Sybehör

Sybehör is a broad category of sewing notions and supplies used in sewing, mending, and textile crafts. It comprises tools, accessories, and fasteners that support fabric cutting, construction, marking, finishing, and repair, while excluding the fabric itself. The term covers items for both hand sewing and machine sewing, and it is commonly sold in dedicated sections of craft and sewing stores.

Common sybehör items include needles for hand sewing and machine needles for various fabrics, thread in different fibers and weights, scissors or dressmaker’s shears, and pins with a pin cushion. Measuring tools such as a measuring tape, a ruler or seam gauge, and marking tools like tailor’s chalk, marking pencils, or tracing wheels are also standard. Additional essentials include seam rippers, threaders, thimbles, bobbins, and various closures and fasteners such as buttons, zippers, hooks and eyes, snaps, velcro, elastic, bias tape, and interfacing.

Materials and variations reflect the intended use. For example, needles and threads differ for woven versus knit fabrics, and marking tools are chosen for visibility on specific textiles. Some items, like interfacing and stabilizers, are used to add body to fabrics, while pressing equipment such as irons and ironing boards support finishing steps.

Storage and care are important for longevity. Keeping sybehör in labeled containers, protecting needles from bending or rust, and replacing dull blades or worn fasteners helps maintain a functional sewing space. Proper selection and handling enhance precision and safety in both hobby and professional sewing.