Resources for Video Masterclass
Note: Most of these retailers are US-based. We are happy to take suggestions for international shops, and will add to this list over time. We have no formal relationship with any retailers; these are not paid promotions.
Earnest Threads Pattern Links
Solo Dress Pattern, 4th Ed., and its add-ons
Solo Dress Design Template (Free download. Also makes a great coloring sheet for kids!)
Graphics Software
Inkscape (free/open-source)
Affinity ($)
Adobe Illustrator ($-$$$)
Corel Draw ($$$)
Embroidery Digitizing Software
Ink-stitch (free/open-source, used with Inkscape)
Embrilliance Stitch Artist ($-$$)
Embird ($-$$)
Bernina ($$$)
Vilene Dress Stiffener
Buy S80 Vilene
Interfacing Brand Comparison Chart
A Few Online Fabric Retailers
Fabric.com
Mood Fabrics
Fabric Wholesale Direct
Harts Fabric
Fashion Fabrics Club
Spandex World
Whaleys Bradford (UK)
Empress Mills (UK)
Zippers and Other Notions
Wawak
ZipperStop
Rhinestone Retailers
Rhinestone Guy (Good prices and wide selection)
Rhinestone Biz (Most flexibility for small quantities)
Rhinestones Unlimited (Better prices for businesses who can access their wholesale pricing)
Dreamtime Creations (Wide selection, pricier but frequent sales)
Yanruo (cheaper crystals from China, wider color selection for large shapes. Look for glass stones)
TopStone (cheaper crystals from China, wider color selection for large shapes. Look for glass stones)
Measurement Help
Inches to Centimeters Conversion Chart