garb-sale

Take note that I will only ship to Canada & the U.S. *After* reception of your payment. You can contact me by E-mail if you're interested in an item and I will provide more info. The item or items shown on this page were made for my personal use. Those gowns have been worn before and are to be taken as they are. *NO* modification *NOR* refund is possible. However I will try to give you as much details as possible prior to your purchase in order not to deceive you in anyway.

My garb's double-closet simply doesn't close anymore and the other one neither so, now I have some costumes hanging all over the house from the chandeliers to the door knobs so, I'm thinking of selling more and more in a near futur only, I have a very hard time getting separated from my costumes as they all have many memories attached to them. However, if you're interested in any of the costumes featured on my picture pages (exept for the recent ones), just make an offer, you never know, I just might be tempted !!!

These are not even all featured on my website, I have so many of them that I don't have a clue where to put the new ones I make. I would need a factory !!!

This gown was made many many years ago for a renaissance theme party back when I knew nothing about renaissance ! An incredible amount of time and money went into this gown. It's been worn on two occasions. The front panel is made of black synthetic velvet with lamé triming, small slashes filled with red satin ribbon and small round bells (so it jingles a lot when you walk). The sleeves are made of what they call "water-like" lamé with buttons. The hanging sleeve is of printed cotton and the main fabric is of a shaved flower-pattern velvet. There's a 3 layer tulle-crinoline at the bottom to give the skirt it's bell-shape. It has a full lining made of satin nilon. It closes with a zipper in the back. The headdress, which I will not dare to call a hood, comes with it. This gown will fit a size 7/8 to 9/10. You must have good shoulders because it has a wide neckline. I generally pin the shoulders to my bra straps. You musn't be any taller than 5' 8" or it will be too short.

I'm asking $200.00 for that gown shiping not included (it hardly covers the fabric & accessories cost)
because I was young when I made it and the sewing on the lining isn't perfect. Also, some of the lamé trimming are starting to plush at the extremities (it can be fixed with a litthe glue), but the gown is still in a very good condition overall.

This gown is made of 100% wool, hand dyed and handsewn. It has only been worn for a photography project. This gown isn't lined and needs to be worn with a shift or chemise. The buttons are hand made with wood pieces and covered in linen. All seams are either stitched by hand or intirely overstitched by hand for solidity. It was inspired by an archeological find and recreated with the best knowledge that we currently have about it. This gown will fit a size 7/8 or a small 9/10. The bodice is comfortable and wide enough for any size 10 but the sleeves are incredibly fitted. You musn't be taller then 5' 7" or it will be too short. More info about the construction of this gown here ; http://members.fortunecity.com/cadieux3/yellowgown.html

This gown took 2 months to make at about 5 to 8 hours of work a day. I'm asking $500.00 for it shipping not included. Add $20.00 extra if you wish to have the pin-on tippets.