Do you have what you need to get your project started and completed? Here's a list of the items I use most.
(Elves: does your Seamless Sailor have these tools?!)
Tools
Hot knife or soldering tool - Essential for finishing the ends of Sunbrella to prohibit raveling. Don't forget a safe surface to use it on. See secret trick.
Heavy-duty scissors, fabric shears and small thread cutter - Like knives to a chef, scissors are to the Seamless Sailor.
Measuring tools, "L" and "T" shaped measuring tools - These measures are great for making patterns. Also need a short measure for at the sewing machine and metal yard stick.
Marking pens - light and dark. The washable ones work well as do the soapstone. Get extras.
Heavy" T" pins or Read more [...] 
Tools of the Trade or What Every Seamless Sailor Wants for the Holidays
Do you have what you need to get your project started and completed? Here's a list of the items I use most.
(Elves: does your Seamless Sailor have these tools?!)
Tools
Hot knife or soldering tool - Essential for finishing the ends of Sunbrella to prohibit raveling. Don't forget a safe surface to use it on. See secret trick.
Heavy-duty scissors, fabric shears and small thread cutter - Like knives to a chef, scissors are to the Seamless Sailor.
Measuring tools, "L" and "T" shaped measuring tools - These measures are great for making patterns. Also need a short measure for at the sewing machine and metal yard stick.
Marking pens - light and dark. The washable ones work well as do the soapstone. Get extras.
Heavy" T" pins or Read more [...] 
Sewing Machine Maintenance. Gotta get it done.
- I admit it. I abused my sewing machine. I neglected it. It started making sounds that didn't sound good - sorta metal on metal. But I have redeemed myself. I took it apart and cleaned and oiled it. It wasn't that hard. I read the Sailrite manual and watched the video. You can do it too. It just takes a screwdriver, paper towels, and sewing machine oil. Test it on some scraps before your next project for any residual oil. Don't abuse your machine. Take care of it before each big project. If it's happy, you'll be happy.
-Watch needle size for the project at hand. I recently broke a needle on several layers of webbing. My bad as I was using too small a needle 
So, you've got your sewing machine aboard. Do you have what you need to get your project started and completed? Wonder what to take on board or if you've forgotten something? Here's a list of the items I use most.
Tools
Hot knife or soldering tool - Essential for finishing the ends of Sunbrella to prohibit raveling. Don't forget a safe surface to use it on. See secret trick.
Heavy-duty scissors, fabric shears and small thread cutter - Like knives to a chef, scissors are to the Seamless Sailor.
Measuring tools, "L" and "T" shaped measuring tools - These measures are great for making patterns. Also need a short measure for at the sewing machine and metal yard stick.
Marking pens - light and dark. The washable ones work well 
Seamless Sailor is delighted to provide this guest post by Lin and Larry Pardey – world cruisers, authors, and speakers. They inspire other cruisers by generously sharing their experience and knowledge. I love how Lin and Larry find just the right solution in self-reliant Seamless Sailor style. Here's one solution that all Seamless Sailors can use...
By Lin and Larry Pardey©
From – The Cost Conscious Cruiser
THE BETTER BUCKET
It is such a simple chore, lifting water from the sea. Seems like any old bucket should work. But at sea, nothing is ever that simple. You’ve just caught a glowing, leaping, 18-pound mahi-mahi (dorado). Your luck holds and you land it flapping, glorious gold and royal blue. The battle over, the fish subdued,