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Cloak and Tailor
@cloakandtailor.bsky.social
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Maker of corsets and assorted historic, vintage, and bespoke clothes. Textile and fashion history.
Toronto, Canada.

Email: cloakandtailor @ gmail (.) com
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Accepting a couple commissions for the fall!

At this point I can only ship within Canada, or do GTA pickup.
Unfortunately I have a much smaller studio space so I can’t cut a full coat or jacket.

Please reach out via 📧
Accepting 1-2 commissions for the fall! Canada based shipping only. Looking to make smaller garments (such as waistcoats, stays, corsets etc. rather than gowns or coats)
October 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Hand sewn vintage style tie in a fun changeable/shot silk
September 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Did a bit of a "thrift flip" and turned a rather sad and damaged vintage dress someone gifted me into a late 18th century outfit
light blue dress pinned on a dress form light blue waistcoat with silver buttons
August 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I could do the stitching in black, however, I have a couple other options...
July 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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I will be making another set of 1830s stays next, but this time in black 🖤
July 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Happy Pride
A photo collage of long vertical details of stays together in the 8 colour rainbow flag
June 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Are you in Canada and want customized or made to measure stays or corsets? Or Perhaps, a waistcoat? I still have a roll of coutil and two months of workroom availability left, so hit me up!
Green Brocade stays Green brocade shawl collar waistcoat
May 11, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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All of my materials will now come from Canadian stores and suppliers! This is entirely possible, though most of the materials are coming from Europe or Asia. While my material costs may go up a bit, they will be supporting other small Canadian businesses.
detail shot of "cloak and tailor" label on red toile stays red toile stays on a wooden table
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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I will ship to Canada and the UK! I typically do not ship elsewhere, but I am happy to look into the feasibility!

* for more advanced corsets and tailoring, I prefer to do mockups and fittings. If you are in the GTA, I may be able to arrange an in person fitting!
Blue split busk late Victorian corset over a white linen shift on a mannequin purple 18th century suit with silver trim on a mannequin
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Moving Sale Commissions!
I am taking a limited number of additional commissions to be made this summer!
I am particularly interested in making waistcoats, regency and 1830s stays, banyans and robes, fashion/fantasy boned bodices, and coats*
I am also now introducing cravats and vintage ties!
1830s corded stays over a white linen shift on a mannequin blue frock coat over a black waistcoat on a mannequin red and white toile pattern banyan/robe on a mannequin pink regency stays over a white linen shift on a mannequin
March 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Happy Stay Sunday!

Florals? For spring!? Groundbreaking.
Photo of a pair of 18th century stays in white linen with a soft pink floral pattern and watching pink binding. They are over a white linen shift, which rests on a wooden table. Pair of stays in an off white with bird and floral patterns that are predominantly pink and pink binding. They are on a mannequin over a white linen shift.
March 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Vintage ties and cravats!
I’m debating taking some small orders on these as I have various remaining amounts of silks and polys that are suitable! Ties are the vintage waist length rather than modern. Cravats of all kinds.
March 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Hello old and new friends! This place really took off lately! Thought I’d post some of my favourite coats I’ve made over the years since it’s not all stays and corsets here!
Photo showing a blue wool frock coat, black waistcoat and green cravat on a mannequin Photo of a lavender purple mid 18th century suit with silver trim on a white person with long brown hair Photo of a purple frock coat and a green waistcoat on a mannequin Photo of a 1810s navy uniform with gold epaulettes and white waistcoat and breeches worn by a man
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Recent waistcoat
Burgundy paisley lining back of a grey wool waistcoat on gold tone wooden table Grey wool waistcoat on gold tone wooden table Close up of buttons which feature a greyhound leaping across a curled vine design
January 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Another sample I still have available!

Made in mid 2022 when I was testing a new mid 18th C pattern. Cotton coutil + cotton/poly damask.

Closed garment measurements:
31.5" Chest
26" Waist
7" Waist to underarm measure
Fit intended for 36" bust/30" waist

245C/175US + shipping
Green damask mid 18th century stays on a white mannequin Green damask mid 18th century stays on a white mannequin. Closer view.
November 18, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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Finally listing my fully boned stay sample.
I'd like to see this go for 800 as I'd normally charge 1200+ for fully boned stays. Plus insured shipping.
These are probably some of my best work and got me several jobs.
Closed measurements are 33”B and 26.5”W
Pink silk fully boned stays Pink silk fully boned stays. front view. Pink silk fully boned stays. Back view of lacing.
November 15, 2024 at 3:50 AM
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Experimenting in cravats
Two long black silk cravats folded in half on a wooden table
November 10, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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I keep forgetting to actually post my work here, but an update:
After some serious thought, I have decided that I will be closing commissions this December. Between wanting to have more time for other pursuits, my own creative projects, and the rising cost and declining quality of materials, this seems like the logical choice. I am still offering several stay options I've shared recently on a pre-order basis until December 1st. Estimated 6 month production time. If there's something custom you're interested in, please reach out! I don't plan to open commissions again in 2025 and I am unsure if I will again in the future. I will continue to make and share projects here! Thank you everyone who has supported me over the years
October 14, 2024 at 12:21 AM
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Good day to post some stays
Pink silk 18th century style corset or stays worn by a dressform with a half length sleeve white linen shift Dark pink damask 18th century style corset or stays worn by a dressform with a half length sleeve white linen shift Purple linen 18th century style corset or stays worn by a dressform with a half length sleeve white linen shift Yellow and black floral print 18th century style corset or stays worn by a dressform with a half length sleeve white linen shift
May 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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I can also do 18th century shifts!
December 4, 2023 at 6:13 AM
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Starting things off with some green stay posting!

Mid-18th century inspired stays in a green cotton blend damask.
Three-quarters view of an 18th century style corset, or pair of stays. They are made of green fabric in a damask weave, displayed on a dress form wearing a white shift. Back view of an 18th century style corset, or pair of stays. They are made of green fabric in a damask weave, displayed on a dress form wearing a white shift. Three-quarters view of an 18th century style corset, or pair of stays. They are made of green fabric in a damask weave, displayed on a dress form wearing a white shift. Detail view of an 18th century style corset, or pair of stays. They are made of green fabric in a damask weave, displayed on a dress form wearing a white shift.
October 1, 2023 at 11:30 PM