Welcome to Vena Cava Design

THERMO trick markers, heat-erasable

Easy, accurate, useful,

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...

Heavy Duty Hook and Eye Tape (Cotton)

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

SHOBEN Self Adhesive Tape Measure 10m

Multi-purpose Adhesive Tape Measure Super useful Fashion Tool. Available in 10 m...

Spot Broche Fabric for Corsets, beautiful, heavy, traditional fabric. NEW COLOURS!

Traditional high quality corsetry fabric

Silk Ribbon 54yd rolls

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

Fil Au Chinois Linen Cable Extra Glace thread (Waxed Lin Cable Extra)

Ideal for flossing, buttonholes etc

White plastic coated Corset Busks - Evenly spaced clasps

We carry a small stock of busks with 6 evenly spaced clasps (rather than having the two close...

Crinoline (Crin) Tape, Soft Boning, Horsehair braid -TO CLEAR!

Crinoline tape for millinery, blallroom and bridal gowns

Busks- Conical or Tapered Stainless Steel Busks for Corsetry

Two part steel busks, tapered towards the top.

Reinforced Boning

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

Easy Check Tape Measure

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

Deluxe all wood Sleeve Board

Very large, quality sleeve board.

Ironing Board Cover Fasteners

Pack of 3 elastic fasteners for adjustable fastening of ironing board covers. These are...

Shelley Full Band Bra - Pattern

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

Sandits

We say.... These are brilliant! One of the most useful things we have ever found. Like...

Complete Suspenders

Ideal to make or replace, just sew on.

1920s Collapsible Hat

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

Loop (Rouleaux) Turner

Another top quality sewing tool from Prym

Pressing tool, Wooden Aid for Tailoring/Dressmaking

Marvelllous wooden tool for beauitiful seams.

Ornate Buckle 75mm wide - Union Knopf by Prym

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

Viscose Satin Bias Binding (20mm wide) 100m Rolls!

High quality bias binding 

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...

19mm Suspender Elastic

Classic suspender elastic 

Locking Roller Buckles - Chrome Finish

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

Wide Elastic Fabric or Belting. REDUCED TO CLEAR

Wide elastic for adding stretch panels to corsets etc

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...

Lacing Loops

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

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...

MASSIVE REMNANT SALE! Roll end bargains. NEW ITEMS ADDED 10/03/26

ONLY ONE OF EACH AVAILABLE, DO NOT ADD MORE THAN ONE TO YOUR CART We've had  a big...

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...

Children size parasol frames -SECONDS

Bamboo Fan Staves

The VARIO Creative® tools and more!

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

Leatherwork - A Practical Guide by Chris Taylor . Hardback

Leatherwork A Practical GuideChris TaylorLeatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as...

Prym Vario Pliers Starter Kit, Eyelets, Press Fasteners, Jersey Fasteners...

Great kit to get you started with Prym no-sew fasteners.

Sulky Rayon 40 200m rolls

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

Traditional pressing aids, also good for corsetry.

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...

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

Classic straw braid in two colours.

Boot Hook Fasteners

Useful fastener for corsets, boots etc.

Powernet - Powermesh (Heavy weight)

Amazingly strong fabric for bras, corselets and other undergarments.

Making Vintage 1920's Clothes for Women

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

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

Wide steel bones for behind busks or figure support.

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

A range of gorgeous corded lace appliques.

D Rings

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

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...

Pre - Finished Foam Bra Padding -Tricot

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

South Asian Tops & Wraps -REDUCED

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

Black and Ivory Satin Bias Binding (18mm wide) 3 part rolls.

High quality bias binding 

Black Satin Bias Binding (18mm wide) 144m Rolls!

High quality bias binding