Foundations Revealed

Lots 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.

Corset patterns always seem to be too small or too big at the bust. Here's a deceptively easy fix - a method that works even for large changes.

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.

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.

Do you struggle to get the correct fit across the bustline? Learn to get it right without squishing or gapping.

Finding multiple problem areas during the fitting stage can be a pain. You fix a bustline problem, but then fixing the waist makes the bustline look wrong again.

I used to spend hours cluelessly trying to “fix” multiple problems, usually making a mess of it. So I developed some step-by-step techniques.

The sad truth is that people notice how a corset fits first, and the detail last. There is absolutely no point spending hours perfecting your stitching if the fit is wrong. 

In the first of a hotly-anticipated series of articles, Laura rolls up her sleeves and addresses the single most pressing frustration that FR readers tell us they face: just how do you fit a corset properly?

Many makers find inserting gores and gussets a little tricky when it comes to stitching them into a corset.

I'll share with you two easy step-by-step techniques that will insert gores and gussets neatly, producing a nice crisp V shape at the bottom.

Have you ever found yourself repeating a past mistake, but not realising until it's too late?  Got carried away and had to unpick your hard work? Miscalculated how long something will take and ended up stitching into the wee hours? Worst of all - ever tried to recreate a previous success, only to find you've forgotten exactly how you did it?

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