How to make a corset - Foundations Revealed

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

Wendy analyzes over 80 stays from 1790-1829 for fiber, colour, weave, length, opening placement, shoulder treatment, bust shaping, boning or cording.

Sandra Stuart shares each step in the construction of this real Victorian corset patent, finding it an illuminating experience with stunning results!

Sandra begins constructing her intricate 1878 corset by tea-dying the fabric, then carefully cording and embroidering the pieces to match a favourite teacup.

While the original corset was made in drab coutil,  I couldn't resist the temptation of bright pink for Valentine's Day. Coutil dyes really well; add a sexy black lace trim and you have a corset far too good for a mere housemaid!

Yes, this corset is a labour of love. Yes, doing all that cording takes ages. Was it worth it? YES!

This is a lovely corset, comfortable and fun and easy to wear and it looks so unusual and smart.