Foundations Revealed

Discussing some of the most fundamental stitch types in corset flossing, and using them to recreate designs from the Symington sampler.

Lisha concludes her discussion on hand-dyed lace with practical application demonstrations as well as frequently asked questions.

Lisha shows us some advanced techniques for this beautiful form of embroidery.

Barbara explains ways of creating a push-up overbust corset, including important parameters that influence the position of the bust and how to modify them.

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Mark shows us how to achieve clean lines and repeatable accuracy in his introduction to the use of Computer Aided Design for beginners.

Continuing discussion on the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.

Marianne discusses the tools available to aid corsetieres - outlining the options available for you to choose from in each area of the corsetmaking process.

Jenni constructs a simple Broche corset to help explore and understand the six rules of good corsetry.

Hand-dyeing is an easy task that produces breathtaking results. Lisha takes us through a variety of methods to get beautiful results!

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!

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.

Three awesome questions & solutions: fitting 1770's stays for curvy figures, changing overbust corsets to underbusts, and corsets for apple shape figures.

Joëlle of Atelier Sylphe isn't an easy corsetiere to categorize; blending historical corsets with modern styling, and mixing with a touch of whimsy.

The revolutionary, free tutorial that enables you to create a unique, beautifully fitting corset from ANY pattern - antique or new.

Stripes create an unusual visual interest in your corsetry. Here's how to match stripes perfectly by a simple technique of visualizing pattern matching choices before stitching up the project.

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

Looking at the cutting and marking process in more detail than ever before - get some new tips by seeing how the pros do it!

Regardless 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!

What makes a corset, a corset? Jenni shares her basic six rules of "good" contemporary Victorian corsetry.