Library
This section is intended as an online resource for costuming and garment
building. We offer instructions and tips for
using some of the items we sell as well as photos
of some garments which we have made from the patterns that we stock.
Our Online Classes section covers
seveal aspects of costume and corset building. In this section we offer
an extensive section on corset building... our "Corset
Book".
If what you want is not listed below, click on one of the buttons above
to take you to your area of interest.
Period Costume
Historical Undergarments
Over the next year we hope to build several half-scale, historic undergarments
in order to demonstrate both accurate silhouette and the contemporary
products used for building these garments. The garments pictured on
the following pages have been built using the information provided by
Jean Hunnisett in her books "Period Costume for Stage &
Screen -Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800" and "Period
Costume for Stage & Screen - Patterns for Women's Dress 1800 - 1909".
The garments were drafted by Cynthia McLennan, recently retired from
the Stratford Shakespearean Festival Theatre and stitched by her as
well. It is important to understand the half-scale garments are not
much less time consuming than full-scale garments, as these are detailed
pieces. Approximate times will be listed for the construction of each
set. Keep in mind that these times are based on the hours required by
a very experienced Costume Cutter.
See also Comparison photos of some
of the corset patterns we sell.
See also Comparison photos of some
of the Bustle patterns we sell or recommend.
See also our Photo Album for photographs of
many of the historic garments and period costumes we have made.
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