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This article is from the Historical Costuming FAQ, by Lara Fabans lfabans@adobe.com with numerous contributions by others.

2) Sources Of Historical Costuming Patterns And Supplies p2

Patterns and Supplies:

Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Works
2218 E. 11th St.
Davenport, IA 52803-3760
(319) 322-6800
(800) 798-7979 - orders ONLY and only from the US
(319) 322-4003 - fax

- a) general catalog ($5/each?) b) historical patterns catalog ($7/each)
c) shoes and footwear catalog ($3/each). This is "the
mailing list to be on". Historical patterns selected from Folkwear,
Period Patterns, early western, victorian, hoop-gown era, Past
Patterns, Attic Copies (1920's to 40's), Prairie Clothing, Amish, kilts,
ethnic and dance.

AlterYears
formerly Raiments
3749 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
phone: (818) 585-2994
fax: (818) 432-4530 (24 hrs)
E-mail, c/o Anderson: 72437.674@compuserv.com

Store Hours:
Tues, Wed, Fri: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM to ;4:00 PM

Their 1996 catalog is almost 200 pages containing 1400 patterns, over 1000 book
titles, and all the hard to find supplies: corset bones, grommets, hoop
skirts, cloak clasps, feather fans, gloves, snoods and more. The cost is
$5.00 for 4th class book rate delivery or $8.00 for priority mail delivery.
Visa/MC/AMEX/Disc accepted.

Atira's Fashions
3935 S. 113th St.
Seattle, WA 98168

- catalog $4. Authentic Middle Eastern costume patterns for
bellydancers, folk dancers and musicians. More than 32 designs for men
and women.

Body Hangings
835 Decatur St.
New Orleans, La 70116
504-524-9856

1719 East Main
Nacagdoches, Tx 75961
409-564-1621

111 East Main
Branson, Mo 65616
417-337-5517

- Cloaks. For a couple hundred bucks, you can get pretty much anything you want
in leather, velvet, velveteen and wool.

Campbell's Designs
Box 400
Gratz, PA 17030-0400
713-425-2045

- $3.00 catalog. ($4.50 in spring 1991?) Patterns from 1776-1945

Carolina Stitches in Time
Box 10933
Winston-Salem, N.C. 27108
(919) 764-0790

- Period clothing patterns.

Cinderella's Closet
287 Thayer Street
Providence, RI 02906
1-800-566-8511

- Nice selection of capes in variety of colors. Carry other Victorian garments.

Chivalry Sports
PO Box 18904
Tucson, AZ 85731-8904
Inquires (602) 722-1255
Orders 1-800-730-KING

- They sell merchandise primarily aimed at people in the SCA, incl: Folkwear
Patterns, Embroidery Design Books ( a wide price range ), Ready made clothing
(small assortment).

 

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