Tips & Links

A number of costume related resources you may wish visit are listed below.

• Fabrics
  Threads Magazine
  If you are in need of fine fabrics, we suggest you should check out Threads Magazine. On the website go to Advertisers Index, or buy a current issue in your local book or craft. The magazine is filled with reliable, quality suppliers."

• Patterns
  Grannd (Also carries specialty sewing supplies and replica jewelry.)
  For further sew it yourself information, check out Voque Vintage patterns, Folkwear patterns, and the Halloween costume section of all commercial pattern companies available at most fabric stores.

• Historical reproduction costumes
  Smoke and Fire Company
  Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc.
  The above retail operations make and sell reproduction clothing mostly of the late 18th and early 19th century styles. They also carry supplies, patterns, and small accessories.

• Full-service theatrical suppliers
  Norcostco
  Norcostco has locations nationwide (USA) to facilitate shipping and service. They sell stage and scenic equipment, makeup, costume wigs, small hand props, and rent costumes.

• National costume rental companies
  Costume World
  Broadway Costumes
  While many other exist, here are two time-tested companies. Broadway Costumes in Chicago and Costume World in Florida. Rental requests should happen at least 8 weeks prior to needed date for best service availability.