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Here are the items we currently have in stock.

New Product! Wooden Busks for Elizabethan and Tudor Corsets.

Those of you versed in corset lore are aware of the origin of the busk - a wide wood or bone stay placed in the front of a corset to make the corset front ridged and give that "keel" effect. My Husband, who up to this point, has only made these for my custom work, has agreed to make these wooden busks available for sale through the Fitting Room. And they are beautiful. 1/1/2 inches wide, 12 ¼" long, and 3/8" thick, with two holes near the top so they can be laced into the pocket. They are smooth, and taper to a nice point, ready to use as is, or decorated in the Elizabethan fashion with love notes from your sweetie. I set these into a pocket on the inside of the stays, as shown in the picture. When done this way, they can be removed without taking the corset off when you might need a little more comfort. $25.00 each

Satin Edge Binding with Eyelets This stuff is really nice! More than just grommet tape, this is edge binding with eyelets attached. Heavy satin with stiffening, designed to encase the edge of your garment. There is even room for a ¼" stay next to the eyelets - a must to keep the lacings from 'collapsing'. Your requests for an eyelet tape have not fallen on deaf ears, but we wanted to find a really quality product, and this German import fits the bill. Four layers of satin, with one layer of stiffening, 3/4" wide, with 1/4" eyelets (smooth on both sides!) spaced 3/4" apart. This product is perfect for light weight corsets, and bodices, or anywhere you want the lacing effect, where there will not be significant stress - two piece grommets are still the best for heavy duty corset lacing. Choose: White Satin with white eyelets, Black Satin with Black eyelets. $10.00 per yard Grommet and Eyelet Pliers These lightweight pliers are ideal for setting grommets and eyelets in corsets and bodices. I have used mine for years, for setting OO two piece grommets, and the small 3/16" eyelets. (Eyelets are usually available at fabric stores, but we don't recommend them for corset lacing) Designed for home use - for garments and corsets (not for heavy industrial purposes, really thick fabrics or heavy leather or anything thicker than the length of the shank of the grommet - 1/8"). Grommet Pliers $30.00 OO Two Piece Grommets - $1.00 per doz. $10.00 per Gross (144 units) Choose color: Brass, Antique Brass, Nickel, Matt Black. New Grommet Color: Antique Brass A fabulous neutral color which looks great on red and brown.

Straight Busks-New Size - 8" Suitable for the easy open front closures on Victorian and Edwardian style corsets. We now offer six sizes of straight Busks - 8" (with 4 clasps) 10" (with 5 clasps) 12" (with 6 clasps), 13" (with 6 clasps),14" (with 7 clasps) and 16" (with 8 clasps) $18.00 each - all sizes For more information on Busks and instructions for setting please see the section "What is a Busk? and Do I want one in my corset?"

All Metal Aiglets

Corset Laces with Metal Tips! (that's aiglets for all you scrabble players) The Fitting Room offers quality corset laces with 3/4" metal tips. These firmly affixed tips make corset lacing fast and easy, wearing after wearing.

Laces currently available Synthetic Laces - the lace I use for all my custom work. A woven synthetic flat braid - good "slip". Works very well for those who pull their laces from the waist. 5/16" wide with metal tips. Fits most grommets and eyelets. Available in Black or White. Indicate length desired in yards or meters. Also now available in Red, Purple, and Teal Blue. $1.00 per yard or meter Soutache Braid - when you need something elegant and understated. 1/8" wide with metal tips. Available in Black, Grey, Ecru and Off White. Indicate length desired in yards or meters. $.75 per yard or meter Cotton laces - as close to vintage as we could find. 1/4" cotton braid. Now available in white and black. Indicate length desired in yards or meters. $1.25 per yard or meter. To order any of our laces: Let us know how many yards you will need, and we will cut and tip the ends accordingly. Example: "I need 2 black synthetic laces, three yards each." For a total of 6 yards. Add Tips to Your Laces or Ribbons: We can also add tips to the ends of your ribbons or lacing. Send it to us with your length requirments and we will add the tips and ship it back to you ASAP. Nothing over 1/4" in diameter or hard, such as leather. $.25 per tip $2.00 minimum - Shipping usually $2.00 Tip: How long do my corset laces need to be? Here is a simple method that we use at the fitting Room to figure the length of a lace. Count the number of grommets up one side of your corset - example 12 grommets - divide by 2 - example 6 yards of laces. This gives plenty of room for getting in and out of your corsets without re-lacing each time.

The Indispensable Corset Fitting Aid. We have decided to share with you one of our fitting secrets - a pair of baste-on strips of grommets. Baste these boned strips to the back of a corset muslin or corset in progress and you can try it on your model and truly see how the laced up garment will fit. You can use the ICFA over and over, and cut your fitting time in half. Instructions for use and fitting included as well as a six yard cotton lace. $15.00 pr.

The Indispensable Corset Fitting Aid

Metal Garters You asked for them and we found them - Metal Garters. Our new adjustable stocking garters now have all metal hardware attached to an eight inch piece of elastic with a hook at the top to allow you to easily remove them from your corset when they are not needed. If you need longer elastic you can easilty substitute 5/8" elastic and attach it to the hardware. $4.00 per pair. Please specify color Black or White.

Coil Stays 1/4" wide coil is great for lightly bones bodices and the 'over the bust' curve. Sizes available are 6" to 16" in one half inch increments. 3/8" wide, very flexible coil stays are just the thing for those curved pockets in Edwardian style corsets or anywhere you need light support or both vertical and horizontal flexibility. We custom cut these so all lengths are in stock! Order in one half inch increments.

Steel Stays White enamel covered steel stays in Three widths! Including our favorite, and very hard to find 3/8".

1/4" Coil Stays
Size	Price
6" to 10"	0.50 cents each
10 1\2" to 14"	0.60 cents each
14 1\2" to 20"	0.70 cents each
3/8" Coil Stays
Size	Price
3" to 10"	0.55 cents each
10 1\2" to 15"	0.65 cents each
15 1\2" to 20"	0.75 cents each
1/4" Wide Steel Stays
All lengths available. Please order in half inch increments.
Size	Price
3" to 10"	0.50 cents each
10 1\2" to 15"	0.60 cents each
15 1\2" to 20"	0.70 cents each
3/8" Wide Steel Stays
All lengths available. Please order in half inch increments.
Size	Price
3" to 10"	0.55 cents each
10 1\2" to 15"	0.65 cents each
15 1\2" to 20"	0.75 cents each
1/2" Wide Steel Stays
All lengths available. Please order in half inch increments.
3" to 10"	0.60 cents each
10 1\2" to 15"	0.70 cents each
15 1\2" to 18"	0.80 cents each

Stay Casing

100% Cotton , double layer twill tape. Stay casing has a slot down the center to encase the stays. It is used primarily on single layer corset styles such as Simplicity #9769.

Two sizes 1/2" and 3/4", both available in black or white.

1/2" wide accommodates 1/4" and 3/8" flat steel stays and 1/4" coil stays

3/4" wide accommodates 3/8" Coil and 1/2" flat steel stays.

$1.40 per yard. Remember to specify Black or White.

Corset Twill

100% Cotton Twill. Sturdy and firm but not thick or bulky.
A good fabric for the foundation layer in a multi layer corset.
60 inches wide. Black or White.

$10.00 per yard (1 yard minimum).

Corset Pattern
and Kit for the
Simplicity Pattern #9769
Victorian Style Corset

Warning! This is not the be all and end all of corset patterns!
But we feel it has alot of positive characteristics such as:

It is a useful, demi-cup style, good for most Victorian periods and fantasy creations. The patterns pieces are of the traditional shape, and easy to alter. The instructions are clear and concise and very helpful, including those for installing the busk. The pattern is sized for modern figures and conforms to current industry standards. Not all sizes are on one piece of paper, making it easier to alter and use. There are two size ranges: 6,8,10,12 and 14,16,18,20 And as a bonus, there is a very useable chemise and drawer set included.

Attention Re-enactors and Re-creationists: Simplicity calls this "Authentic Civil War Undergarments". Contact your own costume authorities for the authenticity details appropriate for your group. The Fitting Room has no opinion on the authenticity question, other than that this corset will give you the appropriate silhouette for most Victorian periods. Enough said.

To order Simplicity Pattern #9769:

Choose a size range, either HH- 6,8,10,12 or RR- 14,16,18,20
Sizing chart follows

Pattern and The Fitting Room Tip sheet for using this pattern - $13.95

Pattern and Corset Kit: $50.00 (saves $10.00 off retail)

Our Corset Kit Includes: Pattern - specify size range 1 - 12" busk 22 - Flat stays- as called for in the pattern 7 yds of Bone casing - specify black or white 1 - 6yd corset lace - specify black or white The Fitting Room Tip Sheet for using this pattern

Special: Kit available without the pattern.
All of the above items except the pattern $40.00

Note - fabric is not included as we think you might want something prettier than plain cotton twill - suggestions are: Cotton Damask, heavy linen, twill or poplin, or ticking. The important factor is that the fabric have NO stretch and be densely woven.

Custom Patterns
Choose a style and send us your measurements and we will create a pattern just for you.
Includes construction information and the Indispensable Corset Fitting Aid.

$75.00 for most styles.
Includes the ICFA as well as Fitting and Assembling Instructions

SALE Tarot of the Tailors A set of divination cards perfect for Creative Sewers. The Tarot of the Tailors include 22 cards such as "The Seamstress's Friend", "The Missing Button", and "The Perfect Trim". Each deck includes a booklet explaining the meaning of each card, and instructions for predicting the success or failure of any project. A perfect gift for a fellow seamstress. The Future Can Be yours for only $15.00 Special - buy one deck and get one to give away for free. For a limited time, orders of over 12 decks - 6 dollars a deck

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