Packing a sewing kit for survival is not one of the recommendations you get often, yet it is a helpful kit in its own right. I can’t sew your daughter a pretty dress, but I have a sewing kit among my survival kits.
We’ll see why below.
However, first, what should be in this kit?
Items To Include In A Survival Sewing Kit
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- Thread: Whatever thread type you choose is your choice; all I would advise is having a couple of different colors. Contrary to what you’re thinking, they are not to be used according to the color of fabric you’re working on. Instead, you may be without light when SHTF, and using threads with different colors from a piece of fabric will make it easier to see what you’re doing.
- Ruler: A soft make that can be rolled up.
- Safety Pins
- Buttons: Various sizes and types.
- Needles: Various sizes and types.
- Small Scissors: Get a good pair, avoid skimping on quality.
Uses Of Packing A Sewing Kit For Survival
Fix Buttons
Buttons are often underestimated on clothing or gear until they are not there to keep your pants up or your coat shut from the whistling wind. Before now, when I was younger, I would abandon coats with broken buttons until someone (usually my mom) fixed it. Well, best of luck doing that in a survival scenario. This is a simple process; you must learn how to complete it.
Mend A Tear
When hitting the wild, you better expect that the sharp thorns and sticks won’t be civil enough to spare your clothing the prick. Your socks will get some holes, too, when the chips are down. You just repair tears as soon as they occur when SHTF, and the best way to do this is with a sewing kit. Leaving your socks torn exposes your feet to blisters and cuts.
Make Good Use Of The Ruler
Rulers can come in handy when you have to measure an item or space when building a project or marking off a distance. A soft ruler will easily roll up in your kit and weighs next to nothing too. Come with one or two.
Make Good Use Of The Scissors
It may take you some time to be familiar with scissors if you’ve always used pocket knives. However, you have to agree (as you will discover) that a sharp pair of scissors is much safer and more productive. You can handle most of your cutting tasks using scissors, and you don’t have to worry about cutting yourself.
First Aid
Note that this is only to be used in the absence of every hope for proper medical aid.
In the absence of stitches when SHTF, a needle and thread may be your only hope, and it is much better than leaving the wound exposed. You should have a sterilizer in your kit for this purpose.
Conclusion On Packing A Sewing Kit For Survival
Packing a sewing kit for survival has its uses. The idea may be strange to others, but one of your advantages as a prepper is being able to fashion uses out of almost any item.