Support WBURSewing your own clothes can be empowering. Here's how to get startedPlay22:42Download AudioLiam McBainMeg CramerUpdated December 18, 2024 ShareA basic hand-sewing kit includes thread, hand-sewing needles, a thimble, beeswax, a pair of fabric scissors, an iron and ironing board. (Photo illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR)This article was originally published on May 04, 2021.