/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>10500704
>presser feet
compatibility-wise, you want snap on and/or low shank. picrelated. quality-wise, yes as a general rule always be careful. check buyer reviews and whatnot. if you think there's ever even a remote chance you'll have use for a walking foot, i'd recommend picking up this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15-11pcs-Sewing-Machine-Walking-Foot-Set-Feet-Kit-Sewing-Presser-Accessories-DIY/224083594927 and if not then go for one of the 32pc or 42pc sets. that'll get you p much all of what you're likely to find useful (except for a felling foot). also the "not for mini machines" note doesn't apply to yours; see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7gQvU1hSyo to confirm
>cheap plastic rules
get em. these too fall under the you-can-upgrade-the-useful-ones-later category. and in fact one advantage of the plastic ones over the metal is you can see through them which can def prove helpful. really just depends what your needs turn out to be.
>regal needles
never heard of them. worth trying. the made in japan part typically tends to be a good sign. the rec's from others on forums dedicated to specifically what you're looking to get into is also a bretty good sign. hell probably give them a go myself at some point, thanks for making me aware they exist.
>worth doing first attempts in muslin
yes. emphatically so. this is a yes now and it will still remain a yes long after you've gotten the hang of sewing; making a toile is best practice whenever you use a new pattern or draft for the first time. purpose is to refine the fit /before/ cutting into whatever fabric you've got earmarked for that particular garment. once you've gotten a pattern adjusted properly, you can skip the muslin step and just bang out as many additional versions of it as you please. at the risk of bombarding you with too much seemingly unrelated crap... two more incredibly useful, if somewhat unconventional, sewing supplies very worth keeping on hand: medical exam table paper and freezer paper.