Some of the items I use in my Custom Design Business

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Packaging

• White Wood Hangers. These are used with my Premium Packaged very full dresses. https://amzn.to/47RnUDZ
• Dress Bags:  My premium dresses are very full and this makes it easy for me to package: https://amzn.to/47SlWTH
• Thank You Stickers: https://amzn.to/4b8HVsm
• Cellophane Bags: For small items and goodies, I use cellophane bags https://amzn.to/3HwXIUb
• Extras: https://amzn.to/3UeE46TFor Extra Buttons and little things I use these little 2x2 Cello bags: 
• Plastic Resealable Bags: For less full dresses and Rompers I used these sealable plastic bags. They come in various sizes. These are really awesome for organizing as well: https://amzn.to/3Uag2Kv

Goody Bag Items!

• Retractable Measuring Tape: https://amzn.to/3HA0Z5o
• Regular Measuring Tape: https://amzn.to/4b8aMx1
• Snippers! (For Loose Thread) https://amzn.to/48Ny61g
• Princess Stickers Create a Face: https://amzn.to/3UcgEza
• Animal Stickers Create a Face: https://amzn.to/3SxwCCK

Embroidery and Applique Supplies

• Sticky Stabilizer https://amzn.to/4b5GxH7
• I buy a lot of my thread from this place. I buy the large spools because I do a lot of Embroidery. I only use 40wt. https://amzn.to/48NJQAX
• Snippers that cut thread very close. These are a must have! https://amzn.to/3Onvu20
• If you are doing Applique, you absolutely must have these. These cut the fabric very close to the sitch line so you don't have messy looking appliques. Gingher scissors are the best! https://amzn.to/47UQhB4
• Heat and Bond Lite: It is extremely important that you get the lite and not the permanent. I learned that lesson the hard way! This is necessary for beautiful flat appliques. https://amzn.to/3u9vufb
• Heat and Bond by the Bolt: https://amzn.to/3ucVF4D

Embroidery Machine and Hoops

• Janome MemoryCraft 440E This is my machine https://amzn.to/3UomSfg
• 5.5"x5.5" Hoop for MC400E https://amzn.to/3SvyV9n
• Magenetic Hoop: https://amzn.to/3SjuQng
• I have also used a MemoryCraft 300E and a MC9500 (Discontinued)

Sewing Tools

Scissors: I have absolute obsession with sewing scissors. Do not use your sewing scissors on anything but fabric! 

• Gingher 8" Dressmaker Shears are a must have! https://amzn.to/47KoIuh
• 6" Dressmaker Shears. I like these little shears for cutting around armhole curves. They are inexpensive. https://amzn.to/49bvURh

Rotary Cutting:

45mm Rotary Cutter: I just purchased these inexpensive cutters and I love it. https://amzn.to/42bSyX8

• Blade Refills: https://amzn.to/3HuSCbc
• 4"x36" Ruler by Dritz https://amzn.to/3uhB2Ep
• 6.5"x24" Omnigrid Ruler https://amzn.to/3Ojoao2
• 6"x24" Fiskars https://amzn.to/3UdyRMG
• 3"x17" Mr. Pen Ruler https://amzn.to/3vJXiam
• 36"x48" Dahle Self Healing Mat (my sized mat) https://amzn.to/42bTzhU 
• 24"x36" Dahle Self Healing Mat https://amzn.to/4b5fXOh

Most used Low Shank Presser Feet: 

• Overlocker feet: I use this for very close top seams https://amzn.to/3Od80MT
• Narrow Hem feet https://amzn.to/3StdOEF
• Gathering foot for ruffling knits: https://amzn.to/47PeOaA
• Singer Ruffler Foot (I have a vintage Singer ruffler) https://amzn.to/3Uxf8Ij

General Sewing Supplies

• Madam Sew Heat Erasable Marking Pens: https://amzn.to/48NgQcK
• 100 Bobbins https://amzn.to/42tY33X
• Double Fold Bias Tape: https://amzn.to/48PhTbY
• Sewing Clips (I use these instead of straight pins) https://amzn.to/48S4TlZ

Basics:

• I use this cotton lawn for lining dress skirts. It's very light and soft: https://amzn.to/4b8YX9Q
• 50 yards Horsehair Braid 3" https://amzn.to/3SlxKbw
• 50 yards HH Braid 4" https://amzn.to/42cgqKm