$1.50

2 zippers, two spools, and a pincushion for a buck or two, baby.  

East bay depot has hecka zippers (that black one is double ended!) and full spools of nice thread right now y'all! Also, check that vintage wrist cushion- pretty sure I paid the original price on the sticker, $.75.

Yay! It's a workaround for when I need small supplies but can't be trusted at the fab store. Do you have other tricks?  Beep!