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I have been given special permission to post a list of civilian-focused merchants whose goods will meet or exceed campaigner standards. This is not an all-encompassing list, simply some of the ones my friends and I recommend. Many are not in the AC Approved Vendor program, but if they see your patronage come from this listing it might give some encouragement. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comments; however, please limit yourself to company name, maker, contact info, and a brief testimonial of their goods. If you go too far into the "advertising" realm, I'll have to put on my moderator bonnet.
Hopefully helpful-
~Wolfie
Of course your first stop will be the fine folks in the Authentic Campaigner Approved Vendor program. Really, they're there for a reason.
The Button Baron- SO much MORE than buttons! Look to them for housewares, stationery, tin (both antique and quality reproductions by Axel Ulrich), furniture, Antique and reproduced Schoolbooks and Toys
Olson's Tinware- everyone needs a tin something at some point
But what about CLOTHES?
Some quick terminology:
Bespoke- means they take your measurements and draft a pattern from which they proceed to make your garment
Made-to-Measure- means they have a collection of standardized patterns and they select the closest to your measurements and tweak it for you, then proceed to make your garment
Ready-made- means the item is made ahead of time to the "size" offered and you buy it "as is", alterations are sometimes available upon inquiry
For Underpinnings and Protective Accessories:
*Handstitches in Time by Michelle Wingard Forbes On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made underpinnings, aprons, dresses/frocks, (often has a buy-the-set sale going)
*Allie’s Trunk by Maggie Reese on Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Cage Crinolines, Underpinnings, and PARASOLS
For Dresses, Separates, and Outerwear:
*Originals By Kay and P Palmer Drygoods by Kay Gnagey On the Web
Bespoke and ready-made clothing, jewelry and accessories, fabric and notions, the Peachtree Mercantile, KayFig, and KayFigII patterns, Consultancy and Workshops
*Aldridge Clothiers by Elizabeth Aldrige On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Children’s Garments of all sorts, accessories
*Debra DiFranco Reproductions by Debra DiFranco On FB
Bespoke and Made-To-Measure garments of all sorts
*Somewhere In Time Historical Clothiers by Bobbi Brouillard On FB
Bespoke and Made-To-Measure garments of all sorts
*Past Reflections Reproductions by Jackie Wakeling Jacobs and Beth Fausell Tart On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made garments of all sorts, Past Reflections pattern line, Consultancy and Workshops
Bonnets and Hats:
*Miller's Millinery by Lynn Miller On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Bonnets, Hats, Sunbonnets, and Accessories, Patterns
*Timely Tresses by Danielle Perry On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Bonnets and Hats, Kits and Patterns, Trimmings
*Anna's Millinery by Anna Bauersmith On FB
Bespoke and Ready-Made Straw Bonnets and Hats, Sewing Accessories, and Consultancy on Straw goods, sewing accessories, shawls, and ribbons
*Larboard Dry Goods by Matt Mickletz On FB
Wheel Caps and Mechanics' Caps in Boy Sizes
Specialty Items:
*Talbott & Co. by Eileen Hook On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made aprons, sleeve protectors, housewives, pomade, cologne, and bayberry candles, Dolls and Games
*The Needleworker by Jenny D'Onofrio On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made aprons, accessories, covered boxes, sewing notions
*Jewelry4Reenactors by Mandy Kallal On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, Hair Combs, Sets of Jewelry, Pocketwatches, Chains, Fobs, Watch Sets, "Statement Pins"
*Southern Serendipity by Holly Sheen On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Hairnets, Headdresses, Morning and Dress Caps, Earrings, and Accessories
*Creative Cockades by Heather Sheen On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made cockades, rosettes, and ribbons for statements and mourning
*Ezra Barnhouse Goods by Beth Crabb On FB
Household items, Tinware, Tigley overshoes, and MORE!
*Carter & Jasper by Joe Blunt On the Web
Sundries, household items, and some knitted garments
*Ragged Soldier Sutlery by Micheal Mescher (ONLINE ONLY now) On the Web
Meticulously researched Toys and Amusements, Reproduced Schoolbooks, Sundries, and Research Books, Consultancy and Workshops
Sewing Patterns:
*Historic Moments by Elizabeth Stewart Clark Buy Direct
*Kay Fig by Kay Gnagey: #P-KF681, #P-KF671 Buy Direct
*Past Reflections by Jackie Jacobs Buy Direct
~~~Please note: This is not an all-encompassing list and leaving off your favorite is not a personal snub.
I have been given special permission to post a list of civilian-focused merchants whose goods will meet or exceed campaigner standards. This is not an all-encompassing list, simply some of the ones my friends and I recommend. Many are not in the AC Approved Vendor program, but if they see your patronage come from this listing it might give some encouragement. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comments; however, please limit yourself to company name, maker, contact info, and a brief testimonial of their goods. If you go too far into the "advertising" realm, I'll have to put on my moderator bonnet.
Hopefully helpful-
~Wolfie
Of course your first stop will be the fine folks in the Authentic Campaigner Approved Vendor program. Really, they're there for a reason.
The Button Baron- SO much MORE than buttons! Look to them for housewares, stationery, tin (both antique and quality reproductions by Axel Ulrich), furniture, Antique and reproduced Schoolbooks and Toys
Olson's Tinware- everyone needs a tin something at some point
But what about CLOTHES?
Some quick terminology:
Bespoke- means they take your measurements and draft a pattern from which they proceed to make your garment
Made-to-Measure- means they have a collection of standardized patterns and they select the closest to your measurements and tweak it for you, then proceed to make your garment
Ready-made- means the item is made ahead of time to the "size" offered and you buy it "as is", alterations are sometimes available upon inquiry
For Underpinnings and Protective Accessories:
*Handstitches in Time by Michelle Wingard Forbes On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made underpinnings, aprons, dresses/frocks, (often has a buy-the-set sale going)
*Allie’s Trunk by Maggie Reese on Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Cage Crinolines, Underpinnings, and PARASOLS
For Dresses, Separates, and Outerwear:
*Originals By Kay and P Palmer Drygoods by Kay Gnagey On the Web
Bespoke and ready-made clothing, jewelry and accessories, fabric and notions, the Peachtree Mercantile, KayFig, and KayFigII patterns, Consultancy and Workshops
*Aldridge Clothiers by Elizabeth Aldrige On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Children’s Garments of all sorts, accessories
*Debra DiFranco Reproductions by Debra DiFranco On FB
Bespoke and Made-To-Measure garments of all sorts
*Somewhere In Time Historical Clothiers by Bobbi Brouillard On FB
Bespoke and Made-To-Measure garments of all sorts
*Past Reflections Reproductions by Jackie Wakeling Jacobs and Beth Fausell Tart On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made garments of all sorts, Past Reflections pattern line, Consultancy and Workshops
Bonnets and Hats:
*Miller's Millinery by Lynn Miller On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Bonnets, Hats, Sunbonnets, and Accessories, Patterns
*Timely Tresses by Danielle Perry On the Web
Bespoke and Ready-Made Bonnets and Hats, Kits and Patterns, Trimmings
*Anna's Millinery by Anna Bauersmith On FB
Bespoke and Ready-Made Straw Bonnets and Hats, Sewing Accessories, and Consultancy on Straw goods, sewing accessories, shawls, and ribbons
*Larboard Dry Goods by Matt Mickletz On FB
Wheel Caps and Mechanics' Caps in Boy Sizes
Specialty Items:
*Talbott & Co. by Eileen Hook On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made aprons, sleeve protectors, housewives, pomade, cologne, and bayberry candles, Dolls and Games
*The Needleworker by Jenny D'Onofrio On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made aprons, accessories, covered boxes, sewing notions
*Jewelry4Reenactors by Mandy Kallal On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Brooches, Earrings, Bracelets, Hair Combs, Sets of Jewelry, Pocketwatches, Chains, Fobs, Watch Sets, "Statement Pins"
*Southern Serendipity by Holly Sheen On Etsy
Bespoke and Ready-Made Hairnets, Headdresses, Morning and Dress Caps, Earrings, and Accessories
*Creative Cockades by Heather Sheen On Etsy
Bespoke and ready-made cockades, rosettes, and ribbons for statements and mourning
*Ezra Barnhouse Goods by Beth Crabb On FB
Household items, Tinware, Tigley overshoes, and MORE!
*Carter & Jasper by Joe Blunt On the Web
Sundries, household items, and some knitted garments
*Ragged Soldier Sutlery by Micheal Mescher (ONLINE ONLY now) On the Web
Meticulously researched Toys and Amusements, Reproduced Schoolbooks, Sundries, and Research Books, Consultancy and Workshops
Sewing Patterns:
*Historic Moments by Elizabeth Stewart Clark Buy Direct
*Kay Fig by Kay Gnagey: #P-KF681, #P-KF671 Buy Direct
*Past Reflections by Jackie Jacobs Buy Direct
~~~Please note: This is not an all-encompassing list and leaving off your favorite is not a personal snub.
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