Re-creating the 1913 E. F. Hume Corset
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- Written by Kelly Cercone
Kelly outlines the process of recreating this low-busted early 20th century corset from the original 1913 patent and pattern through to flossing and garters.
6 comments1882 T.S. Gilbert Corset Patent #267514
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- Written by Luthien Tyranea
Luthien recreates this 1882 overbust, hourglass corset, designed to 'conform to the shape of the person more perfectly' than earlier Victorian corsets.
How to do a Successful Fashion Show
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- Written by Alison Campbell
Promotion is vital to an apparel business. Here's how to get your corsets into the fashion world and show off your skills effectively on the catwalk or runway.
Something Shiny
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- Written by Rachel Haggerty
Rachel Haggerty discusses the techniques used to work with metallic fabrics like taffeta and lamé to create a bodice worthy of Wonder Woman herself!
How to Make 1920s Circular Drawers
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- Written by Jennifer Thoreson
Jennifer guides us through the process of making a pair of 1922 circular open drawers, or tap pants, as some people call them, from period instructions.
Costing for Corsetry
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- Written by Marianne Faulkner
Marianne discusses the hard numbers of how to work out the actual cost for a given corset (or any garment).
