Costuming Buying Guide Part 3 - Corset Supplies, Costume Patterns, and Costume Commissions

[@enixon8268]

Farthingales for corset supplies is Canadian. She used to be a buyer for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival and was frustrated sourcing these supplies. So, she opened her own. 😁

[@dee-annegordon5959]

I actually just ordered a busk and boning from them. Was so happy to find a Canadian supplier.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Awesome, I'd love to support a Canadian business when I get to my corset project! Thanks for the info.

[@roismireag]

They also have corset making workshops, non pandemic times of course.

[@enixon8268]

@@roismireag yes! If you are blessed to live close enough to Stratford. Unfortunately, I am based in Alberta.

[@Jedimanda]

Shameless plus: Wig commissions - Custom Wig Company. Thank you for this series!

[@flyingdutchwoman]

Noelle, can not thank you enough for this 3 part series..

[@suzanmarie5374]

Thank you for mentioning when patterns are offered as size inclusive! It’s my nightmare to find sizes above the norm to fit me.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

Rene sac from Pocket full of Poseys has a video where she goes through pattern companies that makes patterns for us larger ladies- all the way up to 60in busts, I believe.

[@Orla4448]

How do Buy a corset and how do i know size??????

[@soileilkkala8831]

This series you made is and will be great resource years to come . It is very nice to know sites are highly recommended and you will get great products what ever you looking for . Costuming is not cheap hobby or life style choice , being able to trust quality is important . Thank you very much making this series

[@emmamarentette]

Nehelenia Patterns in Germany is really great, tons of patterns as well as supplies, accessories. I spend a lot of money there!

[@kimwallace4102]

OMG! I had no idea Amazon Dry Goods was still around! I lived for their catalogs back in the ‘80’s when I first got hooked on historical fashion! And I just promised to make my daughter a corset so this information is a godsend after googling corset supplies and getting nowhere. Thank you!

[@sarahball1683]

Woot for Bootstrap patterns! I'm currently working on sewing my dressform right now! Thanks for all these resources. I'm definitely going to need to check a number of these sites out.

[@digitaldgirl4459]

Me too. The hardest part is getting the right fullness of the stuffing.

[@jgordon8278]

Farthingales is fabulous! I live right near the Canadian border, so in the before times used to go to the big sewing/needlework/craft festival in Toronto, and they always had a booth - very friendly and helpful.

Another great video. Great places. WOW! Thank you. 👍🏼😀

[@kaitimccloud4528]

Margo's patterns also just put out (or is about to) a series of patterns for the Italian Renaissance period. (15th c ish)

[@MaridithSmith]

That's going to be epic

[@canucknancy4257]

Yay! A Canadian site for patterns and supplies! Thanks for that one. This could be very dangerous. Thanks so much for all the suggestions. Take care!

[@lamsing2u]

Thank you for featuring all of these sites. At the risk of dating myself, I discovered Amazon dry goods back in the 90s when they were only take mail order catalog. I love this company, and I am so glad this company make the transition over to the World Wide Web. And by the way, truthfully, I’m not that old. To give you a hint on how old I am, I am generation X’er.

[@ShinySarah44]

Thank you for the call out for australians, it is difficult starting to look at these things when also hitting the shipping cost/time. 😁 This was a wonderful little series, which I'm sure will help a lot of people. I'm currently making bowl cosies, my aunt had gifted some years ago and described how they're made. I'd bought the materials but then never started. But this weekend was the right time and now I have a batch almost finished. 🎉🎉

[@stephaniew2545]

I would legit watch videos just of you shopping online 😁. Thanks so much for putting these videos together. So much great information!!! ❤️

[@beatricenowell8207]

Well Done! All three parts of this series were excellent. I found numerous new places to shop and made some great purchases based on it. You've found another of your callings. BTW, thank you for only including shops you trust. I realize that doesn't guarantee that my experience will be successful but since I'm leery about shopping with new sites, I wouldn't have purchased from these vendors even if I had know of them.

[@quicksilvertears921]

Thank you for this. You are great at explaining why a place is fantastic.

[@annacampbell8148]

LOL now I know why Constance looks familiar. Thanks for all the research.

[@devh6168]

10 million years ago in a previous life I helped a couple friends out repairing fashion type corsets and corset making supplies was super awesome to work with, they helped me make sure that the replacement busk was going to fit in the existing holes (original busk popped a peg)

[@MsDawn0113]

Thank you so much for all the effort you've put in to making these buying guides. I'm sure I speak for many when I say "I will be referring back to these for years to come" Truly, thank you Noelle

[@iraisrose]

Ohhh 😮 got my pattern and kit from Redthreaded just in time before sailing out. Was waiting on the other supplies not provided in kit and a bit of time to get working on my first corset. I hope to end up with something I can be proud of if not perfect.

[@debbralehrman5957]

You are good at helping us with references. Thanks for doing this I appreciate your time.

[@nicklesmama]

Now I have to go rewatch Wonder Woman so I can see Constance!

[@datafoxy]

Thank you for helping a person like me who has very little knowledge get started.

[@WelshIrishLady]

Greetings from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan! I'm new to sewing and started delving into the sewing channels about two months ago. By watching the different approaches to projects, I feel less intimidated. Thanks so much for the shipping options as, locally, I'm quite limited. My dream is to create my own version of Bernadette Banner's Lady Sherlock outfit. Best regards!

[@emiliesmith9917]

Past Patterns is great for everything nineteenth-mid-twentieth c! I love their patterns, and their historical accuracy is top quality

[@silvergypsylady]

I forgot about them. I have some of their patters for making Victorian underpinnings. They work very well. Love the patterns.

[@tiggerhell]

My first "historical" costume was a Margo's. 1540 Tudor gown. I love her patterns! I've also made my husband a doublet and breeches from her Gentlemen's set. Her sizes are inclusive and show you how to combine sizes when different body areas have big measurement differences. I would recommend for beginners to advanced.

[@LibraryFairy762]

these videos are so wonderful, and a beautiful resource for this fast growing community! I don't need any of these resources now - but boy oh boy, when I finally get out of grad school and have time for my costuming projects, I will be ON it. :D

[@soapyofficialyt]

this came out just as i left joann's!

[@TheMetatronGirl]

Thank you so much for compiling these guides!!! I know if you endorse a site, I can be completely comfortable in making a purchase. It’s also lovely to know I’m getting a fair price. It’s too easy to get price gouged when you’re new to a craft...or worse, pay too much for inferior products. I love that all three guides are not only chock full of small businesses, but members of the CosTube community...I can feel good about supporting people that put their heart into their business, and that I’ve come to care about, too. Your efforts are most appreciated, Noelle! ❤️❤️🤩❤️❤️ On a completely unrelated topic, I’ve become a wee bit obsessed with with your t-shirt collection. Would you possibly consider showing the shirt you’re wearing in each video? It’s fun to geek out over shared fandoms, etc. Much love to you, the hubby, and all the kitties!

[@gwirithil1]

Thank you so much for this series! You might want to put Burnley and Trowbridge under 'supplies', if only because they carry the elusive and wonderful artificial whalebone (SUPER different from the plastic junk you buy at most craft or fabric stores). Some people are always going to prefer steel, naturally.

[@across2726]

Farthingales. In Canada is fabulous. I've been using them for years . Never had a problem. They have a great stock. Products arrive quickly.

[@kathyroseking5942]

This was too special. Thank you for sharing this information. I now need to add a budget for “ Doing the Thing Eye Candy “ . Oh and yes, actually doing the thing Goals for 2021!

[@JuanitathesewingTrex]

I made the tlc caftan because of your video - the long size in a lavender floral cotton with navy polkadot trim - i just love it - it is huge!! and the pattern was great to use - currently making the short version in a terracotta eygptian style flowy voile print with frog green trim for summer in Australia - thanks for the encouragement to do the thing

[@khaxjc1]

I am really tired and not feeling well so was finding it hard to concentrate. I was sort of just zoning out and looking at all the pretty without really registering. Then I heard free hat box pattern and perked right up. Awhile ago I repurposed a hatbox to hold all my embroidery hoops. It works so well and makes me very happy but I have one hoop thats just too big. When I think about how its all but one together in a single place I get twitchy. Ive wanted a larger box but wasn't willing to buy one when what I have works well enough. But making one? Making Im down for because in making I learn things. Incase my tired unwell self failed to remember I stopped the video to put this out there along with so much gratitude. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

[@shawnkimadopting]

I recently purchased supplies to begin my own corset-making adventure and had used many of these sites for patterns and supplies! Made me feel very validated in my choices! Thanks, Noelle!

[@michellecornum5856]

I had no idea there was so much out there. Thank you. Thinking about the Foundations Revealed Competition, if I can piece together a reference, I might do it. I really just want to straighten up my sewing space in the next few days -- or weeks. Stay well.

[@iupooiresa]

I recently got Prior Attire's Victorian Dressmaker book, and I am going to be perusing some fabric supply websites for an upcoming project.

[@smileyginger1]

Is it bad that I'm old enough to remember getting Amazon Dry Goods' paper catalog through the mail when Janet Burgess still owned it? Great resource list - thank you!

[@barbaraleaweaver-mercado1820]

Thank you so much for all your buying guides! This third one is most helpful for me, although all were very informative and will be useful to me.

[@annelewis7531]

Thanks for including some places to shop in Europe and the UK. Heaven knows how international shipping costs and duties are going to rise for us Brits after Dec31.

[@agelesstailoress]

I literally ran downstairs to show my parents when you mentioned how Constance made those costumes for Wonder Woman! That grey suit has been on my must-have list since I saw the movie, hopefully, this is the winter season in which it becomes a reality!

[@Lillyk96]

Folkwear has lots of really cool patterns including a lot of folk costume patterns for different regions Bra Maker Supply is a good corset supply place for Canadians An off topic suggestion is VecherniePosidelki on etsy she has the most amazing patterns for dolls, ornaments, little sewing organizers, etc. Her instructions are amazing and the results are so cute (very good presents!)

[@SciFiFreak185]

Seconding Bra Maker Supply for Canadians. I am a bra maker (learned from the owner's Craftsy course) but I love them SO MUCH.

[@shawnagoddard4999]

These videos are amazing! Thank you so much for putting these together. It’s very much appreciated! Not sure if I mentioned it one of the other videos (apologizes if I have) but The Tudor Tailor is amazing. Their namesake pattern book got me into pattern drafting which I found relaxing during the Pandemic.

[@strawberryemery]

Jsyk, I have signed up for diet pill linen! I am waiting for the regular white linen email, but have the email saved for when I want to reupholster my couch in rustic linen

[@FlybyStardancer]

Yay buying guide! What I’m doing? Completely unrelated! lol I ordered an inkle loom off of Etsy and it came today! I took an extra long dinner break to put my current tablet weaving wip on it. Oh! I did go to Christmas in the Park on Saturday! I wasn’t able to link up with my friends and be on the phone with them. :( It was lovely, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I’d had someone in the car with me. Oh well, we’ll see what they do next year (and how things look by next winter too!)

[@ruthwezeman6700]

Thank you so much - I hadn’t heard about many of these companies!

[@MaridithSmith]

I love Margo's patterns & the Tudor Tailor's patterns on their etsy. Both are worth every penny

[@fitzyfitz95]

Alysse Creations also sell corset supplies for my fellow french ppl!

[@dianap6965]

I love/hate the phrase "finish in the usual way"...... lololol sob

[@khaxjc1]

Diana P LizCapism just made a winter wear history bounding video and a good chunk became all about "finish in the usual way". If you haven't seen it already I 100% recommend.

[@phyliciagordon2604]

these buying guides have been amazing! I will certainly be revisiting them the next time I need any of this stuff. I am curious though - do you have any references for someone/someplace that is reputable for wig related stuff? Did I miss it? Some of the sites I come across just searching the internet seem questionable but I don't know enough about wigs and supplies for them to know what is and isn't legit.

[@peggyr9623]

This has been such a great series. Of course I want to buy everything!! Thanks for everything!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@silvergypsylady]

This series is so helpful. I have used a lot of these for feeding my sewing addiction 😋 I will definitely be referring to these videos in the future.. one can never have enough sewing resources. Maybe I missed it but I didn't see Folkwear Patterns mentioned. They have Victorian up to 20th Century. They have paper and pdf patterns. Most are multiple sized.

[@tiffanytomasino335]

I think I’m just going to hoard all the patterns for the pretty things. I feel like that’s a good use of my money lol thank you for sharing

[@ChrisOwen1971]

oh, Noelle.

[@ChrisOwen1971]

And also, in reply to myself because it's my day off and I have a glass of wine, your videos are ones I replay and take notes on. You give a ton of useful info, while being genuine and fun.

[@ritad673]

OMGosh, Noelle! I'm practically hyperventilating! I appreciate your videos SO much!

[@MonaSkovJensen]

These videos are awsome!

[@nevem5010]

Awesome list, thank you! 👍

[@danielletdg8423]

Thank you so much for this series! ❤

[@dragontearsoflove]

there goes any extra money I thought I had. thank you for sharing.

[@lavendah42]

wow there are so many pattern sites I've never come across... once again I *think* I'll thank you LOL

[@Lillyk96]

Elsewhere Millinery on etsy has tons of 20th century hat patterns

[@coreygilles847]

Thank you for all these

[@MistressOfInsanity]

I love sew curvy!

[@picassomanu185]

This is going to lead me to bankruptcy... But with joy in my heart ! So many new places, not enough cash. Oh well, Christmas is coming and we traditionnally watch heist movies then, I'll have to take notes. Also, a bit surprised you didn't mention Pinsent Tailoring in your comission chapter

[@blktauna]

Speaking as a medieval person, Margo's site is great. How do people not know Amazon Dry goods? I've shopped there for like 30 years... :)

[@ChrisOwen1971]

me too! Well, just under 20 years. But I love them. Back in the day I would pour over their paper catalogue. :D

[@craftyroo9930]

used to be the place where you'd buy corsets if you were costuming a show and didn't have the time or money to build from scratch.

[@lajoyous1568]

Sorry, I was apparently living under a rock, but I have now seen the light. 😏

[@blktauna]

@@lajoyous1568 lol as long as you see the light its not important how long it took 😁

[@elsielann]

I remember them as Amazon Drygoods & Pickling Works in the 90s, but I believe the actual name was Amazon Vinegar & Pickling Works Drygoods. The patterns they carried were a godsend when I costumed a local high school play. This was around the birth of the web, and certainly before I or anyone I knew had a personal computer, so the only way I found them was through the library. I had to call them to request a catalog be mailed to me. Lord, do I feel old!

[@cayjadoobirsingh2519]

Very helpful thank you!!! ❤️

[@catlaw5803]

"Never have I ever..." Taken more notes in my life lol

[@Costuming_Drama]

Hahahahaha

[@meamela9820]

I have pondered a while on buying som pdf-patterns, but the shops I have looked at are US based and I am in Europe, and from what I understand we use different paper sizes. I wonder if someone knows how big of an issue that is when printing the pattern out and getting the right size? Or if there are some historical pdf-patterns that are sold in Europe and work with A4-paper?

[@kirstenpaff8946]

Doesn't Prior Attire in the UK also do corsetry?

[@Costuming_Drama]

Yes but I haven’t used her services yet so I can’t make a personal recommendation! Remember, this isn’t an exhaustive list, just a list of places I have used and can recommend!

[@kirstenpaff8946]

@@Costuming_Drama Okay, makes sense.

[@sharonfischer7767]

I just watched this (actually I think I rewatched it) I always swore I would make the clothes but NEVER A CORSET! As they say never say never. I just made my first (theoretically its a mock up, but I may have taken it too far ... I bound the edges for example). I dont really know how to take it from mock up to the real thing I do think it ended up a it too big. I have had a lot of difficulty inserting the grommets. Do you have a video or any advice on this ? I know you use a press ... I'm just not sure how many corsets are in my future. I tried 3 different plier type tools ...

[@Costuming_Drama]

Plied tools are garbage. It hammer and die setter or a press. Don’t ever use pliers for anything that involves clothes!

[@sharonfischer7767]

Thank you.

[@sharonfischer7767]

@@Costuming_Drama which press do you recommend?

[@Costuming_Drama]

Goldstar has a delightful one and while it’s not cheap, it’s VERY inexpensive for what you get!

[@kmerritt09]

For anyone looking for medieval/fantasy costumes, I cannot recommend Fell and Fair enough. Their gear is high quality, well made and absolutely GORGEOUS! It’s all made of natural fiber materials and I love it so much I can hardly stand it! fellandfair.shop

[@kelstew3]

Wearing history is also on youtube that's where I found her.

[@Costuming_Drama]

Lots of these shops have owners on KZbin actually!!

[@kelstew3]

I will check them out

[@mrs.knecro7044]

It’s not historical per say but Damselcorsets.com or Damsel in this dress makes a lot of beautiful corsets and outfits. I have one of her over bust corsets and can say they are sturdy AF

[@c.w.3750]

Here’s the question for all costumers you can ask. During all openings (boxes or others) no one has a box opener.

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

for custom designs/commissions, you need to check out bellamae designs. her work is incredible, if you have not seen her channel yet.

[@agimagi2158]

My wallet is in danger!

[@anessaharris9947]

😀

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

Why do you make me poorer? Oh wait that’s me....