About LINEAGE
Handmade
Stays, Corsets,
and Bodices
Lineage offers one or two of a kind garments, costuming, and accessories using mostly upcycled materials and fabrics.
We focus on fantasy and historical styles, with each item made by hand.
Some items are pre-made, while others are made to order in your size.
Small batch drops happen seasonally.
We both honor and continue the lineage of sewists, makers, and craftspeople who came before.
Remember where you came from to decide
where you're going.
Lila Moore, Lineage
Owner & Maker
I remember fabrics and fiber arts being impactful from a very young age. The scratchy wool plaid skirt I wore in photos, the embroidered pillow cases and dresses my mother made before I was born. I learned to crochet and embroider in elementary school, and to sew a few years later.
As an adult, I had a professional belly dance career which called for hand making my own costumes. This lead me to create a costuming business called C’est Le Nouveau Noir in 2010. I loved the creative and detailed work of hand beading, sewing, and decorating intricate bespoke costumes for belly dancers around the world.
Making costuming for myself for festivals and events as an adult was a creative outlet I always enjoyed, and when I finally fell into the world of historical and fantasy costuming it felt like home. I am drawn to both ornate details as well as the simplicity of a well-cut garment. With Lineage, I aim to explore fantasy elements within the context of historical clothing. Every piece I make is unique, which allows me the opportunity to allow my creativity to go wherever it likes – which is so meaningful to me.
