Sewing Notions: Bias Tape, Elastic, Pins & More

Notions are the functional supplies that hold a make together and finish its edges - the elastic, binding, and closures a maker reaches for between cutting fabric and final pressing, not the decorative trims that fill the sibling lace, ribbon, and piping pages. Start from the pattern's notions list. Garment makers usually need elastic (1/4", 3/8", and 3/4" widths cover waistbands, sleeves, and lingerie), bias tape for binding necklines and seams, and a few yards of fusible bonding tape for hems. Structured pieces like corsets, bodices, and bag flaps call for boning (spiral steel, flat steel, or rigilene). Look for spools and pre-wound bobbins matched to your machine class (class 15 and L are common), plus fabric clips for thick or laminated layers that pins would mark. Most notions ship in 3-7 business days and run $3-$20; bulk packs and hardware kits trend higher. Confirm widths, counts, and machine compatibility in the listing before checkout.

Use the on-page filters for width, color, material, and machine class, then follow the related searches to narrow down to bias tape, elastic, boning, bobbins, or pins and needles.