Trim, Notions & Costuming Supplies

Also:

  • Abraham's Lady — Women's 19th century clothing, patterns, fabric, notions (frogs, clasps, etc), shoes, boning, hooping, and more.
  • AFC Express — They sell lots of materials perfect for dance costumes, pettiskirts, etc: chiffon, organdy, spandex/stretch, sequins, fringe, etc.
  • Baer Fabrics — Carries a large selection of fabrics, including cotton velvet and linen. Also: buttons, dress forms, feathers, grommets, sewing tools, braids, cording, pressers, fringe, rhinestones, snaps, thread, and more. Store located in Kentucky.
  • Barnett Lawson Trimmings — (UK) Ribbon, braid, flowers, fringe, sequin, tassels, feathers, pearls, cord, frogs, buttons, lace, etc.
  • Bon-Mar Textiles New! — Specializes in theatrical costume fabrics, including spandex, sequined, lace, etc. Also sequins, feathers, fringe, rhinestones, and more. (Located in Canada)
  • Burnley and Trowbridge — Specializes in supplies for 17th thru early 19th century reenactors. Shoes; Linen, wool, fustian and cotton fabrics. Patterns: • JP Ryan • Mill Farm • Kannik's Korner • Fleur de Lyse • Period Impression • Smoke & Fire • Past Patterns.
  • Calontir Trim Top Pick — Great site for "period" trims. I have bought trim from this site before and was extremely pleased.
  • Cheeptrims.com Top Pick — "Quality Wholesale Lace and Trims." As the name implies, all kinds of trim at great prices. Most items come in large quantities
  • Cote Materials & Supplies for Arts & Sports — Sequins, rhinestones, appliques, fringe, stretch fabrics, and more.
  • Fabric Dragon — Ribbons & trims; costuming materials; craft supplies; gems; jewelry; books; and a little fabric
  • Farthingales Top Pick — Great Canadian costuming supplier. Several different kinds of coutil, crinoline, net, and muslin; corsetry supplies (busks, boning, lacing grommets, tools, etc); millinery supplies; dress forms; hair canvas; interfacing; ribbon; horsehair; petersham; and more.
  • Grannd Garb Top Pick — Carries various brands of patterns, from 16th to 19th century. Also fabric, trims, notions, buttons, clasps, books, etc. Patterns: Alter Years • Fantasy Fashions • Folkwear • Laughing Moon • Mantua Maker • Margo Anderson • Miller's Millinery • Past Patterns • Pegee of Williamsburg • Reconstructing History • Rocking Horse Farm • Truly Victorian.
  • Hedgehog Handworks Top Pick — Costume supplies (boning, hooping etc), books, notions, needlework supplies, etc
  • Huscho Buttons — "One of the worlds largest collections of buttons."
  • Hyman Hendler & Sons — "Just beautiful ribbons."
  • JKM Ribbons & Trim — Wholesale prices on ribbons and trim, $25 minimum order.
  • Lacis Top Pick — Great source for costuming needs (patterns, boning, busks, hoops, etc). Lots of books on costuming, millinery, tatting, etc. They also sell hoop skirts and vintage clothes.The store and museum, located in Berkeley, CA, are "must-see."
  • Lamplight Feathers — Peacock, ostrich, hat plumes, etc.
  • Lord & Hodge — Grommets and snap fasteners. Sells the big grommet setting machines.
  • Manhattan Wardrobe Supply — Sells costuming supplies used by film, theater and television professionals. Product line includes adhesives, dyes, fabric protectors, irons, steamers, pressers, jewelry supplies, make-up, millinery supplies, racks, notions, shoe supplies, tags, thread and much more.
  • Military Heritage — Historic military uniforms. Also wool fabrics, military braids & trimmings.
  • MJ Trim — Sells appliques, beads, braid, buttons, cord, fringe, lace, rhinestone, ribbons, tassels, and more.
  • Mother Plucker Feather Company New! — All things feathered. Store located in Los Angeles. As of Dec 2011, website is new and online catalog is incomplete.
  • Odds n Sods New! — (Australia) Trims, jewelery, and other miscellaneous items for re-enactors.
  • Ostriches Online Top Pick — As of November 2011, business is closing. Just about any kind of feather you can think of. Highly recommended by all who bought from them.
  • Patterns of Time — Sells various brands of medieval through early 20th century patterns. Also sells clasps, kilt pins, and other accessories. Custom and pre-made costumes.
  • Pillaged Village, The Top Pick — Medieval thru 17th century: Patterns, trim, agilets, clasps, frogs, buckles, pennanulars, jewelry. books, pre-made garb, etc. Geared toward re-enactors and SCA folks.
  • Realm of Regalia Top Pick — Specializes in ribbons and trims for the costumer.
  • Renaissance Fabrics Top Pick — Silk, linen, wool, and cotton fabric. Ribbons, laces and other trims. Other costuming supplies. Prices are good. Stock varies. She carries lots of cotton velvets/velveteens.
  • Renaissance Ribbons — New and vintage French ribbons, including jacquard, grosgrain, velvet and metallic trimming.
  • Trims Plus — Decorator trim: cording, fringe, tassels, gimp, buttons, bullion, beaded trim, etc.
  • Wm Booth, Draper — This vendor specializes in Revolutionary War reenactment. Fabric: linen, hemp and wool. Linen thread; tape & lace made of linen, wool, cotton & hemp; yarn; metal, bone & thread buttons; buckles; and other cool period notions. Patterns: Kannik's Korner • JP Ryan • La Fleur de Lyse • Fig Leaf • Mill Farm • etc.
  • Wooded Hamlet — Carries all-natural fiber trims: silk ribbon, braids, twill tape, hemp cord, bobbin lace, buttons, and more!!
  • Zucker Feather Products — All kinds of feathers, plus fans, masks, and more.

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