Who makes these garments?
All of the clothing that we sell is made here in the USA by home seamstresses who love to create. The owners of Sycamore Spring Clothier and their team of ladies make every piece of clothing that we sell. The wooden boxes and leather scissor cases that we sell are made by friends of the ladies who enjoy working with other mediums.

What happened to the garment I thought I ordered?
In addition to our online shop, we also sell our wares at reenactments and onsight sales at other events. If for some reason you purchase a garment that is out of stock we will contact you As Soon As Possible and a refund or exchange will be issued per your request.

Why isn’t the shop working?
We travel to different reenactments throughout the year and during these events, the online shop will be disabled to avoid online and physical sales of the same item. The updated shop will return online once the sold items have been removed.

How Do I add additional insurance for my purchase?
At checkout, there will be a comments section. If you are interested in adding additional insurance to your purchase please note it in the comments box. The insurance will be added separately and you will be sent an invoice for the additional cost.

Do you sell patterns?
We hope to one-day sell patterns for some of our accessories, however, we do not sell patterns at this time.

Do you take Custom Orders?
We do. We also make stock orders that are tailored to you by altering a few key places to help them fit more appropriately. We call these partially tailored pieces Custom Stock orders are the orders we most commonly make.

Do you make Regimental Uniforms?
We make more generic pieces for uniforms such as shirts and stocks. However, we do not make specialized pieces such as coats.

What are your clothes made of?
Our clothing is made from all-natural fabrics that are representative of fabrics that were used in the 18th century. The clothing we make is made of either, linen, wool, cotton, hemp, silk, or a combination of these fibers (fustion).

In addition, the fabric of the period was made in a broad range of colors and weights, and much of the fine clothing was made of incredibly light and comfortable weighted fabric. The working-class fabric was heavier and sturdier for utility. We strive to find fabrics that reflect the quality of the time and are made from the appropriate fibers.

Did they have these colors back then? Are these patterned fabrics appropriate?
Yes, they are! There was a beautiful array of colors and patterns available to the people of the 18th and 19th centuries. While electric colors were not seen until aniline dyes are introduced in the latter half of the 19th century, natural dyes could create stunning fabrics.

As for patterns on fabric, again there were many wonderful options. There are a wealth of portraits, documents, and modern books that offer a look into what fabrics could look like. Many of our printed fabrics are reproduction pieces, and for the fabrics that are not, we work hard to find extant examples that look identical/very similar to the patterned fabrics we purchase.

How do I care for my garment?
Our garments are made to be worn, they are constructed the same way that the garments were crafted in the 18th and 19th centuries therefore they are created to hold up to regular wear. That being said, these garments are just that, clothing that is subject to pilling, thinning in areas that rub, and tearing if caught or stepped on. Our “casual” clothing is pre-washed for shrinkage and able to hold up in the washing machine. Much like a pair of jeans, the fibers will last longer when washed less, but there is no problem washing them regularly. Our “high-end” clothing is often made of fibers that do not do well in the washing machine. These garments are dry-clean only to have the garment maintain its look. For more information on the care of our clothing and what that means go to our Care Instructions page.

How do I get my photo on the website? How can I leave a review?
Send us your photos! We LOVE to see our clothing being worn and welcome any and all photos. You can send them to us through the Contact Page on our website or leave a post on our Facebook page.