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Past Patterns- P.O. Box 2446, Richmond, IN., 47374, (317)962-3333, pastpat@aol.com
Patterns, books, corset kits. Catalog $4
Pegee of Williamsburg-Patterns from Historie- P.O. Box 127, Williamsburg, VA., 23187-0127, (804)220-2722
Mail order pattern company. Revolutionary Era, Gone with the Wind Patterns. Send $2 for illustrated brochure.
Period Impressions- 1320 Dale Dr., Lexington, KY., 40517
Patterns for 18th, 19th and 20th century. Catalog $1
Personal Patterns- c/o Water Fountain Software, 13 E.17th St, 3rd Floor, New York, NY., 10003, (212)929-6204
Computer software that prints accuate, full-sized patterns. Just enter your measurements. Prints basic bodice w/darts, sleeves,skirts, pants, shell, kimono, princess line and more. Will also print 1/2 & 1/4 scale. DOS only. Demo disk $10, Program $150
Prentice-Hall, Inc- Route 59 at Brook Hill Drive, West Nyack, NY., 10995
Publishes theatrical costuming books. Write for information.
Pro Chemical & Dye Inc.- P.O. Box 14, Somerset, MA., 02726., (508)676-3838
Dyes and dyeing supplies. Write for free catalog.
Products of the Past- West Main Street, Wilmington, VT., 05363
Colonial clothing, patterns, household accessories, wigs, buttons and more. Send $2 for catalog.
The Puppetry Store- 1525 24th St. S.E., Auburn, WA., 98002-7837, (206)833-8377
Puppetry items, including books and patterns. Catalog $3
Raiments - See Alteryears in Suppliers A-C
Rainbow Feather Dyeing Co.- 813 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA., 91502, (818-842-3107
All types of feathers, natural and dyed. They specialize in dyeing to match a fabric swatch. Write for price sheet and descriptions.
Renaissance Dancewear- 2284 N. Brunswick, Fresno, CA., 93722, (209)271-1411
Tights. Custom dyeing, parti-colored, and slashed available. Free catalog.
Renaissance Herald- P.O. Box 422, Riverside, CA.,92502, (909)943-7333
Quarterly magazine containing advertisment for many companies dealing in period garb, armor, weapons, etc... Two subscribtion plans: $7 for lifetime sent bulk mail, or $5 annually sent first class.
Rose Brand Textile Fabrics- 517 West 35th St., New York, NY.,10001, (800)223-1624
Full line of theatrical fabrics. Write for price list. Will swatch.
Rose D'Zynes- 1196 Sunglow Dr., Oceanside, CA., 92056, (800)899-7673
Custom designed medieval and Renaissance wedding attire for rent or purchase. Call to request a videotape of bridal fashions.
Rubie's Costume Co., Inc.- 1 Rubie Plaza, Richmond Hill, NY., 11418, (212)846-1008
5 brands of theatrical meka-up, synthetic and human hair wigs, latex prosthetics, 200 types of hats, helmets, tiaras, scepters, costume fabric and trim, masks. Send $2.50 for catalog.
Rupert, Gibbon & Spider- P.O. Box 425, Healdsburg, CA., 95448, (707)433-9577, (800)442-0455
Manufactures Jacquard dyes and fabric paints and carries 85 varieties of silk and cotton. Free catalog.
S.A. Feather Company- 5852 Enterprise Pkwy., Billy Creek Commerce Center, Ft. Meyers, FL.,33905, (813)693-6363 or (800)226-8698
Feathers, boas, plumes etc. They will dye feathers to match a fabric swatch. Write for free price list.
St. Michael's Emporium- Dept NT, 156 East Second St., Suite 1, New York, NY., 10009,stmichemp@aol.com
Leather wear, corsets, makeup, armor, and renaissance accessories. Send $3 for catalog.
Salamander Armoury- 330 S. Decatur Ste 109, Las Vegas, NV., 89107, (702)566-8551
Custom daggers, swords, and jewelry. Print or Video catalog $5.
Salt Lake Costume Co., - 1701 South 11th St., Salt Lake City, UT.,84105
Write for "Novelties, Masks and Hats" catalog and "Fabrics and Trimmings" catalog.
Samira's- 514 2nd St. #A, Davis, CA., 95616-4619, (916)753-1020
Belly dancing supplies, fabric, ethnic jewelry, scarves, shawls and books. Send $2 for catalog.
Sandlar- 1661 East 8th St., Brooklyn, NY., 11223, (718)645-6471
My favorite source of period & fantasy shoes and boots. I have a pair of short boots that have been worn to many and event for the last 5 years, and are still in terrific condition. Your choice of colors in either leather and/or suede. They can also incorporate your fabric into the shoes or boots for that perfect match! Brochure available.
San Francisco Pleating Co.- 425 2nd St.,San Francisco, CA., 94107, (415)982-3003
Custom pleating. They do knife, accordion, crystal, box, mushroom and sunburst pleating on your cloth. Send business sized (#10) SASE for brochure.
Schenz Theatrical Supply- 2959 Colerain, Cincinnati, OH., 45225 (513)721-5600,sarausch@aol.com
Animal costumes, celastic and foam rubber animal heads, makeup, hair goods and latex masks. Catalog available.
J.F. Schroter Antique Arms- P.O. Box 794, Costa Mesa, CA., 92627
Replica arms, armor, swords and daggers. Send $3 for catalog.
Sewing Emporium- 1079 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA., 92010, (619)420-3490
Mail order source for all kinds of sewing notions and accessories. Catalog is $4.95.
Shipwreck Beads- 5021 Mud Bay Rd., Olympia, WA., 98502, (206)866-4061
Beads, findings, needles, shells, rhinestones and jewelry supplies. Send $3 for catalog and price list.
Shrader Bootmaker- 1508 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, CA., 94960, (425)459-6576
Custom boots from your measurements and design sketch. Period shoe kits available too. Also leather boot and shoe making supplies. Send $1 for measurement sheet/catalog.
M. Siegel Co., Inc.- 120 Pond St., Ashland, MA., 01721, (508)881-5200
All kinds of leather. Good prices. Send $3 for catalog.
Skatedesign- 612
W. University, #301, Rochester, MI 48307, (248) 608-8919, sk8desgn@tir.com
Several types of Lycra including holigram, glitter, Stretch velvets, chiffons, rhinestones, sequins, beads and patterns for skating outfits. Send $3 for catalog.
The Slashed Shoe- 5403 Palo Duro Ct., Arlington, TX., 76017, (817)478-0899, tjburr@why.net
Handmade boots and shoes. Call or write for info.
Smoke & Fire- P.O. Box 166, Grand Rapids, OH, 43522, (419)832-0303
Medieval Clothing, patterns, books. Free catalog.
Kathleen B. Smith- Textile Reproductions, Box 48, West Chesterfield, MA., 01084 ,(413)296-4437
Specializes in supplies for 18th century needlework and clothing. Vegetable dyed silk and wool, natural fabrics, dyes, embrodiery, thread, ribbons, trim, buttons, fasteners, and books. Catalog $3.
South Tower Armoring Guild- P.O. Box 221, Metcalfe, ONT., Canada, KOA2PO, (613)821-1846
Swords and stuff.
Sterling Cloth Company- 6109 Whipple Ave. NW., North Canton, OH., 44720, (216)966-2487
Source of period fabrics, trims, thread and patterns.
Strangeblades- 1131-0 Tolland Tpk #157, Manchester, CT.,06040
Chain Maille fashions in many styles, metals and colors. Catalog $1.
Fred Struthers- Books on Cloth, P.O. Box 2706, Fort Bragg, CA., 95437-2706,fsbks@mcn.org
Publishes 2 big Cloth & Related Items catalogs each year. Many books on sewing, fashion, period manners and folk art. Send $1 for catalog.
Temptu Marketing, Inc.- 26 W.17th St, 5th Floor, New York, NY., 10011, (212)675-4000
Manufacturer of a temporary tattoo make-up kit. You transfer the outline of the design, then paint in the colors between the lines. Send for free catalog.
Thai Silks- 252 State St., Los Altos, CA., 94022, (800)722-SILK or (800)221-SILK in CA.
If you need silk, they have it, and CHEAP!. Send for free catalog. $20 buys you a 400 swatch sample set.
Things Medieval- 300 West Gray, Suite 110, Norman, OK., 73069, (405)360-8760
Armor. Specializes in maille as well as preformed rings. Send SASE for catalog.
Tobins Lake Studio- 7030 Old US 23, Brighton, MI., 48116, (313)229-6666
Vacuformed plastic armor, props and ornaments. Write for free catalog.
The Tuxedo Wholesaler- 7750 E. Redfield Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ., 85260, (800)828-2802
These folkes take "used" modern-day men's formalwear and modify it into "historical" garments (usually 19th century) Very reasonable prices. Write or call for their free catalog.
Unnatural Resources UPDATED - 730 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA, 94107, (800)992-5540
Specializes in "thermoplastics" (plastics that can be formed with heat) Excellent for armor, props, masks, etc. Also "META-LITES", a metallic beaded mesh. Send for free info and price list. Swatches are $5.
Whiting and Davis Co., Inc.- 200 John Dietsch Blvd., Attleboro Falls, MA., 02763, (508)699-4411, fax:(508)695-7606
Manufactures theat great metal mesh that purses, expensive blouses and the costumes from "Flash Gordon" are made of. Also other styles of metal mesh including chainmail by the bolt. Free catalog.
Wonderful World of Hats- 897 Wade Rd., Siletz, OR., 97380, (541) 444-2203
Learn-at-home course for beginner and advanced hat makers. There are 15 lessons, and you get the materials to make 16 hats, learn pattern making and construction. Also contains information about salvaging oild hats. Send $3 for catalog (refundable with order)
Zauder Bros., Inc.- 10 Henry St., Freeport, NY., 11520, (516)379-2600
Street and theatrical hair goods, including wigs and wigmaking supplies. Send for free catalog.
(Lauren Podolak -- costume@milieux.com)
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