Coquimbo Sewing Kit Mothers Day Gifts for Mom Grandma Women Wife Teen Girls Beginner Traveler Portable Sewing Supplies

Light weighted, easy to carry, variety of colors, good quality. Read more

Arrived today, so I cant yet say how strong the thread is (I will add to this review if any problems arise), but it is a decent little kit - for the price - for taking on vaca for small jobs. Referring to some points made by other reviewers: yes, the thread coils are quite small. But they appear to have more than enough thread to do a few simple jobs each. And there are two each of black and white, and three of light beige, which somewhat compensates for the lack of length. You will eventually need to buy more thread. By small jobs I mean re-attaching buttons, hopefully sewing a hatband onto a felt fedora (why I got it), but I wouldn't expect it to sew up a large rip in pants. As to difficulty in opening the case with the needles, there is a tiny piece of hard-to-see transparent tape securing it in place. This must be removed. After that, the black back piece is pretty easy to remove from the transparent part that actually holds the needles. When you remove that back piece, make sure it is/was on the top side, and hold the case perfectly flat, so no needles will not fall out even if the "hole" happens to be aligned with a needle "slot". Assuming needles dont start falling out, look at the side edge of the transparent part (it is opaque in places, but not the black backing.) You will see a gap at one point. To remove needles you need to rotate the transparent piece until the gap is over the "exit" slot for the needles you want to use. It is fairly difficult to rotate, use two opposing thumbs to turn it. Keep the whole thing level horizontally while you are turning the plastic, because whenever the "gap" goes over an "exit slot", if it's not perfectly level a bunch of needles will fall out. As a beginner, the hardest part is getting the thread into the needle. This kit comes with two threaders, which help a little but its still difficult for an old fogey like me with shaky hands and non perfect eyesight to do. The biggest help for me is this very useful device I got somewhere a long time ago, maybe at a surplus store, a jewelers loupe (?) which is a thing with a strap that goes around your head, a little light, and a strong magnifying glass that goes down over you eyes. That brings intense magnification to bear while leaving your hands free. But you probably wont take that on vacation, so, get a pair of strong reading/magnifying gasses (get them at a dollar store, they are way too expensive elsewhere). Also, the thimble is a ring with no top, which may actually be more useful than a regular one since I push the needles with my finger tip, not the top of my finger. We'll see. Thats a pretty long review for a $7 item, and I will add to it after I actually try it. OK,adding now after first use, sewing a hatband onto a felt hat. First, the thread is weak. It broke on me once when pulling through the felt. Thread is fuzzy, obviously not a strong polyester. Also, I was wrong about their 'ring' thimble being OK. A real thimble works much better. You get what you pay for. Read more

Gets the job done well. The sewing pins are very strong. Though I did have an issue with the holder pins or what ever you call them; the ones with the ball at the top, they bend with not that much force, I recommend not using those for denim but they should be fine for other repairs. The case is surprisingly compact, if you want to carry it on the go its a decent option. Read more

The Coquimbo Sewing Kit is a thoughtful and practical gift for anyone—mom, grandma, women, men, teens, boys, beginners, or travelers. It comes well-stocked with essential sewing tools and supplies, making it perfect for quick repairs, travel, or learning to sew. Compact and organized, it’s easy to carry and use on the go. A versatile and handy kit that makes sewing simple and convenient for all ages. Read more

i bought this just to have around for emergencies and it’s already been worth every penny. the case is small enough to just toss in a drawer or a bag but it actually has everything you’d need like needles, a ton of thread colors, and even some scissors that actually cut. it’s super easy to use even if you aren't a pro at sewing and the quality of the tools is way better than i expected for the price. i used it to fix a rip in my jeans and a loose button on a work shirt and it worked perfectly. definitely a must have for travelers or anyone living in a dorm who doesn't have a full sewing machine handy. 5 stars for sure. Read more

This set is well-organized and maintains a lot of options for beginners. It looks nice and easy to use, making it good for any beginner that is invested in learning. Read more

feels really cheapo with inferior materials but it's something I guess. Wouldn't recommend; get something more complete and better quality Read more

Everyone needs at least a small sewing kit at home — you never know when you might need to sew a button or fix something quickly. The compact size also makes it perfect for keeping in the car. It may not be something you use every day, but it’s so good to have on hand when you need it. We’ve learned how important it is to be prepared! This is a great value for the money and comes in a small zippered case. Perfect for home, car, office, or college students living away from home. Read more