| one-of-a-kind custom designs for weddings, dress-up, and fun by Laurie Tavan, better than sew-sew |
How much will it cost?
It depends. As each item we make is different, requiring different materials, design time, and construction time, please contact us for a quote for your particular requirements. That said, we can give some basic ideas of base garment starting prices prior to any additional embellishments. All of these price guidelines include appropriate fittings at our location. We can come to you if compensated for travel expenses.
Corsets
Corsets can be made with anywhere from one to four layers of fabric. Here are some base prices for three-layer corsets to give you a general idea. Single-layer with boning channels, two-layer, and four-layer corsets are all possible, and suitable for different applications.
| Type | Three-Layer |
|---|---|
| Waist cincher | $350+ |
| Underbust Modern/Victorian | $400+ |
| Underbust Halter | $450+ |
| Overbust Victorian | $500+ |
| Overbust Victorian with straps | $550+ |
| 18th Century Half-Boned Stays | $700+ |
| 18th Century Fully-Boned Stays | $900+ |
| Renaissance (w/o tabs) | $200+ |
| Renaissance (with tabs) | $500+ |
Historical Garments
Note that the prices given are beginning guidelines for designs for full outfits including undergarments (not including corsets) of these general time periods. We can also provide individual pieces. "Simple" outfits will be suitable to a character of lower social standing, containing fewer pieces, often less fabric, and fewer embellishments. "Detailed" items will be more elaborate, suitable to a historical character of higher station. The actual garments, of course, can be produced to any level of detail you wish, including anything in between these two categories or beyond. Fully historically accurate museum-quality reproductions are available at significantly higher prices. Please see our library section for more information on construction techniques and potential design features.
| Period | Simple | Detailed |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | $500+ | $1500+ |
| 18th Century | $700+ | $1800+ |
| Victorian | $600+ | $1800+ |
Modern Fashion
Modern fashion varies so much that it is difficult to give ballpark prices. Contact us with your ideas and we'll discuss it. We can create outfits to match your expected wear and budgetary requirements.
Dolls
Our dolls are not miniature replicas but are made to match the look and feel of your outfit. Dolls made to match an outfit we've made start at $200. For dolls made to match other outfits, please contact us. We can start with fabric scraps you provide or we can source suitable materials.