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Faire Finery by TheCandleQueen
Maintained by:   thecandlequeen( 1378Feedback score is 1000 to 4,999) Get fast shipping and excellent service from Top-rated sellers.About MeMember has an eBay Store
Being a Renaissance faire enthusiast provides me with an essential insight in creating spectacular garb. I'm not just the seamstress here at Faire Finery, I'm also a patron! My designs fit real women with real bodies. I also offer high quality accessories to complete your unique look.
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by TheCandleQueen

You can find me online at Faire Finery


MADE IN THE USA!
Please support American manufacturing by purchasing your garb from an American seamstress, even if it's not me!

The best way to assure quality is to do it yourself... with the occasional help of a good spouse.

This is why I have no employees, nor do I subcontract any of my sewing out to other seamstresses. Most importantly I do not have a sweat shop full of human rights atrocities in my backyard. (I'm seeing a flood of mass-produced Renaissance clothing imports here on eBay which I find disheartening.) I make ALL of the clothing and the pearl bodice jewelry. My husband makes ALL of the leather goods and the wooden tankards. At first, he was a bit hesitant to take on the role of Royal Wood Turner and Royal Leather-er because he didn't know if he could work it around his 2-3 times per week golf habit. But, as I think you'll agree, the resulting high-quality, hand made items in my store are a testament to effective nagging.

I use only the highest quality fabrics and trims...upholstery weight fabrics for bodices and 100% cotton fabrics for skirts and chemises. I do not use polyester cotton blend fabrics in my skirts because the synthetic sheen is quite apparent in the sunlight. Not that I'm a "period correct" garb nazi, but it really doesn't present (in my opinion) the proper effect at faire.

I draft my own patterns or adjust historical patterns to suit myself. I know these fit properly because I've been making my own garb for years and am the guinea pig for any new design experimentation. My clothing not only looks great, but it actually fits real women with real bodies. I'm not just the seamstress here at Faire Finery, I'm also a patron. I'm an avid faire-goer and try to never wear the same thing twice in the same season.

So, you can be assured that when you purchase a Faire Finery product, whether a court gown, wench ensemble or leather belt, it will be of exceptionally high quality, beautiful to behold and will persevere brilliantly through many years of faire-going!

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And now for more shameless self-promotion in the form of customer testimonials...

"You are simply a Goddess among women! It came TODAY!!! It fits me beautifully and the quality is SUPERB. I now have 3 friends who are planning to buy stuff from you now!! I'll spread your name at the faire!!!" -Liz C.

"Nicki, I went to the tailor the other day to get my dress hemmed up...he was very busy with some very hotty totty...I put everything on and stepped out of the dressing room and the room went silent...I stood there and they all went...WOW...Then a gentleman said, 'That is the most beautiful Christmas tree I have ever seen.' (NOTE: The dress was emerald green.) The other man said that I was stunning (I think he was flirting with me.) I told them I was the bride, not the bridesmaid. I didn’t get this dress because I wanted to WOW the gathering of friends. I got it because it was always my dream to be in one of these dresses and have a winter wedding or even a party. I was pleased however that I could stop a group of men from doing whatever they were doing and I thought you should know. I didn’t have make up on or even my hair up!!! Thank you again for a beautiful dress." -Kelley P.

"Hi Nicki! OMG! I received my order yesterday, the one that consisted of a chemise, a reversible lady cavalier bodice, black skirt and a gauze overskirt. OMG! ITS GORGEOUS! You have an amazing talent! The fit on all the items are perfect, so I really appreciated you questioning the initial measurements. As you know, this will be my first event, and to be honest, I am nervous. But knowing I look and feel like a princess (ok, a princess, wench, cook, hehe) its taking my nerves away. When I received the package yesterday, I was impressed right away. The way you packed the ensemble, just so professional, so appreciated! I immediately tried it on and was floored by the way it all fit. My teeth almost fell out of my head! Haha I giggled at myself as I looked in the mirror, knowing I am going to have such fun. I wore it downstairs and modeled for my husband, who is a very quiet man, and usually doesn’t give compliments too easily…he was even impressed! So, in closing I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for offering such beautiful things! Keep up the great work! Thank you again!
May all your days be filled with sunshine and laughter," -Diana A.

“I just came back from a short jaunt to the ocean. Much to my surprise your flashing hands & skill have provided me with a most wonderful wedding ensemble. I can not believe your speed. Knowing too you had more than mine to put together in such a short time. It looks so beautiful on. I had to stop over to a friend’s house on my way home from the Post Office. I could not wait to model it. We were both excited. Thank you so very, very much. You have no idea how wonderful I feel in the ensemble and so feminine. Again you have been wonderful in all. It must be nice to be able to create things of beauty & know you are making others feel so beautiful. Envious I cannot be because each one of us has a skill blessed to us. I am grateful though for finding your site & working with you.” -Lourdes C.

“Hi Nicki, I received my dress and other items today and just wanted to send you this personal email to let you know that I am extremely thrilled with everything. The dress (bodice, chemise & skirts) is beautiful and made extremely well and fits wonderfully. You do great work and your communication is excellent. You also have my permission to use this email as testimony for advertising purposes if you wish.” -Nancy K.

“Hi Nicki, You may not remember me, but I know you will know the dress you made for me of red and gold, about two years ago. You graciously custom made it for me. I want to let you know how much I love it and how much pleasure it has given me. I lent it over Christmas to a very close friend ( the only kind I would even consider doing this for) for a Twelve Night Celebration at her church. They had been given a list of possible costume stores to try. I lent her mine, telling her to rest assured that she would have the most authentic costume there. She told me that her costume was the most beautiful and that she had many inquiries on how she acquired it, and how much fun she had wearing it! I frequently look on E-bay to follow what you are creating. I just want to let you know how much your costume means to me and that I remember you often and thank you for making a dream come true for me. Sincerely, Terrye T. ”.


Sis and I at TRF 2007


Me (looking vaguely cartoonish) and my faire buddies at Scarby 2009.

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