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Making a Latex Corset Dress
If it stretches, zigzag sew it, or in this case, glue it! In talking us through a corset dress, there's more here on using latex from Mark Garbarczyk.
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4 comments1904 Savoye Corset, Patent 786,685
Joanne tackles this elegant and drastically simple Edwardian corset patent, a pattern with only three panels!
Supporting a Large Bust
Supporting large busts (say, above a D cup) can be tricky. Isabelle shares her guidelines for giving shapely support to larger cups.
Supporting a Large Bust 1 (free article)
Supporting large busts (say, above a D cup) can be tricky. Isabelle shares her guidelines for giving shapely support to larger cups.
1882 Strauss patent 271377, part 2
Andrea makes a second mockup in her size, and shows how spiral boning and plastic boning behave in this complex corset design.
Branding for Corsetmakers 1
Your brand is your mark, something that makes your work recognisably yours. At its best, your work should subtly convey your mark with concision and clarity.
Regency Stays 1790-1820, part 1
Wendy analyzes over 80 stays from 1790-1829 for fiber, colour, weave, length, opening placement, shoulder treatment, bust shaping, boning or cording.
Stretch Fabric Control Panels
Mark takes the basic corselet further by adding shaping or control panels to it. He also shows how to adapt the corselet blocks to make other foundation garments.
Case Study: Melanie Talkington
Inside chat with Melanie Talkington, owner of Lace Embrace Atelier Inc., corsetiere to Dita von Teese and Cathie Jung, and antique corset collector.
