The Modern Corsetiere's Studio
- Written by Marianne Faulkner
Marianne discusses the tools available to aid corsetieres - outlining the options available for you to choose from in each area of the corsetmaking process.
9 commentsSewing with Leather, Part 2
- Written by Kelly Cercone
Continuing discussion on the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.
Leather Corset Making
- Written by Marta Połetek
Leather is considered to be one of the most difficult materials to work with, but it doesn't have to be. Marta shows us a few simple ways to make it easy.
Something Shiny
- 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!
Sewing with Leather, Part 1
- Written by Kelly Cercone
Kelly discusses the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.
Strength Layer Fabrics for Corsets
- Written by Marianne Faulkner
Many corsetieres would have you believe that a "real" corset is only made from coutil. However, other fabrics can be used, if they pass a series of tests.
Stretch Velvet in Corsetry
- Written by Sandra Stuart
Sandra Stuart shares what she's learned about how to use stretch velvet in corsetry. She discovers that it has its advantages, as well as its own special challenges - and it looks stunning!
Fake Leather Corded Corset
- Written by Marta Połetek
Marta continues her exploration of the ‘difficult materials’ field and describes the advantages and disadvantages of using fake leather.
Regency Era Corset Elastique
- Written by Amanda Lerum Faulkner
The Corset Elastique, or Elastic Stay, is an interesting oddity in the little-known world of Regency era corsets. Amanda investigates.
