classroom sewing and fashion design projects.
Complete LACHSA Fashion Design Student Kit
This kit combines tools for fabric cutting, garment sewing, pattern drafting, pattern marking, measuring, hand sewing, and industrial sewing machine work. It is an excellent choice for students building a practical collection of fashion design tools that can continue to be useful beyond the classroom.
Cutting & Garment Construction Tools
- Professional Fabric Shears – Designed for clean, controlled cutting of fabric during garment construction and sewing projects.
- Plastic-Handle Thread Snips – Convenient for quickly trimming loose threads, thread tails, and small sewing details.
- Seam Ripper – Essential for removing unwanted stitches and correcting sewing mistakes.
Measuring & Pattern Drafting Tools
- 6" Sewing Gauge – Useful for checking hems, seam allowances, button placement, and other short measurements.
- 60" Flexible Measuring Tape – Ideal for taking body measurements and checking garment and pattern dimensions.
- French Curve for Pattern Making – Helps create and refine smooth curves when drafting and adjusting garment patterns.
- 24" Hip Curve for Pattern Making – Designed for shaping hip lines, waist-to-hip transitions, side seams, skirts, pants, and other garment contours.
- 18" x 2" Beveled Plastic Pattern Drafting Ruler – Provides a practical straightedge for measuring, marking, drafting, and pattern adjustments.
Pattern Making & Marking Supplies
- Tailor's Chalk – 4-Piece Set – Provides convenient marking options for garment construction and fabric preparation.
- Pattern Paper Notcher – Creates reference notches used for matching and aligning pattern pieces during garment construction.
- Pattern & Fabric Tracing Wheel – Useful for transferring pattern lines and important construction markings.
- Wood-Handle Scratch Awl – A practical pattern making tool for marking points and creating small reference holes.
- Pattern Hooks – 5 Pieces – Help keep pattern pieces organized and conveniently stored.
Pins & Hand Sewing Supplies
- #17 Straight Pins – General-purpose pins for sewing, fitting, pinning, and garment construction.
- Round Glass Head Dressmaker Pins – Easy-to-handle dressmaker pins for fabric preparation, fitting, and sewing.
- Assorted Hand Sewing Needles – Useful for hand stitching, finishing, repairs, and detailed garment work.
- Sew-On Hooks & Eyes – Classic garment closures for apparel construction and finishing applications.
Sewing Machine Tools & Accessories
- Industrial Sewing Machine Metal Bobbins – 6 Pieces – Provides multiple bobbins for convenient thread changes and sewing projects.
- Industrial Sewing Machine Bobbin Case – An essential component for compatible industrial sewing machine applications.
- T40 Sewing Thread – Black or White – Versatile sewing thread for garment construction and sewing practice.
- Precision Sewing Machine Tweezers – Helpful for handling thread and working in tight areas around sewing machines.
- Sewing Machine Presser Foot Screwdriver – Convenient for installing, removing, and adjusting compatible presser feet.
5-Piece Industrial Sewing Machine Presser Foot Set
The LACHSA kit also includes a versatile 5-piece industrial sewing machine presser foot set that gives students access to specialized feet for general sewing, piping, cording, zipper installation, and precision stitching.
- 24983 Standard Presser Foot – General-purpose presser foot for everyday straight-stitch sewing.
- 12435HN Right Hinged Cord Foot – Designed for sewing close to piping, cording, and similar applications from the right side.
- 31358HN Left Hinged Cord Foot – Provides access from the opposite side for piping, cording, and specialized stitching.
- S518 Invisible Zipper Foot – Helps students achieve clean, professional-looking concealed zipper installations.
- 40322SH Split Hinged Zipper Foot – Useful for zipper work and sewing applications requiring precise positioning close to an edge.
Why Choose the LACHSA Fashion Design Kit?
- Comprehensive fashion design student supply kit
- Combines sewing and pattern making tools in one package
- Includes fabric cutting and garment construction essentials
- Includes professional-style pattern drafting and measuring tools
- Includes hand sewing and garment finishing supplies
- Includes industrial sewing machine bobbins and bobbin case
- Includes a versatile 5-piece industrial presser foot set
- Suitable for classroom practice and continued fashion design work
- Convenient alternative to purchasing numerous supplies separately
Whether working on pattern development, garment construction, fittings, sewing exercises, zipper installation, fabric preparation, or finishing details, the LACHSA Fashion Design Sewing & Pattern Making Kit gives students a broad selection of essential tools in one convenient package.
Build your fashion design skills with the right tools from the beginning. This complete student kit provides the sewing, measuring, drafting, pattern making, marking, and machine accessories needed for a wide range of fashion design and garment construction projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the LACHSA Fashion Design Kit?
The kit includes fabric shears, thread snips, a sewing gauge, measuring tape, tailor's chalk, straight pins, glass head dressmaker pins, seam ripper, French curve, pattern hooks, 24" hip curve, 18" x 2" beveled ruler, pattern notcher, awl, six bobbins, bobbin case, T40 thread, tweezers, tracing wheel, presser foot screwdriver, five-piece presser foot set, hooks and eyes, and hand sewing needles.
Is this kit suitable for fashion design students?
Yes. The kit is designed around tools commonly used for fashion design, garment construction, sewing, pattern drafting, measuring, marking, and related classroom projects.
Does the kit include pattern making tools?
Yes. Pattern making supplies include a French curve, 24" hip curve, 18" x 2" beveled ruler, pattern notcher, tracing wheel, scratch awl, pattern hooks, measuring tape, and other useful drafting and marking tools.
Does the LACHSA kit include sewing machine accessories?
Yes. The kit includes six metal bobbins, a bobbin case, sewing machine tweezers, a presser foot screwdriver, T40 sewing thread, and a five-piece industrial sewing machine presser foot set.
Which presser feet are included?
The five-piece set includes a 24983 Standard Presser Foot, 12435HN Right Hinged Cord Foot, 31358HN Left Hinged Cord Foot, S518 Invisible Zipper Foot, and 40322SH Split Hinged Zipper Foot.
Can these tools be used after completing the class?
Yes. Many of the tools in this kit are fundamental sewing and pattern making supplies that students can continue using for future fashion design, garment construction, pattern drafting, and sewing projects.
Is this kit only for beginners?
No. Although it is well suited to students developing their fashion design skills, the assortment includes practical tools that can continue to be useful as students progress to more advanced sewing and pattern making work.
Is the sewing thread black or white?
The kit includes T40 sewing thread in black or white. Color availability may vary.
Are the sewing machine accessories compatible with every sewing machine?
No. Sewing machine components and presser feet are machine-specific. Compatibility should be verified for the sewing machine being used before installation.
