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We take garments from the past and translate them into clothes for wearing today, either in everyday life or when you dress up. Our version of vintage.
Our clothes are for anyone looking for quality well-made clothing in natural fabrics, made in the UK in my Yorkshire workshop.
The C18th style shirts & breeches are available in Etsy shop ElgarSisterShop - my sister Jane has her own shop.
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David on 09 Oct, 2022
5 out of 5 starsbeautifully designed and handcrafted waistcoat, a great hit at Oktoberfest and will wear it often, I can highly recommend Catherine and her work...
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joe on 06 Oct, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese were exactly what I wanted, I originally ordered in the wrong size but was allowed to exchange it for the correct size. Couldn't recommend more.
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J on 04 Oct, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis waistcoat exceeded my expectations. Delivery was fast. The item was described perfectly by the seller. The materials and workmanship are first class. I will certainly buy from Elgar Shirts again! Thank you, Catherine.
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Pat on 27 Aug, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love this comfortable smock and its pockets. Beautifully made of quality material.
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alan on 17 Aug, 2022
5 out of 5 starslovely artist smock. good quality material. first class seller very helpful and quick delivery. i am very pleased. Thanks
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Lori on 15 Jan, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWow, I love this vest so much! It fits well and so well made! The craftsmanship and quality is outstanding! I'll be ordering more. Thank you for repurposing well made clothes into interesting "new" well made clothes!
About ElgarShirts
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Catherine chooses the thread for buttonholing -
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Our steep stairs are good for displaying folded shirts -
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We post our garments to customers all over the world
Experienced shirt-maker in business again after a 14 year gap
I am an experienced maker returning to what I love, making garments in beautiful fabrics for men.
I kicked off the business in 2015 with nightshirts, then soon added historic-based shirts, waistcoats and now trousers. We try to use the best quality or vintage natural materials.
We make everything ourselves in the UK.
My sister joined in 2016, to make garments based on 18th century patterns.
We sell at history-based, re-enactment and steampunk shows in the UK, as well as online - see our main range at www.elgarshirts.com
We do offer a made-to-measure service (with a 3-4 week order time). If your size is not available on Etsy then please contact me as I may have one or can make one.
Please note that if you buy 2 items there is no additonal postage charge on the 2nd item, as the cost is the same for sending 2 garments.
Shop members
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Catherine Elgar
Owner
Catherine loves beautiful cloths, enjoys pattern-making and experimenting to create vintage style, using either modern or vintage fabrics. She has a small range of up-to-date industrial sewing machines, and a background in clothing manufacturing.
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Jane Elgar
Big Sister And Critic
Sister Jane takes makes 18th century shirts & breeches from her kitchen table - these compliment Catherine's 18th century style waistcoats. Jane sells these from her Etsy shop - ElgarSisterShop
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Chloe Timms
Marketer
Chloe is somewhat younger than us, she helps with our marketing on social media, and anything a bit whizzy.
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