68-Piece Trusew Beginners Travel Compact Sewing Kit

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Jun 04, 2025 02:56 PM

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Unless you just have to have a kit right now, probably don't rush to buy. Amazon is littered with similar (or the same kit) for $5 normal price. (Temu has them for $2.31 as well).

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Compac...nb_sb_noss

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I have this nearly exact kit. It sucks. The needles are worthless, can't be threaded, I had to put in an extra needle. I fly for a living, so it is nice to have a travel kit, and I have used it on planes to do emergency patches on myself and my coworkers...But aside from needing different needles. That circle needle holder came broken. The zipper on the kit doesn't work, it doesn't zip, no matter how much you try it will always be open. The thimble doesn't even fit my pinkie, it is child size. And the thread, while nice to have plenty of it and multiple colors, finding where the thread starts is also near impossible. I've managed to find what seems to be the end of one, not the start, and getting enough from that is a massive struggle.

I guess this could just be mine, and the only sewing training I've had was in the 7th grade home ec class that also had a few cooking days with very expired foods...but I don't think a kit should work like the one I have. At least it was cheap.

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Santa_Claus

Jun 04, 2025 05:10 PM

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Quote from likenew

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I have this nearly exact kit. It sucks. The needles are worthless, can't be threaded, I had to put in an extra needle. I fly for a living, so it is nice to have a travel kit, and I have used it on planes to do emergency patches on myself and my coworkers...But aside from needing different needles. That circle needle holder came broken. The zipper on the kit doesn't work, it doesn't zip, no matter how much you try it will always be open. The thimble doesn't even fit my pinkie, it is child size. And the thread, while nice to have plenty of it and multiple colors, finding where the thread starts is also near impossible. I've managed to find what seems to be the end of one, not the start, and getting enough from that is a massive struggle. I guess this could just be mine, and the only sewing training I've had was in the 7th grade home ec class that also had a few cooking days with very expired foods...but I don't think a kit should work like the one I have. At least it was cheap.

My condolences for having to travel in our airports.

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DealsByLees

Jun 04, 2025 05:23 PM

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Quote from likenew

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I have this nearly exact kit. It sucks. The needles are worthless, can't be threaded, I had to put in an extra needle. I fly for a living, so it is nice to have a travel kit, and I have used it on planes to do emergency patches on myself and my coworkers...But aside from needing different needles. That circle needle holder came broken. The zipper on the kit doesn't work, it doesn't zip, no matter how much you try it will always be open. The thimble doesn't even fit my pinkie, it is child size. And the thread, while nice to have plenty of it and multiple colors, finding where the thread starts is also near impossible. I've managed to find what seems to be the end of one, not the start, and getting enough from that is a massive struggle.

I guess this could just be mine, and the only sewing training I've had was in the 7th grade home ec class that also had a few cooking days with very expired foods...but I don't think a kit should work like the one I have. At least it was cheap.

but it says "quality needles" laugh out loud

Thanks for input, I had a feeling this was garbage.

nsnsc03

Jun 04, 2025 05:25 PM

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nsnsc03Jun 04, 2025 05:25 PM

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I think I have this set. It has worked well for buttons or quick fixes. I havent had a problem with the needles.

ripnrags

Jun 04, 2025 05:26 PM

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Quote from Santa_Claus

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My condolences for having to travel in our airports.

But congrats on the many safe landings! laugh out loud

j/k sorry, its very sad actually

gusthegreek

Jun 04, 2025 05:54 PM

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Quote from likenew

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I have this nearly exact kit. It sucks. The needles are worthless, can't be threaded, I had to put in an extra needle. I fly for a living, so it is nice to have a travel kit, and I have used it on planes to do emergency patches on myself and my coworkers...But aside from needing different needles. That circle needle holder came broken. The zipper on the kit doesn't work, it doesn't zip, no matter how much you try it will always be open. The thimble doesn't even fit my pinkie, it is child size. And the thread, while nice to have plenty of it and multiple colors, finding where the thread starts is also near impossible. I've managed to find what seems to be the end of one, not the start, and getting enough from that is a massive struggle.

I guess this could just be mine, and the only sewing training I've had was in the 7th grade home ec class that also had a few cooking days with very expired foods...but I don't think a kit should work like the one I have. At least it was cheap.

Is there a better set that you would recommend?

Santa_Claus

Jun 04, 2025 11:09 PM

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Quote from gusthegreek

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Is there a better set that you would recommend?

Just look at the top selling at Amazon and then price check. #1 at Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Futricy-Be...74008?th=1

68-Piece Trusew Beginners Travel Compact Sewing Kit

$3.75

$14

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