2) Sources Of Historical Costuming Patterns And Supplies p3
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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 p3
Costume Connection
PO Box 4518
Falls Church, VA 22044
phone (703)237-1373
fax (703)237-1374
- This company purchased the rights to the Period Patterns that were produced by
Medieaval Miscellanea. The Costume Connection, Inc. is also producing an
ever-growing line of their own patterns. They also sell jewelry, books, etc.
Both wholesalers and retailers are welcome to contact.
Enhancements Costume Supply
P.O. Box 8604
Anaheim, CA 92812-0604
(714) 638-4545 (fax)
- The catalog is $ 2.00. They carry millinery supplies, finished hats, buckram
frames, underpinnings, (hoops, panniers, bustles) corset supplies, books, other
misc. costume supplies, archival supplies and wigs all geared toward historical
costuming.
Fall Creek Suttlery
P.O. Box 530
Freedom, CA 95019
(408) 728-1888
- $2.00 catalog. Civil War era items and patterns.
Folkwear
The Taunton Press
63 South Main St, Box 5506
Newtown, CT 06470-5506
- Only some of the original patterns have been reprinted, but Taunton
is reprinting others regularly. Mostly Victorian and Early American
patterns. (see sewing FAQ for list of suppliers who have some older
patterns) NOTE: They are discontinuing a lot of the 'Ren faire'
style patterns (e.g. if you can find a Kinsale Cloak pattern, nab it.
They are no longer being produced).
Evermore Clothiers
http://www.evermore-clothiers.com
P.O. Box 187
Merrimack, N.H. 03054-0187
617-629-5885
- Renaissance and fantasy clothing (men and women). Also a nice section for leather
wear. They currently charge $3 for our catalog, to cover production and postage.
But, they'll send you a coupon for $3 off your first purchase. Their web site
also has a nice photo gallery.
G-Street Fabrics
11854 Rockville Pike
Rockville, Md 20852
(301) 231-8998
Hanson's Leather
http://hansons.123net.net/leather/
6900 Andressen Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
1-800-750-COWS (2697) 9am - 5pm M-Sat
f you would like a copy of our Catalog the cost is $ 3.00 for U.S.
customers and $ 4.00 for Foreign customers in U.S. funds only.
Lots and lots of leather. They have an online catalog with lots of
good pictures as well as a calendar of events where they'll be showing.
Hedgehog Handworks
P.O. Box 45384
Los Angeles, CA 90045
1-310-670-6040
-$5/catalog refundable on the first $30 purchase. They sell books on historical
costuming and needlework, historic-looking notions such as chatelaine pins and
fancy metal clasps, and some fancy needlework tools. Their needlework supplies
include fantasy embroidery charts, glass beads and specialty threads including
real gold and silver bullions.
Historic Patterns
5150 Mae Anne Ave
213-118
Reno NV 89523
- Victorian gown patterns and wedding accessories. From an
advertisement in Threads magazine.
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