The very talented Ms. Messinger:
Resources
Resources and inspiration. Also, a seamstress who really knows what she's doing. I'm a fan:
La Couturiere Parisienne: The Parisian Dressmaker Costume paintings, pictures and fashion plates, articles, and downloadable authentic period patterns.
The Costumer's Manifesto: Large archive of information.
Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion: Images, tips, costume diaries, links and resources about the Regency Era.
Fashion Era: Fashion, costume, and social history articles and images.
Mode Historique: Another excellent seamstress. Research, images, dress diaries and links.
James County Mercantile: 19th Century American weapons, clothing, patterns, accessories, and books.
Patterns
Truly Victorian: Costume patterns from the 1840's to 1890's, specializing in the Bustle Era.
Sewing Central: Historic patterns from the middle ages to 1920s.
Winego: Patterns from the 10th century to 20th century.
Laughing Moon Mercantile: Period patterns for Western, Civil War, Edwardian and Victorian wear.
Past Patterns: Historically accurate patterns for Federal, Jacksonian, Civil War, Gilded Age, Edwardian, WWI to WWII for men, women and children.
Truly Victorian: Costume patterns from 1840s to 1890s, specializing in the Bustle Era.
Great Pattern Review: Reviews of period patterns by seamstresses who have used them.
Medieval patterns from Smoke and Fire Company.
Rocking Horse Farm: Vintage and and historical patterns for men, women and children.
Supplies
MJ Trimming: Fabric and decorative trim.
Thai Silks: Good quality, reasonably priced silk.
Super Silks: Another good silk supplier.
Fugawee: Civil War and Colonial shoes and boots, and stockings.
Lorians: Edwardian and Victorian shoes and boots.
Peter Fox Shoes: Interesting styles which can work for many different eras.
Corset Making Supplies: Self-explanatory.
Hedgehog Handworks: Carries corset supplies, and other crafty stuff.
Corsets
Firefly (best canceled TV show in the 'verse)
Firefly Fans: Keep flyin'.
Whedonesque: Everything Joss Whedon.
Other Links
Our Victorian Home: A couple documenting the restoration of their Victorian home. The completed rooms are fabulous!
Kansas City Fiction and Fantasy Society: The organization which sponsors ConQuest, the SF convention where "Dru" and "Darla" made their first appearance.
Trashy Diva: Vintage and unique clothing, handbags, hats, corsets, accessories, shawls, jewelry and shoes.
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