1904 Savoye Corset, Patent 786,685
- Written by Joanne Arnett
Joanne tackles this elegant and drastically simple Edwardian corset patent, a pattern with only three panels!
Case Study: Melanie Talkington
- Written by Cathy Hay
Inside chat with Melanie Talkington, owner of Lace Embrace Atelier Inc., corsetiere to Dita von Teese and Cathie Jung, and antique corset collector.
How Much Should You Charge?
- Written by Cathy Hay
How much should a corsetmaker charge, without either selling yourself short or discouraging potential clients? What's a truly fair price?
Supporting a Large Bust
- Written by Isabelle Mekel
Supporting large busts (say, above a D cup) can be tricky. Isabelle shares her guidelines for giving shapely support to larger cups.




