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Long Plain Metal Aglets

A longer aglet for finishing lace ands.

£1.49

Locking Roller Buckles - Chrome Finish

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

£1.31

Clover Mini Iron II

UK PLUG BACK IN STOCK!! You can use the Euro plugs in the UK with a 2 pin adaptor. These...

£40.75

Shoben Folding Metre Stick

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We say.. Shoben's  Folding Metre stick is wonderful, ideal if you need to travel with...

£24.18

Busks- Conical or Tapered Stainless Steel Busks for Corsetry

Two part steel busks, tapered towards the top.

£8.39

Easy Check Tape Measure

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

£3.88

Venice Lace Trim - Linnea

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

£2.94

Wide Steel Bones With Dipped ends, Underbusks 1.1mm x 23mm

Wide steel bones for behind busks or figure support.

£1.01

Ladies Couture Tailoring Michelle Pye

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In this practical guide, Michelle Pye demystifies the process of making a handmade jacket....

£19.97

1770's Riding Habit Pattern by J P Ryan

1770's Riding Habit Pattern by J P Ryan

£30.34

Non-sew press fastener Anorak, 15mm, silver-coloured-Prym brand

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Packs of 10 Anorak fasteners in Silver  with setting tool. Non-sew press fasteners...

£10.79

Crinoline (Crin) Tape, Soft Boning, Horsehair braid

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Crinoline tape for millinery, blallroom and bridal gowns

£18.05

Glass Headed Pins -Multi-Coloured 30 x 0.60mm

Glass Headed Pins -Bulk Pack

£27.54

D Rings

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

£0.13

Revolving Hole Punch - Prym

Very high quality Prym branded revolving hole punch. Do not confuse with cheaper versions...

£16.13

Bone Casing (Tubular Boning Tape)

The easiest way to add boning channels to corsets, crinolines, bustles etc

£6.28

Multi-Coloured Steel Spoon Busks for Corsetry. European made.

Spoon Busks, essential for 1870s to early 1900s corsetry.

£29.72

Bra Elastic - Bra Strapping

Bra strap elastic in black and white

£7.75

Pre - Finished Foam Bra Padding -Tricot

NUDE BACK IN STOCK! Chlorine resistant foam with a durable 100% polyester knit on both...

£10.68

Simplicity Sewing Machine Magnifier

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Helpful for tired and ageing eyes. Fits most sewing machines Vibration damper LED...

£12.00

Clip and Glide, Clover Bodkin

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Elastic insertion made easy!

£5.40

Fray Stop

Safe and non-toxic glue, ideal for sealing eyelet holes etc Dries clear and remains...

£3.50

The VARIO Creative® Tool

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The tool to set eyelets and washers and rivets, no more tired hands.

£79.00

Shelley Full Band Bra - Pattern

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

£18.67

Disposable Dress Shields (4 pairs)

Hygenic protection for fittings

£3.31

Weightlifter Buckle - Chrome Finish

Classic, heavy duty 'weightlifter' roller Buckle, n/p finish. 25mm

£0.54

South Asian Tops & Wraps

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An exotic mini-wardrobe with Burmese jacket, Thai wrap blouse, and Indian choli to wear with a...

£19.00

Handy Measuring Gauge

This little gadget lives next to our sewing machine. It has proved so useful.Metal gauge with...

£3.28

Complete Suspenders

Ideal to make or replace, just sew on.

£2.69

MAKING TUTUS by AMANDA HALL

Making Tutus is a practical guide to making these traditional costumes for classical ballet...

£19.29

8mm Eyelets and Washers - Prym

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

£7.21

Bondaweb

Vilene Bondaweb Fusing Fabric The simple way to fix fabric to fabric, fantastic for...

£4.56

Make and Fit Swimwear by Beverly Johnson

Another great book in the Make & Fit Series of books by Beverly Johnson! It's everything...

£21.51

Tailors Chalk -HANCOCK'S

Workroom essential

£1.38

Wide Elastic Fabric or Belting.

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Wide elastic for adding stretch panels to corsets etc

£8.86

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...

£29.88

Easy Loop Turner

We love any gadget that actually makes sewing easier and as with all of our products this one...

£5.05

Tailors Ham, Sleeve Roll and Pressing Mitt

Traditional pressing aids, also good for corsetry.

£9.80

Parasol Frame (Skeleton) Kit

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Hard to find parasol frames in adult and childrens sizes.

£9.53

Making Vintage Wedding Dresses- Inspiring Timeless Style

Cotton Corset laces with silver metal aglets (end tags)

£23.66

ANTIQUE STYLE Dresssmakers Gift Set

Rather lovely gift for the dressmaker in your life, this delightful gift set is beautifully...

£22.48

Making Corsets By Julie Collins Brealey

Over the centuries, the corset has been a vital garment designed to support and shape the...

£18.42

Fil Au Chinois Metallized Polyester Thread

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We stock some of the wonderful Fil au Chinois Threads. These threads not only sew beautifully...

£5.59

Wide Jet Black Corset Busks High Quality

Classic two part busk powder coated to gorgous jet black.

£12.18

4mm Prym Corsetry Eyelets and Washers packs of 50 or 500 (with hammer tool)

The best corset eyelets and washers available.

£5.71

Heavy Duty Hook and Eye Tape (Cotton)

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

£14.23

Continuous Low Uni-Wires

Continuous Low Uni-Wires

£9.32

LED Needle Threader - Prym

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

£5.38

Bra Kits

Kits with all the basic stuff to make a bra, perfect for the first-time bra-maker or for...

£33.85

The Big Book of Swimwear

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

£48.39

Reinforced Boning

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

£39.11

Freedom Corset - Pattern

This well-fitting corset with an underbust variation is so-named because of the amount of...

£19.20

Prym Mini Steam Iron

Tiny but very practical steam iron.

£32.58

Bikini Clips 19mm Black - Hemline brand

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Secure clip for closing bikini bra backs. Black, 19mm/0.75in. 1 set....

£1.90

Eyelet Plier Set with 4mm eyelets and jersey fasteners -REDUCED TO CLEAR

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Metal Eyelet setting pliers with pack of  100 single part 4mm eyelets in several...

£15.00