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Knowing how stays were really made allows us to imitate those techniques and produce an accurate garment. We study the genuine article in detail.
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Flamboyant designer and artist Anthony Canney, native of Savannah, Georgia, advises on dealing with clients successfully and on corsetmaking for gentlemen.
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What are the correct tools for corsetry, when some swear by tools that others avoid? I'll share what's in my toolbox, what has been relegated to the scrapheap, and why.
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Last month a very decisive 73% of you wanted to see the pattern re-worked twice for the model. This month, we will focus on the first version, as it came...
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A tricky skill to master: Laura details a few techniques on how to do it right first time, every time - and how to keep your stitching straight.
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A tatty old Ebay find leads to a fascinating journey of discovery, recreating both the corset itself and its owner's story.
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Do you struggle to get the correct fit across the bustline? Learn to get it right without squishing or gapping.
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Re-creating a real Edwardian corset pattern for a modern body, using antique drafting books to find elusive clues.
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