Comments on: Fabrics & Trims

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:10:29 +0000

In reply to Heather Steinmiller. They really know their silks! I met them a few years ago at Costume College, and they are very good with their customers.

By: Heather Steinmiller

Heather Steinmiller — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:08:09 +0000

Silk Baron is simply a delight – I’ve made several purchases from them and I’ve always been ecstatic when I receive my order. Beautiful colors, (very) reasonably priced, great customer service. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:32:44 +0000

In reply to Bridget Clancy. Thanks for the feedback!

By: Bridget Clancy

Bridget Clancy — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:26:13 +0000

I have ordered from Cotton Lace, and was very pleased with the product. I was a little wary at first because their prices are almost *too* good. But they shipped out promptly, and I feel I got more than my money’s worth. I got 2-4 yard increments of several narrow edging and insertions, and 14 yards of a 1” insertion(frilly Victorian petticoats use up a ton of lace!), and they are so pretty! I will note that the insertions don’t seem to have threads in the sides for shaping, the way other cotton Valenciennes I have used did. But on the other hand, at Cotton Lace I paid like 1/3 to 1/6 of the price I would pay elsewhere. And free airmail shipping!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 23:08:49 +0000

In reply to M. Lee. Thanks for the feedback!

By: M. Lee

M. Lee — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 19:48:03 +0000

Whatever you do, don’t use JRB Silks! I’ve experienced lost orders with them, as well as late orders (as in, too late to use, and in paid client situations, no less!). In addition, their samples don’t match the fabric ordered and sample cards don’t include updated fabric availability or even include all the fabrics that you’ve supposedly paid $20 per fabric card to be able to see! But the kicker is their absolutely dismal customer service, namely, their refusal to take responsibility for their errors, and their complete unwillingness to make things right.

On the other side of the spectrum, I’m in complete agreement with Leanna above… order from marynotmartha at Etsy whenever you can. I’ve ordered from this shop (Suzi Oberman, owner) for several years now and the one and only (minor) issue I had with an order, she personally fixed in a flash!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 15:13:13 +0000

In reply to Kathi Delk. Not sure I can help much. Could you substitute a wool crepe? Or cotton poplin? You might try asking Lauren over at Wearing History as she does loads of fabric research for 20th C.

By: Kathi Delk

Kathi Delk — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:56:57 +0000

HELP PLEASE! I am attempting to have a historically correct WWI Red Cross/Army Nurse Corps uniform made . The overseas dress was “grey cotton crepe” I know what this is but cannot find it on any web site or store Thanks