For the best source listing available, go to: The Whole Costumers Catalogue. Many of the listings featured in The Costume Source came from it. Simply put, a must have for all costumers. The 14th edition is available for a mere $17 + $3 shipping.
Updated May 17, 1998
I'm Stuffed- P.O. Box 432, Richboro, PA., 18954. Fax:(215) 396-9599
Fake fur of all types. If they don't have it, they claim they can get it.
Indianapolis Costume Co., Inc.- 615-619 Virginia Ave., Indianapolis, IN., 46203. (317) 634-2229
Costumes and accessories. masks, wigs, tiaras and crowns, hats, mask and mold making compounds. Catalog is $2.
Industrial Plastics Supply Co.- 309 Canal st., New York, NY., 10013, (212)226-2010
Sells just about everything plastic including items for costume and prop needs. They do mail orders with a $25 minimum. Call or write for info.
Jehlor Fantasy Fabrics- 730 Andover Park West, Seattle, WA., 98188, (206)575-8250
Specializes in fabrics. Also appliques, trim, feathers, beads and rhinestones. Catalog is $5 and includes swatches.
Judy's Creative Costuming and Crafts- 21934 Swope Ln., Sedalia, MO., 65301-9417, (816)826-5743
Specializes in belly dance costumes. Also has appliques, beads, fringe and metallic fabrics. Send $2 for catalog and swatches.
Kashmira- 2319 N. 189th St., Seattle, WA., 98133, (206)365-5973
Mail order belly dance supplies. Write for free catalog.
Kasuri Dyeworks- 1959 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA., 94704, (510)841-4509
Japanese textile products and craft supplies, including fabrics, dyeing supplies and books and patterns for traditional Japanese garments. Catalog available in 2-hour video format for $12.50.
Kiefer's Lengerie Fabrics- 51 Ferry St-P.O.Box 7500, Jersey City, NJ, 07307, (201)798-2266
Lingerie, loungewear and activewear fabrics and patterns. Lace, trim, findings and cone thread. Free catalog.
Kimena's Boutique- P.O. Box 7512, Datona Beach, FL., 32116, (904)252-4730, kimena@aol.com
Ballroom dancing accessories, costume jewelry, fashion accessories. Send $2.00 for catalog (refundable with first order)
L & H Hats- 179 Melville St., Dundas, Ontario, Canada, L9H 2A9, (905)627-7492
Hats. Pretty much anything you'd like from historical to futuristic. Also special orders. Write for free brochure.
Lacey Costume Wig- 505 Eighth Ave (11th floor), New York, NY., 10018, (212)695-1996 or (800)562-9911
Over 200 wigs, including 100 styles of "costume" wigs including historical styles. Write for free catalog and price list.
Latierida- 4138 University Way NE, Seattle, WA. (206)632-1796
They have a nice "poets shirt" available, called and Equidorian wedding shirt, with nice billowy sleeves. No catalog available, but will do mail order.
L. Laufer & Co., Inc.- 115 West 27th St., New York, NY., 10001, (212)242-2345 or (800)334-9906
Corset supplies, hooks and eyes, taffeta, elastics, etc. Send for free catalog.
Legendary Arms- P.O. Box 20198. Greeley Square Station, New York, NY., 10001-9992, (212)532-9055
Replicas of recent "historical swords". Send $5 for catalog.
Licata Custom Knives & Armor- 116 Front Street, Mineloa, NY., 11501. (516)248-8633
Write for info.
Lincoln Enterprises- P.O. Box 691370, W.Hollywood, CA., 90069, (818)989-4878
Mail order source of STAR TREK memoriabilia. Patterns for uniforms, insignia, belt buckles, phasers, etc. Send $1 for catalog.
M & J Trimming- 1008 6th Ave., New York, NY., 10018. (212)391-6200
Trim, rhinestones, feathers, millinery supplies, beads, beaded trims, appliques, ribbons, braids, buttons, tassels etc. Write for catalog.
MacKenzie-Smith- Medieval Arms & Armor, P.O. Box 3315, Truckee, CA., 96160, (800)829-1974
Beautiful stuff. Medieval arms and armor. Specializes in plate armor. Catalog is $3.
Mardigan's Maile- P.O. Box 182, Buzzards Bay, MA., 02532, (508)759-1379, grog@four.net
Chainmaile shirts, belts, jewelry and best of all..RINGS sold by the thousand so you can make your own creations without the tedium of cutting them yourself. Catalog $2, refundable w/first order.
Mediaeval Miscellanea- 6530 Spring Valley Dr., Alexandria, VA, 22312, (703)642-1740
Period Patterns, Pavillions. Write for info.
Medieval Replicas- 6444 E. Spring St. #207, Long Beach, CA., 90815, (310)431-0402
Replica weapons. Send $.32 stamp for catalog.
Mehron, Inc.- 100 Red Schoolhouse Rd., Chestnut Ridge, NY., 10977 (800)332-9955
Theatrical make-up company. Send for free catalog.
Merlyn- 15330 L.B.J. Freeway #314, Mesquite, TX. ,75150, (800)584-1495
Historical garb and patterns. Free brochure.
Mikan Theatrical- 54 Tide Mill Rd., Hampton, NH., 03842. (603)926-2744
Latex appliances, theatrical make-up, beards and mustaches, books, feathers, swords and warpons, accessories, props, wigs, boning, celastic, etc. Send for free catalog.
Montana Leatherworks LTD.- 47 Greeme St., New York, NY., 10013, (212)431-4015
Theatrical foot wear and accessories. Custom work. "You draw it, we'll make it!" Write for more information.
Montery Outlet Store- P.O. Box 271, 1725 E. Delavan Dr., Jamesville, WS., 53545, (800)432-9959
Fake fur of all kinds. Call or write for info.
Moresca Clothing & Costume- 395 Union Center Road, Ulster Park, NY., 12487, (914)331-6012
"Psuedo-historical" costume and clothing. Fantasy Renaissance themes. Custom orders accepted. Send $6.75 for catalog.
Nancy's Notions- 333 Beichl Ave, Beaver Dam, WI., 53916, (800)833-0690
Virtually any kind of sewing notion imaginable. Send for free catalog.
New Columbia- P.O. Box 524-LH, Charlston, IL., 61920
Specializes in reproduction uniforms. Catalog is $4.50.
Noble Collection- P.O. Box 1476, Sterling, VA., 20167, (800)866-2538
Swords, knives, and other arms and armor. Beautiful full color catalog $3.
Ben Nye Makeup- 5935 Bowcroft St., Los Angeles, CA., 90016 (310)839-1984
Excellent quality theatrical makeup and effects. Call or write for free catalog.
Old World Sewing Pattern Company- Route 2, Box 103, Cold Spring, MN., 56320, (612)685-3533 weekends.
19th century historical patterns. Send $1 for catalog.
Other Times Productions- 361 60th St., Oakland, CA., 94618, (510)655-7168 evenings, (510)845-9851 days.
Publisher and mail order source for costuming books. Send SASE for free flyer.
(Lauren Podolak -- costume@milieux.com)
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