Ordering Information

When you decide to place a custom order, and have accepted a quotation, a non-refundable

deposit of half the total amount will be required to begin production. The final balance will be

due once you have received the garment. There is no obligation involved in emailing me to

discuss designs or getting a quotation. I will send an invoice once the details of the order have

been confirmed. I prefer payment via Paypal, and can accept credit cards via Paypal.

All costumes, corsets, or wedding attire are made to your measurements. A muslin mock-up of

the corsets and fitted bodices will be made and mailed to you (with instructions on how to fit

and mark any alterations and pre-paid return postage). The final garment will be made based

on the muslin fit. This is included in the price quoted. If you are in the Chicago area you are

welcome to come for personal fittings.

All my work is personally custom-made and can take quite a long time to complete. Corsets take

about 6 weeks from start to finish, and full costumes can take much longer. It may be possible

for me to accommodate tight deadlines so please do email and ask if you have a particular

deadline. I will always give a time estimate before starting work or accepting any payment. As I

make everything myself I can only take on a certain amount of work and am often booked up

weeks or months in advance, so it is best to make your enquiry as far in advance as possible.

Any other questions? Send me an email at info@hourglasscostumes.com.

I do not have a showroom and will see people by appointment only. The best way to get in

touch with me in the first instance is by email.

Need some inspiration?

Have a look at some of the websites on my links page. Between them you will find both pictures

and descriptions of period clothing and photos of actual examples of historic dress. Find an

outfit or corset you love to reproduce, or something to adapt to your own taste.