for what it is, and what is imagined...


A documentation of creative endeavors.

August 2, 2025

I went to the fashion district in downtown LA to get some materials and tools.

These are the places I went to:
Beads Factory - lots of beads, chains per yard. Good prices
Athenian Fashions - tons of stainless steel and gold plated chains, clasps, etc. Mid-range prices.
Michael Levine - has every fabric you can dream of, basic tools

Heres what i got:

Qty Item Price
1 yd microchain $3
1 yd mini chain $3
1 yd medium paperclip chain $4.20 (nice)
1 bag stainless steel jump rings $5
1 pc fancy clasp $2
1 bag safety pins x3 $2
1 bag unicorn charm x2 $2
1 string clear glass beads (large) $3.75
1 string clear glass beads (large) $1.80
1 string frosted glass beads (medium) $3.50
1 pair blank hoop earrings $3
1 string quartz crystals (assorted sizes) $18
1 pc olfa rotary cutter $24
1 pc mondial fabric scissors $24.50
1 pack dritz class 15 bobbins (12pc) $7.50
1 pc clover seam ripper $5.50
1 pc dritz assorted needles $3.50
2 spools gΓΌterman thread $4.50 each
1 pc dritz 60" tape measure (white) $3.25
1 pack dritz glass head pins (fine) $12.25
1 pc schmetz jeans twin sewing machine needle $7.75
1 pc singer unversal regular point sewing machine needles $7
1 pc dressmaker's marking pencil $3
Total $165.5



February 6, 2025

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