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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Anyone in the Greater Toronto Area want a whole bunch of fabric? I'm hoping to destash. Might do a grab bag by fiber type or something. I am just not willing to deal with shipping over long distances

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History Symposium @historysymposium.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

www.historysymposium.com/cassidy-perc... In one week! @mimicofmodes.com will help us kick off our livestreams for the fall season. It is time to learn all about corsets!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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)

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

My pitch to follow me on Instagram: I just post photos, no reels, save one here and there if I want to show off a fabric or garment from various angles and even then like once a year

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Hand sewn vintage style tie in a fun changeable/shot silk

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Cassidy Percoco @mimicofmodes.com · 29/08/2025

Footwear Friday once again! These everyday shoes were owned by Margaret Gorsline Baker (1820-1853) of Stillwater, NY during her short adult life. Their square toes and flat soles are au courant with the fashions of the 1830s-1850s. www.facebook.com/fenimoreartm... 🗃️🪡

A pair of flat-soled shoes with long, squared toes. The front half of the shoes and the backs of the heels are covered with black kid leather, and the rest of the shoe is tan wool.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

PS, I am listing some samples and other items I am selling on my KoFi shop! Currently it's only set up to ship in Canada, but if you are international, please get in touch and I can set up a custom listing! ko-fi.com/cloakandtail...

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Visit Cloak and Tailor's Shop!

I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

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Visit Cloak and Tailor's Shop!

I've opened a shop. Come take a look!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

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 waistcoat with silver buttons

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

I will be making another set of 1830s stays next, but this time in black 🖤

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Since the general consensus is that tarrifs don't affect US orders under 800 at this time.... I might consider doing a couple US stay or waistcoat or other lower value garment and pattern. For Fall 2025 shipping.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Happy Pride

A photo collage of long vertical details of stays together in the 8 colour rainbow flag

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MJ @somanyjets.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Cloak & Tailor stays are so well-made and beautiful I can’t recommend them enough 🤌🤌🤌

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

More information in this post: bsky.app/profile/cloa...

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

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!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

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!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

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. front view.

Pink silk fully boned stays. Back view of lacing.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Yes, I know, I closed commissions last year and had no plans on restarting. Unfortunately due to various complications in my personal life, having to cancel my outstanding US orders, and moving into the second most expensive city in Canada, I am taking some more for a limited time!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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

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Cassidy Percoco @mimicofmodes.com · 29/03/2025

Trying on my stays from @cloakandtailor.bsky.social, finally! Terrible bedroom mirror pic (the work deserves better) but I'll get nicer ones someday.

A closeup of a woman's torso in dark green stays worn over a light green T-shirt.

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Sebastian Yūe 💜🧡 @sebastianyue.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Cloak and Tailor made some of my favourite pieces! If you're in Canada or the UK, definitely reach out for a commission!

Sebastian sits on a stool in a studio, wearing a red silk waistcoat.

Sebastian takes a selfie in a mirror. They are wearing a burgundy shirt, a black and gold waistcoat with wide velvet lapels and a matching black and gold cape.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

By the way, I will reply to ALL client emails that I receive. If you don’t hear from me within a week, try sending a follow up! Unfortunately gmail spam filtering is very (and often unhelpfully) rigorous, and I may have missed it!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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MJ @somanyjets.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

It’s never not a good time for floral stays thanks to @cloakandtailor.bsky.social

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Anyone know any maker spaces in the Toronto area (preferably downtown) that are still operating? With a focus on textile or leather work and potential space rentals?

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Want stays, corsets, waistcoats or historical accessories? Want to shop Canadian and support small makers? I can still fit a couple more clients in for the summer as I’ve had to cancel US orders! Very happy to accept Canadian clients! But I do also ship to the UK!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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.

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Internet Archive Canada 🍁 @internetarchiveca.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

A year ago today, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) embarked on an ambitious project in collaboration with us - Internet Archive Canada (IAC)- to digitize a collection of up to 80,000 out-of-copyright publications: library-archives.canada.ca/eng/corporat...

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The plan to scan: digitizing out-of-copyright publications

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Emily Brand @emilybrand.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Just some lovely tickets to 18th-century masquerade balls 😍🎭 www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o... #18c

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

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

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

If there are perchance any Canadians looking for stays or a waistcoat, my spring has opened up in light of cancelling remaining US orders due to unprecedented circumstances, so please research out!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

If there are perchance any Canadians looking for stays or a waistcoat, my spring has opened up in light of cancelling remaining US orders due to unprecedented circumstances, so please research out!

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

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!

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Ross Expedition @rossexpedition.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

McCormick's illustration of the ships still tethered to the floe while an iceberg bears down on them

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Isabella Rosner @isabellarosner.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I got to be on my favourite podcast, You’re Dead to Me, and it’s out today! It was such a treat to talk to @gregjenner.bsky.social and Cariad Lloyd about the Arts and Crafts movement. Listen to it here or check it out on @BBCRadio4 tomorrow morning at 10am: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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You're Dead to Me - The Arts and Crafts Movement: William Morris and his circle - BBC Sounds

Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement.

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Christopher Hilton @chilton-bb.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Nice example of the impact of ephemera: things that are designed to be disposable background material like chopstick sleeves build up to tell a story if accumulated in numbers.

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Cassidy Percoco @mimicofmodes.com · 15/01/2025

Wedding Wednesday: the ensemble worn by Ann Turner Haslingden at her wedding in 1834. These sleeves look rather small for 1834 to me, but it was the norm for a wedding dress to be used as the owner's best afterward, so it may have been a bit remodeled. 🪡🗃️ collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/76400

A mannequin in an ivory silk gown with a wide neckline and full upper sleeves.

A detail of the front and sleeve, showing the narrow stripe of the fabric, the vandykes running down either side of the front and meeting at center front with bowls, and the pleating of the sleeves under shoulder capelets.

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

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Cloak and Tailor @cloakandtailor.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hello hello. Here's to actually posting here sometimes!

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Sebastian Yūe 💜🧡 @sebastianyue.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Happy Friday! I’m in my cape and waistcoat set by @cloakandtailor.bsky.social today! If you see me, feel free to say hi!

A full-body selfie of Sebastian. They are wearing a burgundy long-sleeved shirt, a black and gold brocade waistcoat, and a matching black and gold brocade cape. They are wearing tight black trousers and black heeled ankle boots. They have a black mask covering the lower half of their face but it is clear from their eyes that they are smiling.

A full-body selfie of Sebastian. They are wearing a burgundy long-sleeved shirt, a black and gold brocade waistcoat, tight black trousers, and black heeled ankle boots.

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