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Sewing Kits

A sewing kit is a collection of tools and supplies used for hand sewing. They are designed for mending, altering, and creating garments, crafts, and other textile projects.

Materials Commonly Included

• Needles: Various sizes and types (e.g., sharps, ballpoint, embroidery) for different fabrics and purposes.
• Thread: Commonly polyester or cotton, in a range of colors to match various fabric shades. Kits often include a selection of basic colors.
• Scissors: Small, sharp scissors for cutting thread and fabric. Some kits include larger fabric shears.
• Pins: Used to hold fabric pieces together before sewing. Often include straight pins with plastic or glass heads.
• Seam Ripper: A tool designed to remove stitches.
• Measuring Tape: For taking body measurements and fabric dimensions.
• Thimble: Protects the finger while pushing the needle through fabric.
• Fabric: Small swatches of common fabrics for testing or patching.
• Buttons: A selection of common button sizes and colors.
• Safety Pins: For temporary fastening.
• Needle Threader: Assists in threading the needle, particularly useful for smaller needle eyes.
• Marking Chalk or Fabric Pencil: Used to mark fabric for cutting or alterations.
• Bobbin: A small spool to hold thread for sewing machines (not always included in basic hand-sewing kits).

Purpose

The primary purpose of a sewing kit is to provide a portable and convenient solution for:

• Mending: Repairing torn or damaged clothing and textiles.
• Alterations: Adjusting the fit of garments (e.g., hemming pants, taking in a waist).
• Crafting: Creating handmade items like quilts, embroidery, and decorative accessories.
• Emergency Repairs: Quickly fixing minor wardrobe malfunctions.

Function

Sewing kits function by providing the necessary tools to join fabric pieces together using thread and needles. Techniques employed include:

• Hand Stitching: Using a needle and thread to create various stitch types (e.g., running stitch, backstitch, blanket stitch).
• Button Sewing: Attaching buttons securely to garments.
• Zipper Repair: Replacing or repairing zippers.
• Patching: Covering holes or worn areas with fabric patches.

Usage Scenarios

• Home Use: For general mending and alterations.
• Travel: Compact kits are ideal for repairing clothing while on the go.
• Emergency Kits: Included in first aid or preparedness kits for quick repairs.
• Schools & Craft Groups: Used for teaching sewing skills and completing craft projects.
• Professional Use: Tailors and seamstresses may use kits for minor on-site repairs.

Common Types

• Basic Hand Sewing Kits: Contain essential tools for simple mending and repairs.
• Travel Sewing Kits: Compact and lightweight, often with a zippered case.
• Embroidery Kits: Include specialized needles, thread, and fabric for embroidery projects.
• Quilting Kits: Contain fabric squares, batting, and thread for quilting.
• Children's Sewing Kits: Designed for beginners with larger needles and pre-cut fabric shapes.
• Deluxe Sewing Kits: Comprehensive kits with a wide range of tools and supplies.
• Machine Sewing Kits: These focus on accessories for sewing machines, like bobbins, needles, and presser feet. They do not contain hand-sewing supplies.

Sewing kits fall under articles for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning (other than manicure and pedicure sets of heading 8214). These kits are designed for mending clothes, crafting, or general fabric repair and are typically put up in sets for convenience.

The following HS codes are relevant:

• 9605000000: This HS code covers travel sets for personal toilet, sewing or shoe or clothes cleaning (other than manicure and pedicure sets of heading 8214).

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 05: Heading 05 specifically relates to travel sets, sewing sets, and similar articles.
  • 000000: This further specifies the subheading, indicating a general classification for these types of sets. The basic tariff is 8.1%, with no additional surcharge currently, but a 30.0% surcharge will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 38.1%.

• 6307909891: This HS code covers other made up articles, including dress patterns.

  • 63: Chapter 63 relates to other made up textile articles.
  • 07: Heading 07 specifically relates to made up articles.
  • 909891: This further specifies the subheading, indicating other made up articles. The basic tariff is 7.0%, with no additional surcharge currently, but a 30.0% surcharge will apply after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 37.0%.

• 6308000010: This HS code covers needlecraft sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale Containing wool yarn (469).

  • 63: Chapter 63 relates to other made up textile articles.
  • 08: Heading 08 specifically relates to needlecraft sets.
  • 000010: This further specifies the subheading, indicating sets containing wool yarn. The basic tariff is 11.4% and a surcharge of 7.5% applies, resulting in a total tariff of 48.9%.

• 6308000020: This HS code covers needlecraft sets consisting of woven fabric and yarn, whether or not with accessories, for making up into rugs, tapestries, embroidered tablecloths or napkins, or similar textile articles, put up in packings for retail sale Other (669).

  • 63: Chapter 63 relates to other made up textile articles.
  • 08: Heading 08 specifically relates to needlecraft sets.
  • 000020: This further specifies the subheading, indicating other sets. The basic tariff is 11.4% and a surcharge of 7.5% applies, resulting in a total tariff of 48.9%.