The essentials for sewing:

• "be glorious" Invisible Ruler
• Green Seam Ripper
• Tailor's Chalk
• Glass Sewing Pins (Sharp)
• Stainless Steel KAI Dressmakers' Shears (8")
• Carbon Measuring Tape (up to 60")
• Sewing Clips (100 pcs - optional)

While sewing clips aren't essential, they're needed when sewing waterproof fabric, vinyl, cork or leather to avoid leaving permanent holes from pins. Clips also make sewing more efficient.