Hey all, after that somewhat brief hiatus, I've decided to come back and continue the blog. I probably won't be posting every day, but I'm aiming for two or three times a week at least.
What: crochet trim
Price: $8-$15
Place: Top Trimmings (39th street b/w 7th and 8th) B&Q (38th street b/w 7th and 8th)
I thought that considering how 'in' crochet embellishments are these days, I would go ahead and post about them. Most recently (maybe within the last month or so), all of our interns have been asked to go sourcing for crochet trimming, more specifically: crochet neck and back pieces. I will say this: they aren't really so hard to find. The one hard thing about having to buy them for a company is the fact that any given store only carries a small quantity of each piece. But for everyday, personal use, finding one is no trouble at all. In my experience, the best place to go for crochet anything is Top Trimmings (www.shinetrim.com) which is on 39th street between 7th and 8th avenues. It is a two-story shop so they have a lot of products. The crochet things are on the second floor. Not only do they have a pretty decent selection of the neck and back pieces, but they also have crochet trim by the yard, as well as actual yards of crochet on bolts (like fabric). The majority of their selection of their neck and back pieces are pretty large, but they have a fair selection of smaller ones as well. They also have a very good selection of all sorts of crochet by the yard in white and off-white (mostly).
Now, if you're having some trouble finding what you're looking for at Top Trimmings, you should try B&Q, which is on 38th street between 7th and 8th avenues. They are both owned by the same people so they kind of fill in the gaps of the other one. They don't have the selection of Top Trimmings (by a long shot) but the things they do have are pretty good.
The one complaint I do have about the selection of crochet trims, is the lack of black trim available. It isn't so hard to find, but actually finding one you like is another thing. The stores that do offer black trim have only a very small selection compared to the white and off-white times. Some girls I work with even had to go as far as dying a white trim that they liked to black (which ended up being more like a very dark brown sort of color). It's just too bad that there isn't more black trim available, considering the fact that black is such a basic color.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Some news...
So I got a new job at the company I am interning for, hence I won't be sourcing nearly as much for work. I've still had to do tons of sourcing for things I haven't written about yet though, so I'll still be able to maintain the blog (yay!).
Friday, May 7, 2010
One of those days
What: metal shank buttons
Where: Pacific Trimmings
How much: $0.25-$1.25
Again, another day without sourcing. It's very weird for me to not have anyone ask me to source anything, as that is a big part of my days at work. I did get to go out and buy stuff for people though; one them being something I'm asked to buy most frequently: domed metal shank buttons. They give a good military look to things, especially in antique brass and antique silver, which is what I'm always asked to buy.
Now, you'd think that you'd be able to find these buttons at any trim and button store there is. And that's somewhat true. These are easier to find than most things because they are so basic. The problem is finding good ones. A lot of metal buttons are way too heavy for most things, or they look really cheap. A good majority of the buttons that look like this are actually plastic finished to look like silver or gold; they really just come off looking low-quality.
The one place I always go when I need these buttons is Pacific Trimmings on 38th street. They have a really good selection of both antique and shiny metal buttons and they have a big size range. They also have these buttons in a dome shape and just a flat disc shape. The big ones come in really handy for outerwear and I like small shiny ones for cute closures or details. They run about $0.25-$1.25, the price increasing in relation to the button size.
Where: Pacific Trimmings
How much: $0.25-$1.25
Again, another day without sourcing. It's very weird for me to not have anyone ask me to source anything, as that is a big part of my days at work. I did get to go out and buy stuff for people though; one them being something I'm asked to buy most frequently: domed metal shank buttons. They give a good military look to things, especially in antique brass and antique silver, which is what I'm always asked to buy.
Now, you'd think that you'd be able to find these buttons at any trim and button store there is. And that's somewhat true. These are easier to find than most things because they are so basic. The problem is finding good ones. A lot of metal buttons are way too heavy for most things, or they look really cheap. A good majority of the buttons that look like this are actually plastic finished to look like silver or gold; they really just come off looking low-quality.
The one place I always go when I need these buttons is Pacific Trimmings on 38th street. They have a really good selection of both antique and shiny metal buttons and they have a big size range. They also have these buttons in a dome shape and just a flat disc shape. The big ones come in really handy for outerwear and I like small shiny ones for cute closures or details. They run about $0.25-$1.25, the price increasing in relation to the button size.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Not much
So I didn't really have to do a whole lot of sourcing today. I was asked to go to a new trim store to see if I could find some silver neck pieces. I had passed Trims de Carnival, on 38th street between 5th and 6th, a couple of times on my way to 5th avenue, but I had never stopped there because the window display is so gaudy. The store itself is pretty narrow and filled almost to the brim with products. And, while I didn't find exactly what I was looking for, I would definitely go back. They have a really good selection of fancier trims and loose sequins and beads.
I was also asked to find some matte sequin trim. I knew that finding sequin trim would be pretty easy to find since it's a pretty basic thing in the trim world. I walked around to a few trim places but was met with only shiny sequin trim. I knew that TrimArt would have what I was looking for so I headed over there and was right. They have several different widths of matte sequin trim in silver and in gold; with square sequins. I didn't see any with regular round sequins, but luckily the square ones are what I needed. It was only $2.50 a yard which is a pretty decent price for anything with sequins or beads on it. I bought 15 yards and headed back.
I was also asked to find some matte sequin trim. I knew that finding sequin trim would be pretty easy to find since it's a pretty basic thing in the trim world. I walked around to a few trim places but was met with only shiny sequin trim. I knew that TrimArt would have what I was looking for so I headed over there and was right. They have several different widths of matte sequin trim in silver and in gold; with square sequins. I didn't see any with regular round sequins, but luckily the square ones are what I needed. It was only $2.50 a yard which is a pretty decent price for anything with sequins or beads on it. I bought 15 yards and headed back.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Nothing in particular...
So I have to admit that today was a bit different for me, just because of the fact that not one person asked me to go sourcing for them. But, around mid-afternoon, one of my coworkers asked me if I'd like to come with her to Metro Textiles on 37th between 7th and 8th. I said yes because she had told me about how good the place was and I wanted to see for myself.
To be exact, Metro Textiles is located at 265 W 37th street on the 9th floor. When I got there I was a little bit surprised with how small the space is. There are bolts of fabric everywhere. The shelves go up to the ceiling and they are absolutely filled with bolts. There are also tons of bolts just stacked everywhere. Despite having only a little bit of space to move around, their selection is pretty extensive. They have just about everything you might need. The downside to the selection is that they only have a few bolts of different fabrics. So you go in needing polyester chiffon, for example, but they only have a small selection. That's basically the story with all the fabrics they have. But most of the stuff they do have is really good; I found an awesome metallic stretch lace that I absolutely must go back and buy later. The best thing about the store is that they have amazing prices. A yard of georgette is only $3 and a yard of muslin is only $2.25. You really can't beat either of those prices. Most of the plain shirting and light cottons will run about $6 per yard which is also unbeatable. They'll cut you pretty much as many swatches as you want (within reason of course).
So all in all, if you want to find fabrics for a good price, go to Metro Textiles. But if you want a big selection, I might suggest going elsewhere.
To be exact, Metro Textiles is located at 265 W 37th street on the 9th floor. When I got there I was a little bit surprised with how small the space is. There are bolts of fabric everywhere. The shelves go up to the ceiling and they are absolutely filled with bolts. There are also tons of bolts just stacked everywhere. Despite having only a little bit of space to move around, their selection is pretty extensive. They have just about everything you might need. The downside to the selection is that they only have a few bolts of different fabrics. So you go in needing polyester chiffon, for example, but they only have a small selection. That's basically the story with all the fabrics they have. But most of the stuff they do have is really good; I found an awesome metallic stretch lace that I absolutely must go back and buy later. The best thing about the store is that they have amazing prices. A yard of georgette is only $3 and a yard of muslin is only $2.25. You really can't beat either of those prices. Most of the plain shirting and light cottons will run about $6 per yard which is also unbeatable. They'll cut you pretty much as many swatches as you want (within reason of course).
So all in all, if you want to find fabrics for a good price, go to Metro Textiles. But if you want a big selection, I might suggest going elsewhere.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
A good button is hard to find
What: gray, purple, teal buttons
Where: Pacific, M&J, Botani, Daytona
Price: $2 - $4 per button
So today was a huge challenge for me. I was asked to find buttons to match three sweaters, all different colors: dark gray, purple, and teal. Now, I knew before I went out that teal was going to be nearly impossible. I had found a good teal button on a separate trip, but this time they wanted one that was about 52 ligne, which is pretty big.
Normally, gray is about the hardest color there is to match, but I actually found a pretty decent gray button at Pacific Trimmings on 38th street. Surprisingly, purple is not a horribly difficult color to locate. I found a good one at M&J Trimmings. I figured I would find a decent button in one of the colors at M&J because they have a pretty good selection of novelty buttons and buttons in bright colors. But still, no teal. I went all around to about 8 different stores, including LuLu Buttons on 38th between 6th and 5th, and Botani on 36th between 7th and 8th, both of which specialize in buttons. I had no luck in either store, but I did have some luck in Daytona Trimmings... and I say 'some luck' generously. I found a button that would have to do because I couldn't find a closer teal color. They were actually more blue than I would have liked but they would have to do.
Moral of the story: the chances of finding a good teal button are about the same as the chances of winning of the lottery. My advice is to go to LuLu and get the guy who owns the store to dye buttons to match whatever garment you are looking for. The price is hefty, but if it's really important that the button match as closely as possible, the only way you are going to find a good teal is get the buttons dyed.
Where: Pacific, M&J, Botani, Daytona
Price: $2 - $4 per button
So today was a huge challenge for me. I was asked to find buttons to match three sweaters, all different colors: dark gray, purple, and teal. Now, I knew before I went out that teal was going to be nearly impossible. I had found a good teal button on a separate trip, but this time they wanted one that was about 52 ligne, which is pretty big.
Normally, gray is about the hardest color there is to match, but I actually found a pretty decent gray button at Pacific Trimmings on 38th street. Surprisingly, purple is not a horribly difficult color to locate. I found a good one at M&J Trimmings. I figured I would find a decent button in one of the colors at M&J because they have a pretty good selection of novelty buttons and buttons in bright colors. But still, no teal. I went all around to about 8 different stores, including LuLu Buttons on 38th between 6th and 5th, and Botani on 36th between 7th and 8th, both of which specialize in buttons. I had no luck in either store, but I did have some luck in Daytona Trimmings... and I say 'some luck' generously. I found a button that would have to do because I couldn't find a closer teal color. They were actually more blue than I would have liked but they would have to do.
Moral of the story: the chances of finding a good teal button are about the same as the chances of winning of the lottery. My advice is to go to LuLu and get the guy who owns the store to dye buttons to match whatever garment you are looking for. The price is hefty, but if it's really important that the button match as closely as possible, the only way you are going to find a good teal is get the buttons dyed.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Shoulder Patches
Where: M&J, Pacific Trimmings, Joyce, B&Q, Trimart
Today I learned that finding shoulder patches in the kind of style in the picture at right (http://images.smh.com.au/) is not so easy. For whatever reason, the patches either come without hanging chains at all, or they come with loose hanging chains as opposed to the ones that are looped and attached to the other side. I had a feeling when I went out that it might be a hard thing to locate, but I had no idea that I would go back to the office completely unsuccessful.
I tried all over the place; I went to every trim store on 38th street between 7th and 8th, I went to M&J Trimming, Joyce Buttons and Trims, B&Q Trimming, and Pacific Trimmings just to name a few. The only place I found something even close to slightly resembling the look the company was going for was at TrimArt, which is on 38th street and almost 8th. They didn't have exactly what I was looking for by any means, but at least they had some form of patches with some form of chains hanging over the shoulder. They were only $4 a piece so I bought three different ones and headed back to the office.
If you ask me, if you have your heart set on a shoulder patch like the one above, it would probably be easier to buy the chain and the patch separately and sew together a cute patch for your shirts or dresses. Finding a cute one in the city is near impossible.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hmmm... maybe neckline embellishments today
What: neckline embellishments
Where: M&J Trimmings, Pacific Trimmings
How Much: about $13
Today was no different than my average day at the office: do some computer work, run errands, do more computer work, run more errands, yet more computer work, and yet more errands. The bulk of my errands actually had to do with finding more crinkle chiffon, but since I already wrote about that in a previous post, I figure it would be more helpful to talk about the other thing I was asked to source: neckline embellishments. And not just any neckline embellishments: beaded ones. More specifically, ones that attach at the shoulders and hang loose over the neckline.
I had a couple of trim stores in mind right as I was heading out of the office. I went to M&J Trimmings first, as they usually have a really good selection of just about everything. While I was met with many, many, many different beaded patches of all kinds, I didn't find what I was looking for. I stopped into a few small trim stores on 38th street and, after having no luck anywhere, decided to head into Pacific Trimmings. Now, while their selection wasn't anything to brag about, they did have two neckline trims that were exactly what I was looking for. Each of them were about $13, which is pretty standard for any sort of neckline trim. I happily handed over the dough to Jules (the owner of the store) and went merrily on my way.
Where: M&J Trimmings, Pacific Trimmings
How Much: about $13
Today was no different than my average day at the office: do some computer work, run errands, do more computer work, run more errands, yet more computer work, and yet more errands. The bulk of my errands actually had to do with finding more crinkle chiffon, but since I already wrote about that in a previous post, I figure it would be more helpful to talk about the other thing I was asked to source: neckline embellishments. And not just any neckline embellishments: beaded ones. More specifically, ones that attach at the shoulders and hang loose over the neckline.
I had a couple of trim stores in mind right as I was heading out of the office. I went to M&J Trimmings first, as they usually have a really good selection of just about everything. While I was met with many, many, many different beaded patches of all kinds, I didn't find what I was looking for. I stopped into a few small trim stores on 38th street and, after having no luck anywhere, decided to head into Pacific Trimmings. Now, while their selection wasn't anything to brag about, they did have two neckline trims that were exactly what I was looking for. Each of them were about $13, which is pretty standard for any sort of neckline trim. I happily handed over the dough to Jules (the owner of the store) and went merrily on my way.
Monday, April 26, 2010
The epic search for polka dots
Now I have to day, finding polka dot fabric is not the most difficult challenge I've been faced with while sourcing... by far. I left the office feeling optimistic that I would be able to find polka dot jersey and shirting, but a little apprehensive about my ability to find polka dot chiffon or some other kind of sheer fabric resembling it.
I was right about one thing: finding polka dot shirting material was a cinch. I found some right away at Elegant on 40th street between 7th and 8th. They have a pretty decent variety of cute springy colors for about $10-$15 per yard, depending on the quality of the fabric in question. I didn't find sheer or jersey polka dots here. Not being able to find something at this store got my spirits down a little bit because I thought I would be able to at least find a good knit. I moved on to Fabrics Garden on 39th street between 7th and 8th. They have a really big selection of knits so I figured I might be more successful there. I was right; they did have several polka dot knits in pretty colors and a couple of sheer polka dots as well. The guy there was new so he wouldn't cut me swatches but he didn't care if I took pictures, so I did. He didn't know about pricing, but I do know that the solid knits are about $8 per yard, so the printed knits are probably a few more dollars. I walked farther down the street and hit a store called AK Fabrics (also on 39th street). I wasn't surprised that they didn't have much of a selection of knits, or sheers, but they do have a really big selection of shirting material. I found a few cool lightweight polka dots and walked back out. I decided that I would probably have the best luck finding knits at Spandex House, on 38th street between 7th and 8th, considering that they only sell stretch fabrics. I browsed through all the cotton and rayon jersey but they only had stripes and solids. On the way out, I passed a lot of polka dots... unfortunately, they were all in swimsuit material and I was looking for something that could be used for shirts. I checked Spandex World (also on 38th street) but they had about the same selection as Spandex House. I looked in a couple more of the smaller fabric stores but was unsuccessful. As I was walking back to the office, I thought about how crazy it is to have such a limited selection of polka dot fabric in a city with about a million fabric stores. I'll have to do some more research...
What: polka dot knit, polka dot sheer, polka dot shirting
Where: Elegant, Fabrics Garden, AK Fabrics, Spandex House, Spandex World
How much: $8-$15 per yard
I was right about one thing: finding polka dot shirting material was a cinch. I found some right away at Elegant on 40th street between 7th and 8th. They have a pretty decent variety of cute springy colors for about $10-$15 per yard, depending on the quality of the fabric in question. I didn't find sheer or jersey polka dots here. Not being able to find something at this store got my spirits down a little bit because I thought I would be able to at least find a good knit. I moved on to Fabrics Garden on 39th street between 7th and 8th. They have a really big selection of knits so I figured I might be more successful there. I was right; they did have several polka dot knits in pretty colors and a couple of sheer polka dots as well. The guy there was new so he wouldn't cut me swatches but he didn't care if I took pictures, so I did. He didn't know about pricing, but I do know that the solid knits are about $8 per yard, so the printed knits are probably a few more dollars. I walked farther down the street and hit a store called AK Fabrics (also on 39th street). I wasn't surprised that they didn't have much of a selection of knits, or sheers, but they do have a really big selection of shirting material. I found a few cool lightweight polka dots and walked back out. I decided that I would probably have the best luck finding knits at Spandex House, on 38th street between 7th and 8th, considering that they only sell stretch fabrics. I browsed through all the cotton and rayon jersey but they only had stripes and solids. On the way out, I passed a lot of polka dots... unfortunately, they were all in swimsuit material and I was looking for something that could be used for shirts. I checked Spandex World (also on 38th street) but they had about the same selection as Spandex House. I looked in a couple more of the smaller fabric stores but was unsuccessful. As I was walking back to the office, I thought about how crazy it is to have such a limited selection of polka dot fabric in a city with about a million fabric stores. I'll have to do some more research...
What: polka dot knit, polka dot sheer, polka dot shirting
Where: Elegant, Fabrics Garden, AK Fabrics, Spandex House, Spandex World
How much: $8-$15 per yard
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Nothing special
I was surprised today when I wasn't asked to go out sourcing at all, as it is normally one of my daily tasks. But later in the afternoon, a couple of my coworkers decided to go around the district just to check into some stores and see what's out there. I shamelessly asked to come along and they said yes, of course.
So we headed out into the chaos and decided to stop at M&J Trimming on 6th avenue between 38th and 37th. We walked in and split up. I browsed through the shiny trims in the front of the store but found myself standing next to the wall of embellished patches and decided that would be my subject today. I would probably have to say that they easily have the best selection of beaded patches out of any store I've been to. Generally speaking, the low end of the price range for these patches is about $10-$15, which is standard for any trim store. Over the past few weeks, I've had to go out several times to look for these same embellished patches, which are actually pretty easy to find because they're trendy right now. I mostly was asked to find things with studding and sequins, and I was very lucky to be able to find some variety of them at most every trim store I went to. TrimArt on 38th street gave me the best selection. They have tons of cool patches on the right side of the store, and they have some really cool neck pieces displayed on a board above the cash register. The price range here is about $10-$30. Some of the smaller trim stores gave me an alright selection, namely iTrim on 38th street. They have a lot of really great neck pieces for about $10 a pop, not to mention some very elaborate beaded floral patches. I absolutely love these really small, adorable sequin bows that are $4 a piece. I'm looking forward to buying a few and sticking them on some headbands, sandals, shirts... they go with whatever.
What: embellished patches and neck pieces
Where: M&J Trimming, TrimArt, iTrim
How much: $10 and up
So we headed out into the chaos and decided to stop at M&J Trimming on 6th avenue between 38th and 37th. We walked in and split up. I browsed through the shiny trims in the front of the store but found myself standing next to the wall of embellished patches and decided that would be my subject today. I would probably have to say that they easily have the best selection of beaded patches out of any store I've been to. Generally speaking, the low end of the price range for these patches is about $10-$15, which is standard for any trim store. Over the past few weeks, I've had to go out several times to look for these same embellished patches, which are actually pretty easy to find because they're trendy right now. I mostly was asked to find things with studding and sequins, and I was very lucky to be able to find some variety of them at most every trim store I went to. TrimArt on 38th street gave me the best selection. They have tons of cool patches on the right side of the store, and they have some really cool neck pieces displayed on a board above the cash register. The price range here is about $10-$30. Some of the smaller trim stores gave me an alright selection, namely iTrim on 38th street. They have a lot of really great neck pieces for about $10 a pop, not to mention some very elaborate beaded floral patches. I absolutely love these really small, adorable sequin bows that are $4 a piece. I'm looking forward to buying a few and sticking them on some headbands, sandals, shirts... they go with whatever.
What: embellished patches and neck pieces
Where: M&J Trimming, TrimArt, iTrim
How much: $10 and up
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Stretch Lace and Crinkle Chiffon
Today wasn't much different from any other day in the office: sewed some stuff, did some excel spreadsheet work, filed a bit, and was asked to go out and look for a few things. Some of the designers needed stretch lace trim and crinkle chiffon.
I've been asked many times before to out and source stretch lace trim so I knew the best places to go to look. I'm always a little disappointed when they ask me for white trim because, for whatever reason, there is never a big selection of white stretch trim. I don't know why, but generally the most stretch lace comes in crazy colors like hot pink or baby blue, neither of which I can think of any use for. I went to Daytona Braids and Trimmings on 39th street, as they generally have the best selection of lace trims. I spotted one that was an option, but decided that the edges were not as scalloped as I would like so I moved on to Joyce Buttons and Trims on 38th street and was met with mostly the same selection. I ended up picking out one with slightly more scalloped edges.
Crinkle chiffon posed an entirely different challenge. It's not that it's so incredibly hard to find, it's finding a reasonable price for it. I have yet to find a place that carries polyester crinkle chiffon so I have to stick with silk for the time being. The first place I always go when I'm asked to source fabrics is Elegant Fabrics, partly because they have a really good selection of most everything, and partly because they have swatches attached to the bolts so you don't have to go around bugging the employees for swatches. It's also nice because you can kind of take as many as you want. They actually have a decent selection of crinkle chiffon, and at about $19 per yard, it's about the cheapest you'll find. I took a bunch of swatches and continued. I popped into a lot of the smaller stores around 38th street but most of them didn't have what I was looking for. Then I stopped at Fabrics Garden on 39th street. I was greeted by one of the guys who works there who I see every single time I go and he always smiles and tells me that he can get me anything I would like... one of the benefits of this place :). I found out that they have a pretty good selection of crinkle chiffon in some really pretty colors. I asked about pricing and was pleased when he told me that the general price is $15 per yard, and even more pleased when he told me that he would give me a deal since I'm a regular... another benefit of this store. I swatched from a few of the bolts and was on my way, pausing to look at the knit selection as I often do, but that's another subject for another day.
I've been asked many times before to out and source stretch lace trim so I knew the best places to go to look. I'm always a little disappointed when they ask me for white trim because, for whatever reason, there is never a big selection of white stretch trim. I don't know why, but generally the most stretch lace comes in crazy colors like hot pink or baby blue, neither of which I can think of any use for. I went to Daytona Braids and Trimmings on 39th street, as they generally have the best selection of lace trims. I spotted one that was an option, but decided that the edges were not as scalloped as I would like so I moved on to Joyce Buttons and Trims on 38th street and was met with mostly the same selection. I ended up picking out one with slightly more scalloped edges.
Crinkle chiffon posed an entirely different challenge. It's not that it's so incredibly hard to find, it's finding a reasonable price for it. I have yet to find a place that carries polyester crinkle chiffon so I have to stick with silk for the time being. The first place I always go when I'm asked to source fabrics is Elegant Fabrics, partly because they have a really good selection of most everything, and partly because they have swatches attached to the bolts so you don't have to go around bugging the employees for swatches. It's also nice because you can kind of take as many as you want. They actually have a decent selection of crinkle chiffon, and at about $19 per yard, it's about the cheapest you'll find. I took a bunch of swatches and continued. I popped into a lot of the smaller stores around 38th street but most of them didn't have what I was looking for. Then I stopped at Fabrics Garden on 39th street. I was greeted by one of the guys who works there who I see every single time I go and he always smiles and tells me that he can get me anything I would like... one of the benefits of this place :). I found out that they have a pretty good selection of crinkle chiffon in some really pretty colors. I asked about pricing and was pleased when he told me that the general price is $15 per yard, and even more pleased when he told me that he would give me a deal since I'm a regular... another benefit of this store. I swatched from a few of the bolts and was on my way, pausing to look at the knit selection as I often do, but that's another subject for another day.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Finding a button in a haystack...
At this point in my career, being asked to find a specific button among the crazy amount of trims stores around the city. But, since I thought I recognized said button, I figured it would be pretty easy. I headed over to Joyce Buttons and Trims because, in my experience, they have the best selection of crystal shank buttons, which is what I was looking for today. Most places that have buttons do have pretty much the same ones, but in smaller amounts and for at least a few more dollars per button. Unfortunately, after searching Joyce, and a few other trim stores, I came back empty handed. I asked around the office, but nobody seemed to know where these buttons were bought, so I offered to buy some very similar buttons, but they declined in favor of some other ones that we already had on hand.
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