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Costumers' Marketplace

Step into the Costumers' Marketplace—a vibrant hub filled with vendors who specialize in all things costuming. Discover a treasure trove of patterns, trims, accessories, jewelry, books, and more to help complete your current project or spark ideas for your next creative venture.  Click here to see who our vendors were in 2025. (This information will be updated in March 2026.)

Ribbon & Trim at Marketplace Costume College 2024. Photo by Art Andrews.

Marketplace Grand Opening

Join us Friday evening during our Social Event for the Grand Opening of the Marketplace! Can't wait to shop? You're in luck—we offer an exclusive Early Bird Shopping Event Friday afternoon for just $10. All proceeds support the Costume College Scholarship Fund. Early Bird tickets can be purchased onsite at the Costume College Information Desk. Thank you for supporting our scholarship efforts! 

Costumers' Marketplace Hours (subject to change):

  • Friday:  1:00pm to 4:00 pm Early Bird Shoppers Event (ticketed admission only – all proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund)
  • Friday:  6:00pm to 9:00 pm Grand Opening - Open to All
  • Saturday:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday:  8:30 am to 5:00 pm
 

Rolls of fabric in various colors at the Costume College 2024 Marketpalce. Photo by Art Andrews.

The Costumers' Marketplace is open to everyone! Know someone not attending Costume College? Invite them to drop by—the Marketplace is a wonderful introduction to the creativity and community that Costume College offers. Please note: No pets or animals are allowed in the Marketplace, with the exception of licensed service animals.

 

 Photos above 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

Beauty in Vintage
Vintage hairstyling for events. Message on Instagram @beautyinvintage to schedule a hair appointment before Costume College or visit the booth in Marketplace.

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

Schnittker Photography (Saturday 8am to 5pm ONLY)
Tintype portraits created using authentic 19th century processes. Your story, preserved in silver - experience the magic of a handmade wet plate collodion tintype portrait – a unique, one-of-a-kind heirloom.
https://www.splendidtintypes.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