Resources:
*Tutorials/Guidance*
Your
Wardrobe Unlock'd: the Costume Maker's Companion -- In-depth studies
of historical garments and sewing techniques, tutorials out the wazoo,
lovingly researched tutorials and advice for making beautiful historic
clothes from a huge span of time. (full disclosure:
this site has a subscription fee, which I consider very much worth it.
If you decide to subscribe based on my reference, I get a kickback.)
(sister site to Your Wardrobe
Unlock'd: Foundations
Revealed - the Corsetmaker's Companion)
The
Costumer's Guide to Movie Costumes -- Screenshots, photos of exhibits,
and costume analysis with a focus on reproduction. Best place to find
out what some particularly fiddly detail looks like up-close.
The
Reniassance Tailor -- An absolutely magnificent guide to basic pattern
drafting and garment construction, plus specialized guidance for 16th
and 17th century articles of clothing. Ruffs! Gloves! Make your own
trim!
*Fabric*
Fabric.com
-- Sells fabric. Lots of fabric. All kinds of fabric. Very generous
free shipping policy.
Silk
Baron -- Silk fabrics, especially dupioni, available at good prices
and in an array of colors seen nowhere else.
Dharma
Trading -- Undyed natural-fiber fabric and the dyes that work on
it, plus iPoly for synthetics. I heart their 3mm silk chiffon so much.
And the always-favorite:
cut-up bedding and curtains from Goodwill.
*Embellishment*
(beads/trim/whatever)
Jan's
Jewelry Supplies -- A source for unusual colors and shapes of rhinestones,
rhinestone settings, and various faceted glass beads, filigrees, and
cameos. A true life-saver for vintage bling components.
Freedom
Crystals -- Chandelier replacement parts. That sounds not-terribly-useful
until you notice that it means crystal drops, beaded chain by the yard,
pendants, cut glass in odd shapes, and wholesale prices. Brilliant.
Some day I'll find a costume that makes use of their Crystal Fluted
Scroll.
Heritage
Trading (Ebay) -- New handmade bullion trim, among other freakishly
wonderful things. Has supplied multiple TV and movie sets with trim
and ornaments and will sell them to you too. Very graciously priced
for the quality involved.
Shipwreck
Beads -- Things with holes in them and related materials. Excellent
assortment of Czech cut and pressed glass, fancy stone, and mixtures.
I mean they've got everythig ELSE, too, but.
Fire
Mountain Gems -- More things with holes! Lots of pretty much everything.
