News and Updates

This is where we will put the news and new products.

12/04/08
Fan Lacing SlidesFan Lacing Slides Fan Lacing Slides

RivetsRivets

Rivets for attatching Lacing Loops

Due to the increased costs of both postage and package we have had to increase our postal charges slightly. We have kept this to a bare minimum of 15p, we hope that you understand and will continue to shop with us. We make no profit on the post and packing element of your order.

Black and RedBlack and Red

06/04/08 Fancy patterned Coutil now available in Black and Red

30/03/08 untitled imageBlack Meringue issue two.

Hat PinHat Pin

Hat Pins

TV410TV410

1873 Polonaise

Millinery WireMillinery Wire

Metal Millinery Wire

CombsCombs

Clear Plastic Combs

Macmillan Challenge VehicleMacmillan Challenge Vehicle

21/03/08 Congratulations to Chris and Neil for completing the exhausting MacMillan 4x4 UK challenge. They have raised over £2000 so far. Please donate towards this amazing cause if you can, no matter how little...thank you.

19/03/08 Loop with eyeletLoop with eyelet lacing Loops

27/02/08 F144F144 Tribal Style Belly Dancer outfit

F207F207

Kinsale Cloak

15/02/08 Metal Lace Tips now available in Black!

02/02/08 TV461TV461 1880's Yoked Blouse

RH833RH833

1740's -90's Stays

RH706RH706

1680's-1730's Breeches and Sailor's Slops

RH704RH704

1700's-1730's Sleeved and Sleeveless Waistcoats

RH702RH702

1700's Frock Coat

26/01/08 Wide BoningWide BoningExtra Wide Re-enforced Boning

19/01/08 RosebudRosebud Rosebud Coutil

10/01/08 11mm Spiral Wires11mm Spiral WiresFinished Spiral Wires 11mm wide with End Caps

Cast AgletsCast Aglets

Cast Aglets

06/01/07 RH211RH211Elizabethan Feminine Doublets

PP900PP900

1880s-1890s Riding Habit Ensemble

Rotary CutterRotary Cutter

Rotary Cutter

Hand GuageHand Guage

Hand Sewing Gauge

B4669B4669

Bodice pattern B4669

Flat Oval ReedFlat Oval Reed

Flat Oval Reed

MacMillan ChallengeMacMillan Challenge
MacMillan Challenge SponsorshipMacMillan Challenge Sponsorship

Vena Cava Design are proud to be sponsoring Chris and Neil who will be taking part in the Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge 2008 to raise funds for Macmillan cancer support. Do visit their website and please send a donation or sponsor them if you can. We'll keep you updated on their progress.

28/12/07 RinceauRinceau Rinceau Lace trim

24/12/07 Red/Silver Fancy CoutilRed/Silver Fancy Coutil New Coloured Fancy Patterned Coutil, gorgeous new corsetry fabric.

16/12/07 TV 374TV 374 1886 Bordered Asymetrical Overskirt.

14/12/07 TV 381TV 381 Pannier Panel Add-On.

12/12/07
Bead TrimBead Trim Gorgeous Beaded Trim

10/12/07 Larger size pattern supplement now added for the Laughing Moon corset pattern LM100

08/12/07
BrocheBroche Spot Broche Corsetry Fabric

The Tudor TailorThe Tudor Tailor

The Tudor Tailor, brilliant period costume workbook.

12oz Canvas12oz Canvas

12 oz Artist Canvas

Polycotton coutilPolycotton coutil

Polyester Cotton Coutil

2/12/07 RH709RH7091670's - 1720's Lady's Riding & Hunting Outift

FW122FW122

Hong Kong Cheongsam

MM 1880-4MM 1880-4

1880's Bustle

RH707RH707

1670's-1690's Bodiced Gowns

1/12/07 Nickel Free needlesNickel Free needlesNickel Free Hand Sewing Needles (Low allergy)

24/11/07 RH103RH103 Men's and Women's 17thc Collars and Cuffs

22/11/07 Black MeringueBlack MeringueVena Cava are proud stockists of Black Meringue Magazine, 'the' Alternative Wedding Magazine.

Fashion Design on the StandFashion Design on the Stand

Fashion Design on the Stand by Dawn Cloake

LM114LM114

Ladies Round Dresses 1840's-1852

11/11/07 TV416TV416 1870's Ballgown Bodice Pattern

TV442TV442

1860's Ballgown Bodice

1/11/07 TV202TV202 1869 Grand Parlour Skirt

25/9/07 RH710RH710 Early 18th Century Great Coat

RH206RH206

Men's 1570-1600 Breeches

RH205RH205

Men's 1570-1600 Doublet

19/09/07 Frog FastenerFrog Fastener Frog Fasteners

Snap FastenersSnap Fasteners

Snap Fasteners

Pink Cotton Backed SatinPink Cotton Backed Satin

Pink Cotton Backed Satin now back in stock.

07/09/07TV 121TV 121 1879 Petticoat with Detachable Train

06/09/07 TV365TV365 1883 August Overskirt pattern

05/09/07 RosesRosesEmbroidered Rose Motifs

B4954B4954

Early 20th Century Costume Pattern by Butterick

04/09/07 Sample PackSample PackConfused by boning? befuddled by corsetry fabrics? Why not buy one of our sample packs?

Wide Suspender Hooks now in stock.

28/8/07 TV294TV2941891 French Fan Skirt pattern

S3635S3635

27/8/07 Simplicity 3635 Eighteenth Century Underwear Ensemble

16/8/07 Open Ended Swarovski Crystal Zips now in stock.

12/08/07 2 Cuirass Bodice patterns from Truly Victorian, one designed to be worn