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A certain Netflix series, *cough* Bridgerton *cough*, has been generating a lot of interesting discussion lately, and has inspired a new wave of regency costume enthusiasts. Perhaps the brightly colored costumes have you wanting to make your own regency confection, but you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you loved the detailed stays they wore in the show and want a pair for yourself?

Hello all, well, that was a year. We made it. Hooray. Here's a boring but informative update post! COSTUME COLLEGE & EVENTS GENERALLY IN 2021 We've been getting questions about how we're going to address vending at Costume College this year. The short answer is--we're not. Redthreaded will not be attending Costume College in 2021 if by some stroke of luck the event does go forward this July.  There is simply no pandemic-safe way to do a fitting event where we are putting the same corsets on multiple people's bodies back-to-back and spending hours in close touch proximity with dozens...

December’s featured business is perfect if you are looking for a little treat for yourself or someone else this festive season. (Or any time of year, really!) LBCC Historical Apothecary makes natural and organic apothecary and beauty products using original historical recipes.

It’s time for another Feature Friday! This month the spotlight is on New Vintage Lady and her fantastic line of plus-sized sewing patterns.

Inspired by her love of wearing and sewing vintage clothing but frustrated by the lack patterns in her size, Shelly started New Vintage Lady in 2007 with the aim of creating period correct vintage patterns for lager sizes.