My go-to is T70 for top thread and T40 for bottom thread. I use Coats Ultra Dee. Unfortunately I cannot find a source online.

• Gutermann TERA 80 thread (T35) – RBTR
• Gutermann MARA 70 thread (T40) – RBTR
• Gutermann MARA 50 thread (T60) – RBTR
• Z46 (T45) and Z69 (T70) Nylon Thread – SF
• DB92 Polyester Thread (T90) – SF

Chalk

• Tailor’s Chalk – Amazon
• Tailor’s Chalk Pencil – Amazon
• Clover Chalk Pen – Amazon

Marking Pens

• Silver Gel Pens – Amazon

Pattern Notchers

• Pattern Notchers – Amazon

Pattern Paper

• Pattern Paper – Amazon

Rotary Cutter

• Rotary Cutter – Amazon

I have multiple of each of these shears. I love them all. Just pick one that fits your needs!

• Mundial 12″ Shears – Amazon
• Mundial 10″ Shears – Amazon
• Mundial 8″ Shears – Amazon
• Gingher 8″ Shears – Amazon
• Mundial 10″ Shears (Plastic Handle) – Amazon (I use these for cutting my zipper chains)

Other Names: Scissors

• 1/4″ Double Sided Tape – Amazon
• Speedtape (I use 1/4″ & 3/8″)
• Spray Adhesive – Amazon

• 2.5″ x 18″ Ruler – Amazon
• 6.5″ x 24″ Ruler – Amazon
• Metal Rulers for Detail Work – Amazon
• Analog Calipers – Amazon
• Digital Calipers – Amazon

• Hobbyist Hot Cutter – Strapworks
• Production Hot Cutter – Strapworks
• Production Hot Cutter – SF