Resources

Below is a list of some well-known Civil War vendors and sutlers but it is far from being a thorough list. There are several more that are reputable and affordable. I highly recommend spending time looking at these sites and many others to see what fits your style and your budget.

Most of the resources listed sell not just the item pointed out, but several items you may prefer.

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Two places to start with whenever planning a new dress or outfit are:

Ebay
Esty

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Anna Worden Bauersmith Millinery

Blockade Runner
(undergarments, stockings, shoes, simple work dresses)

Fall Creek Sutlery
(hoops, shoes)

Fugawee Historical Footwear

Treadle Treasures
(Heather does very comfortable working corset)

The Paper Lady
(usually at events, but you can contact her for a fitting)

Originals by Kay

Originals by Kay – Corsets

The Button Baron

Timely Tresses
(bonnet patterns, ribbons, trimmings, etc.)

Miller’s Millinery
(lovely items! They are pricey, but great place to look for ideas)

Victorian Bonnets

The Colonel’s Lady

Lavender’s Green

Robin Stokes
(she also sells on Ebay)

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The Sewing Academy

The James Country Mercantile

(also most sutlers have patterns for sale and there are many ladies happy to point you in the right direction for patterns)

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