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I dont know how much sewing equipment you already have but if you want to start slow to save money (or at least make it so youre not spending a lot a once) you can get "mini charm packs" which are 2.5"x 2.5" and have a collection of fabric, they're the perfect size for the standard size 1" hexie or get "jelly rolls" which are long strips of 2.5"x~40" and you can just cut them with regular scissors for the time being if you don't have a cutting mat and rotary cutter already
Then you'd just need thread, a glue stick if glue basting (can be a regular Elmer's, preferably colored so you can see or one specific for glue basting), a needle, pins, and templates to start the project
ohhh that sounds perfect, i'm definitely gonna get one of those packs you mentioned!
i was overthinking how much fabric i might need so i'm glad there's little sets, especially since i need to practice my sewing anyways.
some supplies i do have lying around, but i'm missing a few things like the rotary cutter and specifically sewing thread. what kind of thread do you usually use?
I use regular 100% cotton 50/3 thread for piecing and basting (I double it for basting because I use longer lengths and it tangles less for me)
Most people use a thinner thread for piecing and I might when I run out of the 50/3 I have but I'd recommend trying a few types and seeing what you like
If you don't like one type for piecing you can just use it for basting