Costumers' Marketplace

The Costumers' Marketplace is full of vendors who cater to costumers. Here you will find patterns, trim, accessories, jewelry, and books that can help finish a project or be the inspiration for the next one.  Click here to see who is vending this year!

The Marketplace Grand Opening is Friday evening, during our Social Event. However, for those who can’t wait to shop, we offer a $7 Early Bird Shopping Event on Friday morning. Tickets benefit the Costume College Scholarship Fund. You may purchase Early Bird tickets onsite at the Costume College Information Desk. We appreciate your contribution to the Costume College Scholarship Fund.

Costumers' Marketplace Hours (subject to change):

• Friday:  11:00am to 3:00 pm (Early Bird Shopper's Event. Admission is by ticket only, to benefit the Costume College Scholarship Fund.)
• Friday:  6:00pm to 9:00 pm (Grand Opening to All)
• Saturday:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  
• Sunday:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Photo by Art Andrews

The Costumers' Marketplace is open to everyone! If you have friends who are not attending Costume College, invite them to the Marketplace – it can be a great “first taste” that gives people a sense of what the College has to offer. Please also note that no pets or other animals will be allowed in the Marketplace at any time – the only exceptions will be licensed disabled-assistance animals.

Photo by Art Andrews

Marketplace Vendors at Costume College 2025

A Walk Thru Time Vintage
Antique, vintage, and theatrical items, including fabric, appliques, patterns, clothing, and accessories.
www.awalkthrutimevintage.com

Acme Notions
Old-fashioned and vintage sewing supplies, lace, trim, buttons.
www.acmenotions.com

All the Shiny Things
Vintage costume jewelry and accessories - Massive inventory perfect for Time Traveler & nostalgia enthusiasts.
All-The-Shiny-Things on Facebook

Dawn Sklar Ribbon
Glass, Italian metal, and mother of pearl buttons; vintage laces, French jacquard trims.
Email: [email protected]

French Kiss Ribbons
Vintage and rare ribbons: satins, velvets and grosgrain.
www.FrenchKissRibbons.etsy.com

Kansas Mercantile
Dry goods, patterns, ladies & gentlemen’s accessories.
Kansas Mercantile on Facebook

Lucky DeLuxe Fabric
Deadstock, vintage and antique books, fabrics, trims, buttons, handkerchiefs/doilies and haberdashery.
www.LuckyDeLuxeFabrics.com

Period Corsets
Historical undergarments and supports for stage, film, and costume enthusiasts. Corsets, chemises, petticoats, and skirt supports spanning history from 1560 through the 1950s.
www.periodcorsets.com

Richard the Thread
Corset supplies and sewing notions, fasteners.
www.richardthethread.com

RuMel Creations
Historically inspired hats, reticles and bags, millinery supplies vintage canes, umbrellas, cufflinks, hat pins, and pins.
www.RuMelCreations.com

Silk Baron
A wonderful selection of silk fabrics for your consideration!
www.silkbaron.com

T L Barnes Enterprises
Buttons, clasps, frogs, and all things closures

Truly Victorian
Victorian and Edwardian sewing patterns for women, 1830s-1910s.
www.trulyvictorian.info