Tools and supplies I recommend for making dolls, cloth characters and machine embroidery projects. Links are for offsite products and may be affiliate links where I make a commission if you purchase through this link.
This is my favorite pair of hemostats for dollmaking and works for all project designs at Ballyhoo Creations. I liked them so much, I bought a bunch of them because some of you said you had a hard time finding them.
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This is a PDF spreadsheet comparing 2022 Embroidery machine models. Includes hoop sizes, special features, and as much pricing info as I could get my hands on. Brands include Babylock, Bernette, Bernina, Brother, Elna, Eversewn, Janome, Pfaff, Singer, Viking and more.
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You will eventually need a variety of needles for your embroidery machine. But to start, be sure to have plenty of Machine Embroidery needles in size 75/11.
See below for more details on needles.
Simthread sells polyester sets of thread on Amazon. You get a decent quality of thread at a good price with pretty colors.
This kit sold on Amazon has everything you need to get started with a new Embroidery Machine.
This is my favorite fabric for creating dolls and projects needing “skin” colors! 100% cotton and comes in 5 different skin tones. This is a 2-way stretch fabric with mild stretch in one direction.
works great to stabilize your in-the-hoop projects because it’s strong but thin
The best glue for Ballyhoo projects. Sets quick, dries clear, and the stinky smell goes away in a day or so. :-)
Small embroidery scissors with curved blades make it easy to snip those tiny threads.
Great for marking fabric because the ink disappears with heat from an iron.
Multi-tool, great for holding projects in place while they stitch out in your machine embroidery hoop.