Skill Level: Beginner ~ Improver ~ Experienced
- Corsetmaking Revolution
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The revolutionary, free tutorial that enables you to create a unique, beautifully fitting corset from ANY pattern - antique or new.
- Corseting the Male Form
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Anthony guides you through drafting out a well-fitted, comfortable masculine corset pattern ready for seam allowances and mocking up.
- The Modern Corsetiere's Studio
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Marianne discusses the tools available to aid corsetieres - outlining the options available in each area of the corsetmaking process.
- Why Plastic is Better than Steel
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Luca details why we should be using synthetic boning instead of steel for certain applications, and why it is actually more authentic!
- Flat Steel or Spiral Boning?
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Corsetmaking presents no one-size-fits-all solutions. Jenni conducts a unique experiment to compare the effects of four different types of steel in her bespoke corsets.
- Roll Pinning Techniques
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Barbara Pesendorfer, of Royal Black, shares her secret techniques to getting a super smooth outer finish on fabric or PVC using roll pinning.
- U-Plunge Corset Dress
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May guides us through the process of making a corset pattern into a u-plunge corset dress, including fittings and finishings.
- Perfect Binding
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Binding stays and corsets is frustrating... isn't it? Find out how to perfect your stays and corsets with our indispensible guide!
- 1880s Corded Corset
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This corset uses machine corded fabric instead of bones to stiffen the panels into an impressively curvaceous shape. Here's how to make a corded corset yourself.
- Plus Size Corset Pattern
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We look in detail at a rare antique shop find - a real, plus size Victorian corset with a 38" waist - and then we give you the pattern.
- Y&N Diagonal Seamed Corset
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The 1885 ad raised questions. What is a diagonal cut for? Function, decoration, or gimmick? Katarina has a go at making one to find out.
- The S-Bend in Context
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The S-Bend is probably the most misunderstood and under-studied corset fashion in history. Marion separates the myths from the reality.
- The Sanakor Plunge Corset, Part 1
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Nikki introduces us to this beautiful and unique corset, and begins the task of bringing it to life by taking a pattern from an original.
- Confessions of a Corsetry Intern 1
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Learning 'on the job' is a great way to pick up skills. Rosie explains the ‘why, when and how’ of securing a corsetry internship.