SkyeLineDesign

I've been creating and designing costumes since 1999 for theater, Renaissance Faires, corset-lovers, and reenactors. My goal at SkyeLine Design is offer good quality products for a variety of bodies at affordable prices. In the case of my historical reproductions, I also back my work up with 20 years of academic historical research to create garments that you can feel proud to wear.

HISTORIC REPRODUCTIONS: I have 20 years of experience researching and producing historic costumes. I use almost exclusively natural fibers, and I will always be clear about when and why synthetics appear in my historical clothes. Colors and patterns are carefully chosen to be appropriate for the time period being represented. Visible stitching above the waist is usually hand sewn; my hems are all machine sewn unless hand sewing is requested as part of a custom order--this is done entirely to help keep my gowns affordable. I have created historically-accurate gowns for the mid-18th to the late-19th centuries.

RENAISSANCE FAIRE: My Renaissance Faire products--corsets, dresses, and more--are all made with durability in mind. Well-made, sturdy clothes will be the most flattering to almost every figure. I use almost exclusively steel boning and largely avoid elastic (which ages and stretches out of shape eventually). Bodices and corsets are lined for strength. My Renaissance Fair clothing may take its inspiration from historical silhouettes and details but includes much of the flavor and fun of fantasy.

CORSETS AND OTHER CURIOSITIES: I have been making corsets since 2002 and for ten years focused largely on middle to late 19th century styles. I use exclusively steel boning in my corsets and have produced work for weddings, reenactors, and corset enthusiasts. My curiosity also leads me to a wider variety of 20th century styles, including the 1920s and Bombshell-era dresses.