Here are some of my favorite links!

---> For historical costuming:
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http://www.shootingstarhistory.com
Marna Jean Davis is thoroughly knowledgeable about the bustle eras. She offers online classes on her website, and events at the Davis home in Oklahoma.

http://www.costumeclassroom.com/ & http://www.costumelibrary.com/ 
Online classes, and loads of information about much more than just 19th century clothing.

http://www.genteelarts.com/ 
Taking classes from Carolann Schmitt is the number one way to learn how to make Civil War Era clothing and accessories.  Also learn about the annual Ladies & Gentlemen of the 1860's Conference hosted by Genteel Arts.

http://www.sensibility.com/ 
Jennie Chancy has designed some very lovely patterns.  She also has lots of basic sewing information, 19-20th century photos, and pictures of original garments on her website.  Don’t forget to check out her online classes, also!

http://www.gbacg.org/GreatPatternReview/index.htm 
Lots of reviews of many costuming patterns available today.  I’ve saved myself a lot of hassle with some patterns by checking out this website before taking off on a shopping spree!


  
---> For Dance Costuming:
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http://www.vhdance.org
Valerie Henry offers 6 patterns: Angel Blouse, Circle Skirt, Culottes, Feast Dress, Girl's Dress and Men & Boy's Shirt.

http://www.garmentsforglory.org
Kim Beveridge currently offers 2 patterns: "Worship" a Worship Dance Dress Pattern which is another version of the Feast Dress and Culottes, and "Surrender" a Contemporary Worship Dance Pattern which includes two variations of a modern dance dress with a very unique pants pattern.