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Interview: Karolina Laskowska
This week we interview Karolina Laskowska, of Karolina Laskowska Lingerie, about her past, present and exciting future plans.
No comments1950s Slip for Sheath Dresses
Discussing a fundamental element of the 1950's wardrobe, with a detailed how-to for a slip to be worn under sheath style dresses.
Corsets with Cups, Part 1
Royal Black shares secrets of creating cupped corsets, using a standard overbust corset pattern & well fitting ready-to-wear bra.
1902 Kops Corset Patent, Part 3
Cecile's series continues with a summary and analysis of the information in the original patent regarding boning and finishing.
Why the History of Corsetry Matters
Why should you care about the history of corsetry? Because the techniques they used to "get the look" can be used by us too.
The DIY Dressform Hack, Part 3
Anya continues her dressform journey by documenting her own process of making a body cast for accurate fittings.
1911 Cupped Corset
Jennifer tells us how much she enjoyed the construction of this beautiful & romantic 1911 Cupped Corset from Jeremy's previous article.
18th Century Stays
Ségolène studies a set of stays that are a rare surviving example of mid-18th century functional, working class undergarments.
Bodycon: the Body Confidence Trick
Mark takes an in-depth, technically-detailed look into shapewear garments & how they're constructed to achieve a bodycon look.
