2) Sources Of Historical Costuming Patterns And Supplies p6
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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 p6
Victoriana
2003 Downing Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909
- Catalog is $2. Specialize in Victorian patterns and rich fabrics.
Victoriana's Closet
1868 Oakwood Ave.
Glendale, CA 91208
- Catalog is $5. They custom make Victorian clothing via mail order from
evening gowns to corsets. They feature Heidi Marsh, Harriet Engler, and
Godey designs. The fabrics are reproduction prints from 1835-1900.
Dave Uebele (daveu@cisco.com) has provided a
fairly complete list of sources for 1850-1900 clothing and heavy
materials construction. See his notes in Civil War Era Re-enactment.
For patterns from the 30's and 40's, check thrift stores and estate
sales. A comprehensive textile library may have books dedicated to
individual designers. These books tend to be expensive, but the
pictures are fantastic.
Magazines:
** Vintage Fashions
** Hobby House Press Inc.
** 900 Frederick St.
** Cumberland, M. 21502
** -- a bi-monthly magazine focusing on vintage apparel and instructions
** for their care and repair. One-year subscription $19.95, sample copy
** $2.95.
** No longer published as of April 1992.
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