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Making Victorian Costumes for Women by Heather Audin

Starting with the early years of Victoria's reign, this essential book examines the...

Sulky Rayon 40 200m rolls

Tailors Ham (Prym brand), Sleeve Roll and Pressing Mitt

Traditional pressing aids, also good for corsetry.

Waisted Efforts An illustrated guide to corset Making by Robert Doyle. OUT OF PRINT! Last few copies, signed.

This well thought after book is now out of print, we have unearthed a few copies, brand new,...

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8mm Eyelets and Washers in 11 Colours- Prym

These 8mm eyelets and washers can make a statement when used in corsetry and are great for all...

The Big Book of Swimwear

The Big Book of Swimwear! Have you wanted to make your own swimwear but feel you haven’t...

Recycled Buckram for Millinery -Medium Weight

double buckram for millinery and other crafts.

Bra Overwires

We have had these made exclusively for us. Four different sizes in heavy gauge steel with...

Duchess Satin

Soft, flowing satin. Beatiful quality in fabulous shades

Mull

Amazing Millinery and dressmaking fabric.

Wide Jet Black Corset Busks High Quality

Classic two part busk powder coated to gorgous jet black.

Firemen's Clasps

Neat version of the classic firemen's clasps. Three sizes, total width 55mm (silver) 75mm...

Squeezy Purse Closures

We've been looking for these for a while. Great for making glasses cases, purses...

Venice Lace Trim - Linnea

A new trim in our range, softer than our other Venice lace trims 50mm deep, pattern...

Straw Braid for Millinery. Hat Making, Boaters etc….

Classic straw braid in two colours.

Floral Black Powernet

Gorgeous soft Powernet with 4 way stretch. Superb for adding stretch panels to...

Boot Hook Fasteners

Useful fastener for corsets, boots etc.

Powernet - Powermesh (Heavy weight)

Amazingly strong fabric for bras, corselets and other undergarments.

T- Pins for Millinery and Upholstery

T-pins. Essential for hat blocking, costume, crafts, upholstery. Choose from 32mm long...

Coats Tacking (Basting) Thread -PRYM 200m

100% cotton basting threadFor basting textiles1 roll with 200 m thread Low tensile strength...

Swing Suit

Misses Extra Small to Extra Large.This classic 1950s silhouette has timeless appeal. The...

Loop (Rouleaux) Turner

Another top quality sewing tool from Prym

Silk Ribbon 54yd rolls

Beautiful Silk Ribbon, wide. 1/4" x 54 yards rolls

Soft Straw Braid for Millinery. Hat Making, Boaters, moses baskets etc…. REDUCED TO CLEAR

Classic soft straw braid in two colours.

Needle Twister from Prym

We say... This is a superb way to store needles in your hand sewing kit. We love ours, tidy,...

Shelley Full Band Bra - Pattern

The designer bra you've been waiting for from Pin-up Girls. This stylish full band bra can be...

LED Needle Threader - Prym

Many of us sew whilst tired, in poor lighting and have eyes that are not what they once...

Making Vintage 1920's Clothes for Women

The 'roaring twenties' were exciting years for women's fashion. The iconic image is of the...

Ornate Buckle 75mm wide - Union Knopf by Prym

Sold and ornate these buckle from Union Knopf are really lovely.` These are 75mm wide...

Wide Steel Bones With Dipped ends, Underbusks 0.55mm x 23mm

Wide steel bones for behind busks or figure support.

Black Black Ragged Rose Trim - Card of 13.4m

I card of 13.4m Ragged Rose trim. Soft 3d roses on tulle backing, ideal for that gothic...

1920s Collapsible Hat

This a simple but very period hat that can also work for as a modern winter hat.

Lace Appliques -TO CLEAR -BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

A range of gorgeous corded lace appliques.

11mm wide Spiral Wires for Corsetry - finished with end caps

These wider spirals are lovely where extra support is needed, they make a very comfortable...

D Rings

Classic D rings for corsetry, leatherwork and other crafts. Gunmetal colour, 18mm...

Lingerie Elastic

Lingerie essential

Busks- Conical or Tapered Stainless Steel Busks for Corsetry

Two part steel busks, tapered towards the top.

Lacing Loops

Lovely alternative to eyelets for lacing corsets and for repairing your boots

Complete Suspenders

Ideal to make or replace, just sew on.

Bra Elastic - Bra Strapping

Bra strap elastic in black and white

1.5" White Nylon Lace with Satin Centre Band (Ice Cream Lace)

Perfect for bridal, costume and accessories. Known as ice cream lace the delightful...

1750’s Coat with Military Variations for the Officer or Enlisted Man

Coats of the 1750 s were boxier in shape than the coats worn later in the 18th century. This...

1878 Long Draped Overskirt -PAPER PATTERNS

This skirt is drafted based on an actual garment as seen in Harper's Bazaar magazine. The...

Cotton Bobbinet - Diamond Pattern

Couture fabric for foundation garments

Easy Check Tape Measure

We never thought we'd get so exited about a tape measure but we did and here it is! Wrap...

Heavy Duty Hook and Eye Tape (Cotton)

Cotton based herringbone tape with heavy duty metal hooks and eyes. This versatile tape is...

Ironing Rulers - Transparent Prym

Heatproof, transparent ironing rulers, absolutely brilliant! Choose from 2...

Locking Roller Buckles - Chrome Finish

Top quality Locking Roller buckles. Add a novel finish to your corset by adding little...

Mens Waistcoat Block Pattern SHOBEN

Classic Waistcoat Block Pattern by Alan Cannon Jones also illustrating classic style...

Overlockers and Overlooking - A Practical Guide by Lorna Knight

Overlockers do so much more than just join seams and neaten edges. With this practical book by...

Pre - Finished Foam Bra Padding -Tricot

Chlorine resistant foam with a durable 100% polyester knit on both sides, enabling you to use...

Reinforced Boning

Great for basques, swimwear and lighter foundation garments. This fine boning has thickened...