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Updated May 17, 1998
Dancer- 8010 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, MD., 20735. (301)856-2144
Sequin appliques, metallic and sequinned fabrics, rhinestones, beads, fringe, make-up, wigs, hats and gloves. Send $1 for catalog.
Dancer Designs- 5019 N. Brunson, Oklahoma City, OK. 73112, (405)947-8513
Ballroom supply. Shoes, costumes, jewelry, makeup, videos. Send $4 for catalog (refundable with 1st order)
Dark Elf- 643 Richmond Ct., Ramsey, NJ., 07446
Swords, knives and armor. Write for info.
De Meo Brothers, Inc.- 39 West 28th st., New York, NY., 10001. (212)679-9727
Wigs and wigmaking supplies. They will also match a hair sample. Send for free catalog.
Dharma Trading Co.- 1604 4th St., San Raphael, CA.,94915 (800)542-5227, (415)456-7657
Best source I've found so far for Dye supplies for almost any type of fabric. Fabric paints, dye resists, books, tools, & cloth. Call or write for free catalog.
Display & Costume Supply Inc.- 11201 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, WA., 98125 (206)362-4810
Fabrics, sequins, rhinestones, hats, make-up, novelties, supplies, etc. Send for free 70-page catalog.
Dixie Gun Works- P.O. Box 130, Union City, TN., 38261 (901)885-0374
HUGE 740-page catalog for $5. Replica guns, knives, swords, cannons and misc. militaria. Also patterns and garments, buckles, pewter, buttons, hats and books.
D.L. Designs-Glendale, CA., 91209 (213)663-9981
Historical and contemporay hat patterns for men and women. Brochure $1, refundable with first purchase.
Doering Designs- Rt. 2, Box 43, Dassel, MN., 55325
Patterns for Nordic/Scandanavian "Old Country" costumes. Also hand-tatted lace edging, pewter clasps & eylets and trims. Send $1 for brochure.
Don's Hobby Shop Co., Inc.- 612 1st St.,SW,Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 1M6 (403)262-5717
Costume findings and supplies. Makeup, wigs, rhinestones, sequins, beads, trims, canes, masks and hats. Catalog $2.
Dover Publications, Inc.- 31 East 2nd St.,Mineola, NY.,11501
Free catalog. Books by Erte, period fashion, ornament, arts and crafts, and period costume.
Drama Books- 134 Ninth St., San Francisco, CA.,94103 (415)255-0604,
Great source of costume books. Send $4.50+$1.50 shipping for catalog.
Dressmakers' Supply Co. LTD.- 1212 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4T 1W1 (416)922-6000
Large selection of embroidery thread, buttons, trim, rhinestones, feathers, hat forms, corset bones, fabrics, lining and patterns. Send $5 for catalog.
Eagle Feather Trading Post- 168 W. 12th St., Ogden, UT.,84404 (801)393-3991
Authentic Native American craft supplies. Feather, costume patterns;Indian, Mountain Men, Revolutionary, etc. Many types of beads. Send $3 for catalog.
Eastern Findings Corp.- 19 West 34th St., New York, NY.,10001 (212)695-6640
Metal finding and supplies. Catalog & supplements $10 (refundable after $200 purchase)
Mary Ellen & Co. Victorian Goods for Period Living- 29400 Rankert Rd., North Liberty, IN., 46554. (219)656-3000
Books, patterns, clothing, shoes, hats, fans, gloves and parasols. Catalog is $3
Enhancements Costume Supply - P.O. Box 8604, Anaheim, CA., 92812-0604 Fax: (714)638-4545, enhancmnts@aol.com
Millinery, hairgoods, books, and underpinnings. Catalog is $3.
Eskay Novelty Corp.- 34 West 38th St., New York, NY.,10018 (800-237-2202
Manufacturer,importer and exporter of feathers. If you need feathers, this is the place. Outstanding prices. Write for free catalog.
Ethnic Accessories- P.O. Box 250, Forestville, CA., 95436.
Pewter buttons, Egyptian and African beads, African fabric and books. Send $1 for catalog.
Fabric Center- 485 Electric Ave., P.O. Box 8212, Fitchburg, MA., 01420-8212, (508)343-4402
Nice decorative/upholstery fabrics catalog available. Upholstery fabric is great for period costumes.
Fabulous Furs- 700 Madison Ave., Covington, KY., 41011, (606)291-3300
Fake fur that looks like the real thing. Available by the yard. Also kits to make coats and jackets, including vintage styles. Free catalog.
Faces- P.O. Box 9595, Seattle, WA., 98109 (206)624-1140
Kyrolan make-up. Also custom masks and hair pieces. Phone/write for info.
Fall Creek Enterprises- P.O. Box 530, Freedom, CA.,95019 (408)728-1883, ajf5577@aol.com
Wide selection of Civil War items: weapons, leather items, shoes, accessories, trim, buttons, buckles, uniforms. Also tapes, books and patterns. Send $3 for general catalog and $3 for pattern catalog.
Fashion Blue Prints- 2191 Blossom Valley Dr., San Jose, CA., 95124 (408)356-5291
Ethnic patterns. Send $2 for catalog.
Fashion Touches- P.O. Box 804, Bridgeport, CT., 06604
Custom covered belts and buttons from your fabrics. Choose from over 200 styles. Catalog $1.
Fiebing Company, Inc.- P.O. Box 04125, 516 S. Second St., Milwaukee, WI., 53204. (414)271-5011
Leather dyes. Write for catalog.
Finebrand, Inc.- 3720 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vernon, CA., 90058. (213)588-3228
Corset boning, elastics, cotton tapes, webbing, buckles. Write for free catalog.
Fire Mountain Gems- 28195 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction, OR., 97523-9304, (800)423-2319.
Tons of beads, crystal, findings & gems. Large selection of ethnic styled beads in several finishes. Send $3 for 236 page catalog.
Flights of Fancy- 4 Sunnycrest Rd., Reno, NV., 89503. (702)786-5529
Glittered & sequinned scarves and veils, unusual imported fabrics. Catalog is $1.
The Folk Motif- P.O. Box 14755, Long Beach, CA.,90803 (213)439-7380
Folkdance clothing and shoes, fabric, embroidery books. Full catalog is $1.50
Folkwear Patterns- c/o The Taunton Press, 63 S.Main St.,P.O. Box 5506, Newton, CT., 06470-5506
Folkwear line of patterns includes both ethnic and vintage. Send $3 for catalog.
Freed Co.- 415 Central Ave.NW, Albuquerque, NM.,87103 (505)247-9311
Masks,silks, beads, leathers,furs, scarves, ethnic clothing, and custom costumes. Send for free catalog.
Friends Patterns- PO Box 56, Bradford OH 45308
Amish clothing patterns. Send $1 for catalog.
Ginsco Trims- 242 W.38th, Dept.D, New York, NY.,10018
Trims,braids,tassels,fringes,cords,edging,metallicks,pearls,frogs,buttons,ruffles, etc. Color catalog $5 (refunded on first order)
Glitter World- 914 W. Marcello Ave., Thousand Oaks, CA., 91320. (805)498-5274
Belly dance materials. Fabrics, scarves, shawls, vests, veils, belts and jewelry. Send $3.00 for catalog. (make checks payable to Georgia Fizdale)
Gloves by Hammer of Hollywood- 7210 Melrose Ave.,Los Angeles, CA., 90046 (213)938-0288
Gloves in leather,nylon, hand-crochet, velvet, metallic and satin. All typles of lenghts. They also do custom orders. Send SASE for price list.
G. Gedney Godwin- 2139 Welsh Valley Rd., Valley Forge, PA., 19481, (610)783-0670
Reproductions from the 18th century: weapons, accessories, uniforms, civilian clothes, and custom shoes. 120-page catalog is $4.95 (incl. $3 off coupon for order over $25)
Golden Gait Mercantile- 421 Main St., Ferndale, CA., 95536 (707) 786-4891
Lots of hats. Also antique clothes, and Past Patterns. Write for info.
Gordon Novelty Co.- 933 Broadway, New York, NY., 10010. (254)8616
Hats, masks, canes, parasols, accessories, jewelry and makeup. Send $10 for catalog .
Grand Stage Co., Inc..- 630 West Lake St., Chicago, IL.,60606 (800)621-2181
Theatrical supply house. Friendly plastic, Foam Fast, Make-up, Armor putty, etc. Send for free catalog.
Greenberg & Hammer, Inc.- 24 West 57th St., New York, NY., 10019. (212)246-2835
Notions & dressmaker's supplies including corset boning and horsehair braid. Catalog $1.
Grey Owl Indian Craft Co., Inc.- 132-05 Merrick Blvd, P.O. Box 340468, Jamaica, NY., 11434. (718)341-4000
Everything needed to make almost any type of Native American Costume. Send $3 for 200+ page catalog.
Jean Hardy Patterns- 2151 LaCuesta Dr., Santa Ana, CA., 92705
Patterns for riding clothes. Brochure is $1.
Harper House Historic Patterns and other Treasures - P.O. Box 39, Williamstown, PA., 17098. (717)647-2480.
Historical and ethnic patterns. 72-page catalog is $4.50
Hatcrafters- 20 N. Springfield Rd., Clifton Heights, PA., 19018 (610)623-2620,jscottjr@msn.com
Manufactures over 450 wool and felt theatrical hats. Also does custom design. Send $3 for catalog.
The Hat/Cap Exchange- P.O. Box 377, Betterton, MD., 21610-0377. (410)348-2244
100+ hats in stock, plus custom orders. Send $5 for catalog.
Hedgehog Handworks- P.O. Box 45384, Westchester, CA., 90045, (310)670-6040
Costuming books, supplies, notions, hooks, clasps, buttons. Catalog $5.
Heidi's Pages & Petticoats- 810 El Caminito, Livermore, CA., 94550
Mail-order source for patterns and supplies of the Civil War era. Send $3 for catalog.
Hyman Hendler & Sons- 729 East Temple St, Los Angeles, CA., 90012 (213)626-5123 and (800)421-8963
Large selection of fabric and trims. Send for free Theatrical Fabrics catalog.
The Hide & Leather House- 595 Monroe St.,Napa, CA., 94558. (800)4-LEATHER
Good supply of all typles of leather in many colors. Prices are excellent. Free catalog.
Historic Fashions- 620 W.Wilson #E, Glendale, CA., 91203
Primarily medieval and renaissance garb. Send SASE for info.
Hollywood Book and Poster- 6349 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA., 90028. (213)465-8764
If you do re-creation costumes from films or TV, this is a great place for info! Extensive selection of stills in black and white, and color, lobby cards, magazines, posters and postcards. Send them a SASE with specific request.
Hollywood Fancy Feather Co.- 12140 Sherman Way, North Hollywood, CA., 91605. (818)765-1767 & (800)828-6689
All kinds of feathers. Single and by the pound, strung feathers, feathered fans, masks and boas. Write for free catalog.
Horse's Mouth Historical Clothiers- 131 South Orange St., Escondido, CA., 92025-4124, (619)737-9509, Attn: Marjorie Cutting (horses_mouth@juno.com )
Custom made period clothing and uniforms for ReEnactors, Living
Historians, and Period Weddings. Supply them with sketches, drawings
and/or pictures for a quote. The designer will create custom drafted
patterns to your measurements. They guarantee workmanship for the life
of the garment.
House Morning Star- 11246 S. Post Oak Rd. #217, Houston, TX., 77035, (713)729-7990
Patterns,books, and sewing materials. Costumes to order-mostly Tudor stuff
Hula Supply Center, Inc.- 2346 South King St., Honolulu, HI., 96826. (800)237-3347
Polynesian dance costumes, headdresses, props and accessories. Send for free catalog.
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