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  • Feature Friday: Sewstine

    by Cynthia Settje

    If you are part of the costume community and haven’t seen any of Sewstine’s incredible creations yet, prepare for your jaw to drop! Christine (aka Sewstine) is a talented costumer, who specializes in recreating gorgeous elaborately embroidered historic clothing using digital embroidery machines. With projects from the 18th century to the Edwardian era, her work is the perfect mix of historical inspiration blended with modern technology!

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  • Feature Friday: Wearing History

    by Aubry Bennett

    After a bit of a hiatus (2020, am I right?), Feature Friday is back! This month we are shining the spotlight on one of our favorite pattern makers, the wonderful Lauren of Wearing History!

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  • New Pattern: 1790's Stays!

    by Cynthia Settje
    Our 1790's stays have been very popular since we introduced them at the Jane Austen Festival a couple of years ago. Folks love their comfort and fl...
    Posted in corsets, informational, news, patterns

  • Video: Dyeing a Corset...in a Wheelbarrow!

    by Cynthia Settje
    If you follow us on YouTube, you've probably already seen this video I put out a couple of weeks ago. If not, here's a bit of amusement for you all...
    Posted in DIY, informational, tutorials, videos

  • Stock Update for May 2020

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hey there, here we are with April nearly drawing to a close. We've had some developments with supplies, stocking, etc and wanted to update you all....
    Posted in DIY, informational, news

  • Update: Redthreaded & Costume College 2020

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hello folks, We wanted to take a moment to update everyone on our plans for Costume College 2020. We know that the Costume College board is current...
    Posted in costume college, informational, news

  • Feature Friday: Willoughby and Rose

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hooray, Feature Friday is back! Today we're featuring Willoughby and Rose, based in Yorktown, VA. Founded in 2015, Willoughby & Rose specialize...
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  • New Video Series: The Shed Series!

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hello! Here's my first video in the new Shed Series, where I film exclusively from my new converted shed on my property as part of Coronavirus Stay...
    Posted in news, videos

  • New Pattern: 1830's Stays!

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hooooraaaay!!! You've been asking us for this one for a year, and here it is! Working from home means we have a bit more time on our hands for patt...
    Posted in corsets, DIY, informational, new products, news, patterns

  • Update on Redthreaded's Operations

    by Cynthia Settje
    Hey everyone, here's an update on where we're at with business operations in these strange times.  Our state is now under a strict Stay at Home ord...

  • A Statement on Redthreaded & Covid-19

    by Cynthia Settje
    UPDATE 3/20/20: We are temporarily waiving all signature requirements on packages, to help assist you with social distancing. Hello folks,  A lot ...
    Posted in informational, news

  • Feature Friday: Burnley & Trowbridge

    by Cynthia Settje
    This month's Feature Friday is Burnley & Trowbridge of Williamsburg, VA. I visited them earlier this month for our Mini Market, and had a chanc...
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