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STANDARD
BUSKS

  
 
 




STANDARD BUSKS
Traditional corset closure. 1/2" wide white steel bone with riveted hooks and posts. White coating is very durable and prevents rusting.
Safe to dry clean! When ordering in quantities of 50 or more, lead time is approx. 3 weeks.


SIZE
# of hooks
price
per set
10+ sets per size
50+ sets per size
7" Straight Busk
4
$10.50
$8.50 ea.
$5.70 ea
8" Straight Busk
4
$10.50
$8.50 ea.
$5.70 ea
9" Straight Busk
4
$12.50
$10.50 ea.
$8.10 ea.
10" Straight Busk
5
$13.00
$11.50 ea.
$9.00 ea.
11" Straight Busk
5
$13.50
$12.00 ea.
$9.30 ea.
12" Straight Busk
6
$13.50
$12.50 ea.
$9.60 ea.
13" Straight Busk
6
$14.50
$12.50 ea.
$11.00 ea.
14" Straight Busk
7
$14.50
$12.50 ea.
$11.10 ea.
15" Straight Busk
7
$16.50
$15.00 ea.
$12.50 ea.
16" Straight Busk
8
$19.00
$17.00 ea.
$12.60 ea.
17" Straight Busk
8
$20.50
$17.00 ea.
$12.60 ea.
18" Straight Busk
9
$21.00
$19.00 ea.
$15.60 ea.
...need a size we don't stock? Contact us for a qoute on "special lengths"! (min. of 12 sets)

 

HEAVY DUTY BUSKS
For that piece that requires very rigid closure support!
Almost one inch wide and very sturdy!! Great for training and punishment corsets! Safe to dry clean!


SIZE
per set
10+ sets
per size
50+ sets
per size
12" Heavy Duty Busk
$17.99
$16.00 ea.
$14.50 ea.
13" Heavy Duty Busk
$18.99
$17.00 ea.
$15.50 ea.

...need a size we don't stock? Contact us for a qoute on "special lengths"! (min. of 12 sets)


SPOON BUSKS
Extremely rare! Authentic spoon shaped busks that cup over tummy area!! Great for historical corsets! Safe to dry clean!

SIZE
per set
10+ sets
per size
50+ sets
per size
12" Spoon Busk
$34.99
$31.00 ea.
$28.00

 

SPIRAL STEEL BONING
Made of hardened, galvenized, spring steel round wire.
Ends are capped with nickel plated brass tips. Safe to dry clean!
For orders of a gross or more, lead time is approx. 2 weeks.

1/2" Spiral Steel Boning
SIZE
per piece
per dozen
per gross
4"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
4.5"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
5"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
5.5"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
6"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
6.5"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
7"
.75
$5.04
$36.00
7.5"
.75
$5.28
$36.00
8"
.75
$5.52
$36.00
8.5"
.75
$5.76
$38.88
9"
.75
$5.76
$38.88
9.5"
.75
$6.12
$40.32
10"
.75
$6.12
$40.32
10.5"
.75
$6.36
$41.76
11"
.75
$6.36
$41.76
11.5"
.75
$6.60
$43.20
12"
.75
$6.60
$43.20
12.5"
.75
$7.08
$47.52
13"
.75
$7.08
$47.52
13.5"
.75
$7.56
$50.40
14"
.75
$7.56
$50.40
14.5"
.85
$8.04
$53.28
15"
.85
$8.04
$53.28
15.5"
.85
$8.52
$57.60
16"
.85
$8.52
$57.60
16.5"
.85
$9.60
$63.36
17"
.85
$9.60
$63.36
17.5"
.95
$10.32
$67.68
18"
.95
$10.32
$67.68
1/4" (6mm) Spiral Steel Boning
SIZE
per piece
per dozen
per gross
4"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
4.5"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
5"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
5.5"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
6"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
6.5"
.50
$3.00
$18.72
7"
.50
$3.00
$21.60
7.5"
.50
$3.12
$24.48
8"
.50
$3.12
$24.48
8.5"
.50
$3.36
$24.48
9"
.50
$3.36
$24.48
9.5"
.50
$3.84
$28.80
10"
.50
$3.84
$28.80
10.5"
.50
$4.08
$28.80
11"
.50
$4.08
$28.80
11.5"
.50
$4.32
$28.80
12"
.50
$4.32
$28.80
12.5"
.50
$4.56
$34.56
13"
.50
$4.56
$34.56
13.5"
.50
$4.80
$37.44
14"
.50
$4.80
$37.44
14.5"
.75
$5.52
$38.88
15"
.75
$5.52
$38.88
15.5"
.75
$5.76
$40.32
16"
.75
$5.76
$40.32
16.5"
.75
$6.36
$40.32
17"
.75
$6.36
$40.32
17.5"
.75
$6.60
$41.76
18"
.75
$6.60
$41.76

CONTINUOUS SPIRAL STEEL BONING
SIZE
per yard
per
10 yds
1/2" Spiral Steel
$1.50
$10.00
1/4" Spiral Steel
$1.00
$8.00

 

BONING CUTTER
The perfect tool for cutting spiral, white, or hoop boning! Cutting boning no longer has to be a difficult and time consuming chore! $37.50

* Storage Catch
* 3/16" Cutting Capacity
* Spring Loaded For Ease Of Use
* 5" Long Handles for High Leverage
* Hardened Steel Blades for Durability
* Vinyl Coated Handles for Comfortable, Non-Slip Grip



 

BONING TIPS
U-shaped tips to cover the cut ends of continuous boning.
Available in 1/2" and 1/4".


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SIZE
per dozen
1/2" Boning Tips
$2.00
1/4" Boning Tips
$1.50


 

WHITE BONING
High carbon, hardened, spring steel, flat wire designed for flexible support.
White coating is very durable and prevents rusting.
Highly resistant to washing detergents and other fluids.
Safe to dry clean! For orders of a gross or more, lead time is approx. 2 weeks.

1/2 " White Boning
SIZE
per piece
per dozen
per gross
4"
.35
$3.00
$30.24
4.5"
.35
$3.48
$30.24
5"
.35
$3.48
$30.24
5.5"
.35
$3.84
$33.12
6"
.35
$3.84
$33.12
6.5"
.35
$4.08
$38.88
7"
.35
$4.08
$38.88
7.5"
.35
$4.08
$38.88
8"
.35
$4.08
$38.88
8.5"
.40
$4.68
$41.76
9"
.40
$4.68
$41.76
9.5"
.45
$5.28
$43.20
10"
.45
$5.28
$43.20
10.5"
.50
$5.88
$46.08
11"
.50
$5.88
$46.08
11.5"
.50
$5.88
$48.96
12"
.50
$5.88
$48.96
12.5"
.55
$6.24
$54.72
13"
.55
$6.24
$54.72
13.5"
.60
$6.60
$57.60
14"
.60
$6.60
$57.60
14.5"
.65
$7.20
$60.45
15"
.65
$7.20
$60.45
15.5"
.70
$7.80
$64.80
16"
.70
$7.80
$64.80
16.5"
.75
$8.76
$64.80
17"
.75
$8.76
$64.80
17.5"
.75
$8.76
$69.12
18"
.75
$8.76
$69.12
1/4" (6mm) White Boning
SIZE
per piece
per dozen
per gross
4"
.30
$2.28
$18.72
4.5"
.30
$2.28
$18.72
5"
.30
$2.28
$18.72
5.5"
.30
$2.28
$18.72
6"
.30
$2.28
$18.72
6.5"
.30
$2.28
$21.60
7"
.30
$2.28
$21.60
7.5"
.30
$2.52
$21.60
8"
.30
$2.52
$21.60
8.5"
.30
$2.76
$21.60
9"
.30
$2.76
$21.60
9.5"
.40
$3.00
$23.04
10"
.40
$3.00
$23.04
10.5"
.40
$3.12
$24.48
11"
.40
$3.12
$24.48
11.5"
.40
$3.36
$27.36
12"
.40
$3.36
$27.36
12.5"
.50
$3.60
$28.80
13"
.50
$3.60
$28.80
13.5"
.50
$3.84
$30.24
14"
.50
$3.84
$30.24
14.5"
.50
$4.32
$31.68
15"
.60
$4.32
$31.68
15.5"
.60
$4.80
$33.12
16"
.60
$4.80
$33.12
16.5"
.60
$5.28
$34.56
17"
.70
$5.28
$34.56
17.5"
.70
$5.52
$36.00
18"
.70
$5.52
$36.00


 

PLASTIC BONING
**SPECIAL ORDER** Not always in stock for immediate shipping. Lead time is approx. 3 weeks.
Extruded plasic boning designed for flexible support. The plastic material is highly resistant to
washing detergents and other fluids. Can be hand washed without fear of rusting! Semi-transparent.

1/4" (6mm) or 1/2 " Plastic Boning
SIZE
per dozen
per gross
7"
$2.00
$11.00
7.5"
$2.00
$11.75
8"
$2.00
$11.75
8.5"
$2.25
$12.50
9"
$2.25
$12.50
9.5"
$2.25
$13.50
10"
$2.25
$13.50
10.5"
$2.50
$15.00
11"
$2.50
$15.00
11.5"
$2.75
$16.00
12"
$2.75
$16.00
12.5"
$2.90
$18.00
13"
$2.90
$18.00
13.5"
$3.00
$19.25
14"
$3.00
$19.25
14.5"
$3.25
$20.50
15"
$3.25
$20.50
15.5"
$3.50
$21.75
16"
$3.50
$21.75
16.5"
$3.75
$23.50
17"
$3.75
$23.50
17.5"
$4.25
$26.50
18"
$4.25
$26.50



TIPPING FLUID
Rubber coating for tipping the ends of cut busks, white bones, or tipped spiral bones. Won't crack, chip or become brittle. Resists water, dry cleaning chemicals, impact, and abrasion. Invaluable to have around the workroom for the inevitable piece of boning or busk that needs to be cut to size. (14.5 FL. OZ.)
White. $9
**NOTE: This product can only be shipped ground within the US**





 

BONE CASING
Cotton double sided tubular casing to enclose white bone or spiral boning. Available in 3/4" (to accomodate 1/2" boning), and in 1/2" (to accomodate 1/4" boning). We find this to be the most ideal and easy way to secure your boning... poke resistant and very sturdy! If you use boning, you should be using bone casing for optimum protection against "pop-throughs"!



SIZE
per yard
per roll (50 yds)
Black 3/4" Bone Casing (accomodates 1/2" boning)
$1.50
$50.00
White 3/4" Bone Casing (accomodates 1/2" boning)
$1.50
$50.00
Black 1/2" Bone Casing (accomodates 1/4" boning)
$1.20
$45.00
White 1/2" Bone Casing (accomodates 1/4" boning)
$1.20
$45.00

 

HEAVY COTTON TWILL TAPE
High quality 3/4" wide heavy cotton diagonal weave tape. White.

$.65 / yd.

COTTON STAY TAPE
3/4" wide heavy cotton diagonal weave tape. White.

$.50 / yd.

 

 

CORSET LACING
New higher quality cotton blend lacing! Nicer sheen, smoother lacing.
Available in 5 yd. lengths, 8 yd. lengths, 144 yd. rolls, or tipped at your desired custom length!

....
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COLOR
5 yard length
(tipped)
8 yard length
(tipped)
per roll
(144 yds.)
NEW Black Lacing
$2.25
$4.00
$42.00
NEW White Lacing
$2.25
$4.00
$42.00

HEAT-SHRINK LACE TIPPING
COLOR
per ft.
NEW Black Heat-Shrink Lace Tipping
$1.00
NEW Clear Heat-Shrink Lace Tipping
$1.00

LACING CUT TO CUSTOM LENGTHS:
COLOR
per yard (tipped)
Black Lacing
$1.00
White Lacing
$1.00

 

 

 

GROMMETS
Available in size 00 (3/16" inside diameter) or 0 (1/4" inside diameter).
These are the 2-part grommet and washers... much better quality and results
than the single part "spurred grommets". Must have some type of setter...


silver
size 00

black
size 00

antique silver
size 00

antique gold
size 00

SIZE
per dozen
per gross (12 dozen)
Size 0 Silver
$1.25
$12.50
Size 0 Black
$1.25
$12.50
Size 0 Antique Gold (w/ black washers)
$1.50
$15.00
Size 00 Silver
$1.00
$10.00
Size 00 Black
$1.00
$10.00
Size 00 Antique Silver (w/ black washers)
$1.50
$15.00
Size 00 Antique Gold (w/ black washers)
$1.50
$15.00
NEW Size 00 White Grommets (w/ silver washers)
$1.50
$15.00

GROMMET SETTING KITS
Available for size 00 and 0. These are professional grommet setting tools...
much higher quality than those found at most fabric stores.


ENLARGE
Grommet Setting Kits
price
Plier Style Setting Kit Size 00: (on left)
Includes hole cutter, setting pliers & 1 gross brass grommets. Don't confuse this for the cheap 1 piece setting pliers found in many fabric stores... this is the high quality 2 piece grommet setter!
$36.50
Mallet & Die Style Kit Size 0: (on right)
Includes grommet die, cutting board & hole cutter, +4 dz. silver grommets
$21.99
Mallet & Die Style Kit Size 00: (on right)
Includes grommet die, cutting board & hole cutter, +4 dz. silver grommets 		$21.99

GROMMET SETTING HAND MACHINE
AND SETTING DIES


High quality hand machine. Uses 2 part dies. Reinforced frame and handle. Bolts to table for added stability. Also can be used to cover buttons, set snaps, and ventilators with the appropriate dies. Height: 22", Weight: 20 lbs.



Click image above for setting instructions.

 
Grommet Setting Hand Machine
price

Osborne Hand Setting Machine:
High quality hand machine. Uses 2 part dies. Reinforced frame and handle. Bolts to table for added stability. Also can be used to cover buttons, set snaps, and ventilators with the appropriate dies. Height: 22", Weight: 20 lbs.

Appropriate dies for setting grommets are below. They are sold seperately from the setting machine itself.
$165.00
Grommet Setting Dies
price
Grommet Dies Size 0:
High quality dies to set grommets. Work only with Osborne W-1 Setting Machine listed above.		 $41.00
Grommet Dies Size 00:
High quality dies to set grommets. Work only with Osborne W-1 Setting Machine listed above.		 $51.00

 

 

DETACHABLE GARTERS

7.5" detachable garters, 3/4" wide. Black. $4. / pair
7.5" detachable garters, 3/4" wide. White.$4. / pair



9" detachable garters, 5/8" wide. White.$4. / pair
ONLY A FEW PAIRS LEFT OF THIS STYLE!



 

FABRICS

SILK BROCADES
 Beautiful imported silk brocade fabrics. Width: 27". $17.25/yd.

CLICK TO ENLARGE SAMPLE


Red / Blk Foral Silk Brocade

Blk / Gold Dragon Silk Brocade

Black /Gold Peacock
Silk Brocade

Lavender Dragonfly Silk Brocade

Lime Wave
Silk Brocade

Purple /Gold Peacock
Silk Brocade

Navy / Gold Dragon
Silk Brocade

Wht / Wht Floral
Silk Brocade

Red / Gold Dragonfly
Silk Brocade

Olive Floral
Silk Brocade

Turquoise/Gold Metalic
Silk Brocade


Burgundy/Gold Bees
Silk Brocade

Ivory Paisley
Silk Brocade

Red/Fuschia Roses
Silk Brocade

Red Greek Key
Silk Brocade

Silver/Blk Floral
Silk Brocade

Red/Gold Japanese Poem
Silk Brocade

Blk/Gold Japanese Poem
Silk Brocade


SILK DOUPIONI
 Lustorous silk fabric. Wonderful texture. Width: 45" / 54". $17.25/yd.
Deluxe Silk Douppioni. Wonderful texture. Width: 45". $22.25/yd.

CLICK TO ENLARGE SAMPLE


Dark Green
Silk Doupioni (54")

Black
Silk Doupioni (54")

Dark Blue
Silk Doupioni (54")

Bright Purple
Silk Doupioni (54")

Pink
Silk Doupioni (45")

Slate Grey
Silk Doupioni (45")

Deep Purple
Silk Doupioni (45")

Wine
Silk Doupioni (45")

Red
Silk Doupioni (54")

Red / Black Warp
Silk Doupioni (45")

Green / Black Deluxe
Silk Doupioni (45")

Purple / Black Deluxe
Silk Doupioni (45")

 

COUTILS
 Very densely woven fabric created especially for corsetry. Close textured, sometimes patterned.
Tight weave helps to prevent poke throughs of boning. Very smooth comfortable finish.
Imported, finest quality!

JUST ARRIVED!!



Heavy Black
Cotton Coutil 56"
100% Cotton
$19.50 / yd.

Heavy White
Cotton Coutil 56"
100% Cotton
 $19.50 / yd.

Natural
Cotton Coutil 56"
100% Cotton
 $19.50 / yd

Black Bell Brocade Coutil 56"
Cotton / Viscose
$35.50 / yd.

Wht Floral Brocade Coutil 56"
Cotton / Viscose
$32.00 / yd.

Black Satin Coutil 40"
Cotton / Viscose
$25.50 / yd.

Pink Satin
Coutil 40"
Cotton / Viscose
$25.50 / yd.

Heavy Pink
Cotton Coutil 56"
100% Cotton
$19.50 / yd.
very limited amount!!

Pink Floral Brocade Coutil 56"
Cotton / Viscose
$32.00 / yd.
very limited amount!!

PATTERNS & KITS

CLICK IMAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
ITEM NO. & DESCRIPTION
PRICE

S5726 / Simplicity - Corset, Chemise, and Petticoat: Specify Sizes 6-12 or Sizes 14-20 when ordering.

 

Click here for Simplicity Sizing Information.
$15.95
S5726KIT
 S5726KIT / Corset Kit for Simplicity 5726 Corset: Kit contains: 12" straight busk (1 set), 1/2" Spiral Steel Bones 11.5" (2), 1/4" Spiral Steel Bones: 11.5" (4), 11" (2), 10" (4), 10.5" (4), 9.5" (4), 9" (2), 3/4" white bone casing (1 yd.), 1/2" white bone casing (6 yds.), white corset lacing (2 @ 2.5 yds.), Sz.00 silver grommets (3 dz.). Grommet setting kit sold seperately. Specify Sizes 6-12 or Sizes 14-20 when ordering.

Kit w/ pattern: $50.00

w/o pattern: $36.00

S9769 / Simplicity - Authentic Civil War Undergarments: By Martha McCain Designs. Includes Chemise, Drawers, and Corset patterns. Specify Sizes 6-12 or Sizes 14-20 when ordering.

Click here for Simplicity Sizing Information.

$15.95
S9769KIT
 S9769KIT / Corset Kit for Simplicity 9769 Corset: Kit contains: 12" straight busk (1 set), 1/2" Spiral Steel Bones 11.5" (2), 1/4" Spiral Steel Bones: 11.5" (4), 11" (2), 10" (4), 10.5" (4), 9.5" (4), 9" (2), 3/4" white bone casing (1 yd.), 1/2" white bone casing (6 yds.), white corset lacing (2 @ 2.5 yds.), Sz.00 silver grommets (3 dz.). Grommet setting kit sold seperately. Specify Sizes 6-12 or Sizes 14-20 when ordering.

Kit w/ pattern: $50.00

w/o pattern: $36.00

S7215 / Simplicity - Chemise and Two Corsets: Specify Sizes 6-12 or Sizes 14-20 when ordering.

Click here for Simplicity 7215 Sizing
and Supplies Information.

$15.95

LM 100 / Laughing Moon- Ladies Victorian Underwear: Uncommonly wide size range, and very complete instructions and illustrations. Includes two corset styles, chemise and drawers! Appropriate for the Victorian period 1837 -1899. Sizes 6 to 26. The Dore Corset has B, C, and D Cup. The Silverado Corset has bust gores for cup size A through 4D!

Click here for Laughing Moon Sizing and Charts of Necessary Supplies.
$12.95

PP 106 / Past Patterns - 1901-1908 Straight Fronted Corset: The cut of "straight fronted corsets" is said to have been invented by Mme. Gaches-Sarrautes at the turn of the century. It was considered a "health corset" because it did not compress the waist or chest. The pattern is multi-sized 10 through 20.

Click here for Past Pattern #106
Sizing and Charts of Necessary Supplies.
$11.00

PP 720 / Past Patterns - Madam Foy Skirt Supporting Corset: The original manufactured corset from which this pattern was made is stamped "Madam Foy's Skirt Supporting Corset. Pat. July 22, 1862, Sep. 15, 1863, Mar. 22, & Nov. 29, 1864. Reissued June 18, 1867." The historical notes contain extensive information about the history of this garment, and it's many modifications, from the mid-1860s through the 1890s. The original as it appears today is made of a light weight glazed caramel colored cotton twill. This corset may be made with or without shoulder straps.

Click here for Past Pattern #720
Sizing and Charts of Necessary Supplies.
$9.99

PP 705 / Past Patterns - Early-to-Mid-Nineteenth Century Stays: Quick and easy to make and are very comfortable to wear. These stays are unboned. The lady wearing the stay that has lacing over the belly is wearing a gestation stay.The original fabrics are a natural cotton drill, a white cotton satin weave, and a plain light natural cotton drill. This pattern is multi-sized 10-20.

Click here for Past Pattern #705
Sizing and Charts of Necessary Supplies.
$12.99

PP 708 / Past Patterns - 1840s-1870s Corset: First published in 1985 in sizes 10 through 20. This updated version is now available in sizes 8 through 26 in B, C and D cup sizes.The fabric from which the original is made is a bleached white cotton sateen.This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in a B,C and D cup.

Click here for Past Pattern #708
Sizing and Charts of Necessary Supplies.
$9.99

PP 703 / Past Patterns - 1863 Dayton's Skirt Supporting Corset: This was first published this pattern in 1985 and named it the "1863 Bust Supporting Corset". After researching in patent records, we corrected the historical notes and revised and updated the pattern and the pattern sizes. The corset can be made without the straps to wear under an off the shoulder gown.The fabric from which the original is made is an undyed light weight cotton drill.This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in a B,C and D cup.

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PP 213 / Past Patterns - Late Victorian Corset: The 'Hour Glass' silhouette of the 1880s and 1890s was achieved by wearing this corset or one similar to it. Today it is not necessary to draw the waist tight, only make the corset fit snugly to get the smooth Victorian look from shoulder to waist.This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in B,C and D cups.

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BOOKS & VIDEOS

**NEW VIDEO**
How to Build and Fit a Victorian Corset
With JoAnn Peterson

 

The Two Hour Video Includes All of the Following:

* History of the Victorian corset and timeline of technical innovations
* How corsets were worn and correct fit explanation
* Discussion of modern usage of corsetry techniques.
* Appropriate fabrics and how to prepare them; colors and trims.
* Complete explanation and demonstration of supplies and tools:
- Aglets, Awls
- Boning, Boning Tape
- Busks, Lacing, Lace Beading
- Grommets or Eyelets with Setting Tools
- Waist Reinforcement, Binding

Fitting:
* How to choose a size, make and use a fitting muslin, and achieve a good fit
* Demonstration of fitting muslins on live models
* Appropriate pattern alterations and how to make them

Sewing:
* Correct needle size, stitch length, and machine tension
* Detailed explanation and finished samples of every construction step
* Demonstration of final fitting and alteration adjustments
* How to lace the back and put a corset on without assistance
* Extensive list of corset and fastener supply sources
* Bibliography for more information or further study

120 minutes.

NTSC Version (North America): $30.00
(NTSC countries are: USA, Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Burma, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Greenland, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, St. Kitts, Saipan, Samoa, Surinam, Taiwan, Tobago, Trinidad, Venezuela, Virgin Islands.)

PAL Version (UK): $40.00
(PAL countries include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina (PAL-N), Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Cameroon, Canary Islands, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Gibralter, Greece (also SECAM), Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, North Korea, Kuwait, Liberia, Luxembourg (also SECAM), Madeira, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay (PAL-N), Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (also SECAM), Siera Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay (PAL-N), Yeman (the former Yeman Arab Republic was PAL, and the former People's Democratic Republic of Yeman was NTSC ), Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.)

 

Waisted Efforts:
an illustrated guide to corset making
by Robert Doyle.

Considered the "corset-makers bible". Second printing, now with improved photographs, and slight text revisions. Finally, all you ever wanted to know about corsets and their construction. The techniques of measuring, cutting and fitting corsets from the 16th to the 20th century, plus twenty corset patterns from 1882 - 1902, never before published. Corset information and actual photo details of corsets and their construction fill the pages. This is a corset and costume maker's complete reference. Especially informative for the theatrical costume designer: How to achieve the period look while minimizing the constriction..

235 pp, 8 1/2" x 11", Quality paperbound. $53.00

 

**NEW BOOK**
Making Latex Clothes
Reveals the Secrets of Working with Latex
by Sian-Kate Mooney.

New book Making Latex Clothes explores, explains, and tells all you need to know to design and construct garments from this versatile and - dare we say-sexy material.

This unique new book is the first practical book to actually details for fashion designers and costume makers in theatre, film, and television how to make the most of this innovative material.

Fully illustrated with clear line diagrams plus color photographs of finished items and step-by-step photography of the key processes, the book covers:

• Basic techniques, from preparation and gluing techniques through to openings, closings and embellishments, plus materials and equipment details
• A range of step-by-step projects for individual items of clothing, ranging from the simple skirt, vest top and halter top to trousers, the panel dress and corsets
• Finishing a latex garment with guidance on wearing and storing.

Author, Sian-Kate Mooney ran a clothes-making and design company which took on commissions to make latex garments for Frederick’s of Hollywood, one of America’s biggest mail order catalogues. The success of the company won them the Small Business Export Award in 1997. She now teaches fashion and design at the University of East London and continues to design on a consultancy basis.

112 pages including black and white patterns and 4 color process and finished garment photographs., 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", Quality paperbound. $27.95

 

**NEW BOOK**
Costumes & Chemistry
A Comprehensive Guide to Materials & Applications
by Sylvia Moss.

Based on 14 years of research and experiment with plastics and nontraditional materials, this book provides information on the specialized techniques for their use in costumes for theatre, film, and television. Also included are charts detailing the effects of dry cleaning and laundering of adhesives, coatings, colorings, and metallizers, allowing the designer to make appropriate choices for specific longevity needs.

Finished costumes are illustrated in black and white and full color photographs, and the innovative techniques used for costumes and accessories will extend the possibilities for all designers and craftspeople.

“Finally, a comprehensive reference guide that provides the technical understanding needed to safely and effectively execute specialized costuming ideas. This is an encyclopedia of the world beyond needle and thread.”
--Robert Blackman, Star Trek:The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager

“This landmark reference delivers hundreds of exciting choices for designers and craftspeople, and the result will be better theatre and improved safety for the shops, maintenance for the crew, comfort for the actor, and visual effects for the audience.”
--Don Frantz, Associate Producer for Disney's Broadway productions of Beauty and the Beast and Lion King

464 pp., 100s b/w illus., 126 color photos, bibliography, appendices, index, 8" x 10", Quality paperbound. $75.00

 

Corsets: A Visual History
Compiled by R.L. Shep, 1993

The line of fashion is determined by the foundation garment. This volume contains hundreds of illustrations from original ads and catalogs. A great reference to foundation garments of the mid-1800s to the 1930s.

272 pp, 8 1/2 X 11, quality paperbound. $26.95

 

Corsets and Crinolines
by Nora Waugh, 1990

 

Nora Waugh's book is an incredible reference for corset makers, costume designers, and costume historians! Not only does it provide historical background on corsets and other undergarments, but it is also one of the few publications that actually provides patterns to construct them. Many consider this book the best available for those who wish to make their own corsets. It is filled with wonderful photos, illustrations, scale drawings of patterns, and quotes from historical sources. A great read, and an invaluable reference.

176 pp, 0.45 x 11.74 x 8.74, quality paperbound. $34.95

 

The Little Corset Book:
A Workbook on Period Underwear
by Bonnie Holt Ambrose, 1999

The first of the popular and easy-to-follow workbook series from Mrs. Ambrose who, as many of you already know, has been designing, cutting and maintaining costumes for her theater supply company for over 25 years. She shares all of that invaluable knowledge and experience in these inexpensive books that would be a perfect addition to the bookshelf or worktable of any period re-enactor or theater costumer!

56 pp, 4 X 6, saddle stitched. $7.95

 

The Little Bodice Book:
A Workbook on Period Bodices
by Bonnie Holt Ambrose, 1999

The second of the popular and easy-to-follow workbook series from Mrs. Ambrose who, as many of you already know, has been designing, cutting and maintaining costumes for her theater supply company for over 25 years. She shares all of that invaluable knowledge and experience in these inexpensive books that would be a perfect addition to the bookshelf or worktable of any period re-enactor or theater costumer!

44 pp, 4 X 6, saddle stitched. $7.95




 

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