News and Updates

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

12/03/10 tv299tv299 1901 Split Skirt

03/03/10 TV305TV305 Bustled Apron Overskirt

20/02/10 Metallic ThreadMetallic Thread Silver and Gold Metallic Thread

TV428TV428

1880 Jacket Bodice

TV328TV328

1880 Split Pannier Overskirt

01/02/10 EmeraldEmerald Coloured Polyester Corsetry Lacing now in Emerald

04/01/10 Straw BraidStraw Braid Straw Braid for Millinery.

02/01/10 We'd like to wish all of our customers a healthy, happy and successful New Year.

30/11/0 Black Busks now available in 3 different lengths.

22/11/09 Black and GoldBlack and Gold New Battenberg Lace Fans In Black with Gold Embroidery.

Bustle HatBustle Hat

Bustle Era Hat Pattern

18/09/09 untitled image Eyelet Tape With Boning Channels

11/09/09 S2621S2621 16th Century Undergarments

05/09/09 Spectator JacketSpectator Jacket Spectator Jacket

Day DressDay Dress

1880's Day Dress

RH830RH830

1770's-80's Lady's Riding and Travelling Outfit

RH831RH831

1790's-1810's Lady's Riding or Travelling Outfit

Women's CapsWomen's Caps

Women's 1600-1660's Caps

1600's Shirts and Shifts1600's Shirts and Shifts

Men's and Women's 1600's Shirts and Shifts

Men's 1630's DoubletMen's 1630's Doublet

Men's 1630's Doublet

28/08/09 Saloon Girl CostumesSaloon Girl Costumes Saloon Girl Costumes

16/08/09 Bracers, belts...Bracers, belts... Re-enactment accessories

Gloves and GauntletsGloves and Gauntlets

Gloves and Gauntlets

15/08/09 untitled image Black Busks

11/08/09 Alice BandAlice BandClear Alice Bands

Ergonomic AwlErgonomic Awl

Awl (Ergonomic Design)

Mending NeedleMending Needle

Fine Mending Needle (Ergonomic)

02/08/08 Swing HooksSwing Hooks Swing Hooks

27/07/09 Peg1Peg1 The Burgundy Dress

21/07/09 Maternity ClaspsMaternity Clasps Maternity Clasps

20/07/09 We are sad to say that the amazing Angie Martin lost her well fought battle with cancer on Friday 17th July. Angie was the amazing programming brains behind Weblobe (the system that runs this site). She was a truly extraordinary woman.

In her last days she and her husband were given invaluable support by Hospice at Home, an organisation that allows people to die with dignity in their own homes. If any of our caring customers feel able to make a donation in the name of Angie Martin that would be truly fantastic. You can follow Angie's story in some amazing pictures taken by her husband.

27/06/09
RH806RH8061820's Frock Coat & Great Coat

TV291TV291

1898 Walking Skirt

RH902RH902

1830's Frock Coat & Great Coat

TV495TV495

1890's Sleeves

Cord ElasticCord Elastic

Round Cord Elastic

Bonded FoamBonded Foam

Tricot Bonded Foam

RH824RH824

1740'S-70'S Closed Robe Anglais

MM1880-26MM1880-26

1875-1890 Brandy City Bodice

Brocade  TrimBrocade Trim

Gold & Silver Brocade Trim

RH822RH822

1730's-80's Open Robe Anglaise with Polonaise

30/05/09 Elasticated Arm BandsElasticated Arm Bands Elasticated Arm Bands

24/05/09 MC02MC02 Men's Elizabethan Arched Brim Hat

23/05/09 B4955B4955 Parasols and Covers

RH812RH812

1770's-1790's Fall-Front Breeches

20/05/09 Twin NeedlesTwin Needles Twin Sewing Machine Needles

14/05/09 Flexible Steel Busk Silver Clasp Now available in 46cm and 50cm lengths.

Would you be interested in buying black busks? If so please mail us, thanks.

02/05/09 White PVC Fabric now back in stock!

Bridal LoopingBridal Looping

Bridal Looping

27/04/09 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.

02/05/09 White PVC Fabric now back in stock!

21/04/09 PP5462PP5462 Hobble Skirts 1910 - 1913

PP1487PP1487

Smoking Jacket

11/04/09 RH901,RH901, 1830's Dress Coat

13/03/09 TV221TV221 1878 Underskirt

Early 19thc Seaside BonnetEarly 19thc Seaside Bonnet

Early 19th century Seaside Bonnet

RH810,RH810,

1800's - 1820's Waistcoats

11/03/09 Silver and Black AppliqueSilver and Black Applique Silver and Black Appliques

08/03/09 Zig Zag WireZig Zag Wire Zig Zag Wires

24/02/09 We are aware that some cheap imported busks and bones have entered the market, they are made from inferior steel and have a plastic coating that strips off. Please be aware that we only stock high quality spring steel busks and bones coated to the highest standards.

16/02/09 Plastic UnderwiresPlastic Underwires Plastic Underwires

12/02/09 [tniamge="884"] 1820's Dress Coat

05/02/09 Basics Of Corset BuildingBasics Of Corset BuildingBasics of Corset Building. NEW edition now in stock.

GeorginaGeorgina

Georgina New Victorian style trim.

04/02/09 As many of you will be aware, we always try to balance the environment, product care and cost when choosing our packing. We are currently trialing a re-uesable and degradable bag for some of our orders. We would appreciate your feedback on these, thanks in advance.

Thanks for all who sent us kind messages during what has been a difficult time for us. Your patience and kindness are really appreciated.

15/01/09 Dear Customers, we are currently coping with a family bereavement. We will endeavour to answer your emails and process your orders as soon as we can.

10/01/09 Bias  TapeBias TapeIron on Bias Tape

Push up PadsPush up Pads

Push up Pads

29/12/08 TV560TV560 1880's Late Bustle Coat

07/12/08 RH802RH802 1760's Frock Coat

06/12/08 Fascinator BasesFascinator Bases Fascinator Bases

Needle ThreaderNeedle Threader

Needle Threader

Tailor's ChalkTailor's Chalk

Tailor's Chalk

15/11/08 MC42MC42US Civil War Period Summer Hat

MC34MC34

Wellington Top Hat or Mat Hatter Hat

12/11/08 Black Meringue 4Black Meringue 4 Black Meringue Issue Four

10/11/08 TV368TV368 1887 Waterfall Overskirt

09/11/08 FeathersFeathers Fascinator Feathers

Merry WidowMerry Widow

Merry Widow Veiling

06/11/08 Elan Bra PatternsElan Bra Patterns Elan Bra Patterns

RH804RH804

1790's -1810's Frock Coat

30/10/08 TV400TV400 1871 Day Bodice

20/10/08 B3737B3737 Petticoat bloomers and Bustle

MM1880-7MM1880-7

The Underside of the 1800's

16/10/08 Tailoring Supplies section now launched!

14/10/08 MC35MC35 Mid-Victorian Winter Bonnet

13/10/08 TV405TV405 1872 Vest Basque

11/10/08 MC08MC08 Elizabethan High Crowned Hat Pattern

08/10/08 Extra Long TapeExtra Long Tape Extra Long Fibreglass Tape measure

PP4830PP4830

Ladies' One-Piece Kitchen Apron: Circa 1910

PP1865PP1865

Ladies' Nine-Gored Skirt: Circa 1900

PP403PP403

Simple Edwardian Blouse

06/10/08 MC19MC19 Universal Round Brimmed, Straight sided crown hat pattern

04/10/08 Flexible BodkinFlexible Bodkin Flexible Bodkin

03/10/08 MC33MC33 1600's to Early 1800's Tall Hat

02/10/08 PP030PP030 Transition Stays

Millinery NeedlesMillinery Needles

Millinery needles

MC18MC18

Universal Oval brimmed, Straight Sided Crown Hat Pattern

01/10/08 MC44MC44 Late Victorian Small Bonnet Pattern

Beeswax (For Hand Sewing)Beeswax (For Hand Sewing)

Beeswax (For Hand Sewing)

29/09/08 DiamanteDiamanteDiamante studs

B4697B4697

Historical Hats & Bonnets

26/09/08 Corsets; Historical Patterns and Techniques by Jill SalenCorsets; Historical Patterns and Techniques by Jill Salen Corsets; Historical Patterns and Techniques by Jill Salen Fantastic new book!

24/09/08 Top Hat PatternTop Hat Pattern Top Hat Pattern, we are proud to be stocking a series of wonderful millinery patterns by Lynn McMasters, we'll list the others soon...

07/09/08 RH701RH7011680's Justacorps or Sleeved Waistcoat

06/09/08 MM1870-3MM1870-3 1868-1888 Camargo Sash Bustle Drapery

MM 1880-24MM 1880-24

1875-1890 Mystic Mine Basque

Don't forget if you can't find a particular item mail us and we'll try to source it for you.

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