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We've found the must-have sewing kits to suit any situation or skill level

Regardless of how crafty you are or whether you’ve ever touched a sewing machine – there’s no denying that a sewing kit comes in handy in all kinds of situations.

Sewing kits are great for keeping around the house, having in your bag when going out for trips with the kids or even taking on holiday.

With just some basic hand sewing skills and a simple sewing kit you can get started on any number of craft projects – you could try your hand at appliqué, whip up a pin cushion from fabric scraps or even upcycle some socks into a little plush bunny!

When looking to purchase a sewing kit, it should always contain these sewing kit basics

We’ve picked out a selection of the best sewing kits to suit all situations, for beginners all the way up to experts.

If you're looking for a well-stocked travel-friendly sewing kit, this is just the thing. This travel sewing kit will easily fit into your suitcase without taking up much room and has all the basics you could need to fix any holiday clothing mishaps.

If you're a needlework novice then this handy little starter sewing kit will help get your first project off on the right foot.

It contains a range of staple basics as well as a few handy extras and upgrades such as quilting clips, tweezers, metal thimbles and a fabric pencil – all conveniently packed into a slim line zipped case.

This professional-level sewing kit contains everything you need to do some expert fixes.

As well as the standard basic sewing kit items you’d expect, it also comes with

This sewing kit from Argos is the perfect thing to have stashed at home. It comes with a range of sewing basics such as fabric scissors and pins, as well as replacement sewing machine needles and lengths of elastic in different widths.

This is a particularly handy kit for those with young children at home; the different types of elastic thread are always useful for quick clothing adjustments, creating last-minute costumes or craft projects.

This padded hard case sewing kit is perfect for slipping into your handbag ready for any 'make do and mend' situations while you are on the go.

It includes a pair of scissors, measuring tape, seam ripper, needles, thread, safety pins, spare buttons and press snaps.