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Suggested Costume Related Links
Here are of some of our favorite sites,
and some links to those who have heavily supported our efforts.
You will find some very educational and valuable sites and information. Have a good time! |
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These links are offered solely as a courtesy to our web site
visitors, and our customers. We assume no responsibility, or liability, for the business
practices, or products, of companies linked to our site, either directly or indirectly,
and recommend that you inquire with each company as to their policies prior to doing
business with them.
Pattern Designers and Manufacturers
Past Patterns
"The Historical Pattern Company Dedicated to Accuracy"!
Publishers of very well documented, and reproduction 19th and 20th century historical clothing patterns, corset
kits, and sellers of wonderful buttons!
All patterns are now on-line, with secure order form.
Pattern, Cloth and Notions Merchants
- Historical
Burnley
& Trowbridge
Located in Williamsburg, VA
See their website for further contact information.
An excellent living history merchant, specializing in cloth for reproduction garments,
patterns and notions.
See them at living history events. They also host sewing workshops.
Catalog with fabric swatches available.
Wm. Booth, Linen and Woolen
Draper
Located in northern Illinois.
See their website for further contact information.
The Midwest's connection to fine fabrics, patterns and notions for quality
reproduction garments.
This business is owned by a long time living history family, and they are
determined to help provide the right stuff at living history events and by mail
order.
Be sure to browse their website and watch for them at events!
Wooded Hamlet
Designs
This business was sold to Needle and Thread:
2215 Fairfield Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Their website is still available, but you will order from Needle and
Thread.
They continue as a wonderful source for needleart tools & supplies, including silk ribbons, wool braids
& tapes, trims, webbings, buttons and much more!
Needle and Thread has served the living history and modern sewing communities
at their shop for many years.
Smoke
and Fire Company
Stop by their store in Waterville, Ohio, see them at many events,
or visit their on-line store!
Smoke and Fire offers many items for living history, as well as
a large stock of related books.
Pattern, Cloth and Notions Merchants
- Other
Amazon Drygoods
Now under new ownership, and relocated to southeast Indiana.
They offer an amazing number of patterns
and books, and some period accessories and shoes!
They now are developing and wonderful online shop - click the link above.
Their printed Pattern Catalogs were always extensive, but didn't
include everything they offer.
There is even a section of interior design patterns for window treatments and
pillows.
ASK them if you have special
requests!
The new owners are long time living history enthusiasts, so are understanding of
the needs specific to the hobbyist or professional.
If you were a previous customer, please give these folks your support in their
attempt to carry-on one of the long standing suppliers to theater, film and
living history.
Costume Resource Sites
These sites include all sorts of costume information, from lots of time
periods and interests.
The Costumer's
Manifesto
A well done costume related site, with links to various periods and
ethnic related sites, as well as a discussion forum to post questions, a costume chat
room, and links to costume sources! A great place to learn about costume - both historical
and theatrical!
Milieux,
The Costume Site
A fun place to visit - lots of links to lots of costume related
sites!
The
Costume Page
An index to costume and costume related sites for all
sorts of costumers.
The Costume
Gallery
Some interesting links - some commercial, some
educational.
The
Costume Society of America
The professional association of costume historians,
curators, designers, educators, etc.
Contains listings of exhibits, activities, and other interesting costume information.
Reproduction Clothing Sources
K & K Mercantile
For Civil War era, custom made clothing and leather goods.
Located near Springfield, Ohio.
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