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The Six Rules of “Good” Corsetry

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6 Rules of Good Corsetry, a guide to the basicsWhat makes a corset, a corset? Jenni shares her basic six rules of "good" contemporary Victorian corsetry.

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Corsetmaking Tips & Techniques

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Tool Time Mark dishes out some helpful hints and tools for corset making, including a faster way of cording, plus bone tipping and eyelet reinforcement.

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2011 Holiday Gift Ideas

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Santa stealing a kiss, Puck magazine, 1905Regardless of whether you've been naughty or nice this year, we've got lots of tempting ideas for your gift list, from kits to calendars, and from tools to books!

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Planning Out Boning Channels

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Title-iconAddressing issues on the positioning of boning channels, discussing the reasons for boning a corset, and providing ideas for experimentation.

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Step-by-Step Worksheets

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Warners, La Violette model, 1898 Laura shares her step by step corset construction worksheets for making a two layer corset with and without a waist tape. Never miss a step again!

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The Corset Maker's Tools

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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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Basic Flexible Busk Insertion

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Basic Busk InsertionA 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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Perfect Boning Channels

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American Lady Corset, Jordan Marsh Catalog, 1897, p202Lots of people have asked how to get perfectly straight and even boning channels. Here are a few tips and tricks that'll help you tame unruly stitching.

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Saving Time and Effort

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Journaling_iconLaura shares her foolproof system for preventing wasted time and effort with some simple organizational tools.

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