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Social Media for Corsetmakers
Alison de-mystifies the world of social media, and how you can best use these tools to help grow your business, customer base and the corsetry community.
1 commentsT.S.Gilbert 1873 Corset Patent, Part 2
Katie-Louise guides us through the completion of this beautiful Victorian corset and discusses the changes she would make to the pattern if she made it again.
1881 T. S. Gilbert Patent Corset, US249335 Pt 2
Hannah uses information gained from her first article about this late C19th pattern to construct and finish a beautiful corset using silk organza, coutil and steel.
When to Call it Quits
Sannie discusses issues that are not always talked about by professional corsetiers: making a living from corsetry and knowing when to close your business.
Design for Print
Alison explores the stationery, business cards and print advertising that you need to run a successful business, and how to prepare artwork for these.
Step-In Chemise & Ribbon Camisole
Taking the block pattern from her previous Envelope Chemise, Jennifer creates more fabulous 1920s-style lingerie; a Step-In Chemise and Ribbon Camisole.
T.S.Gilbert 1873 Corset Patent
Katie-Louise guides us through the interpretation of this style, through fitting all the way to making a toile of this beautiful Victorian corset.
3D Pattern Drafting for Corsetry, part 2
Lisa uses the pattern drafted in part one to create a mockup and finished 18th century inspired corset with garter tabs.
Griswold’s 1883 Corset
Sandra explores a high-panel C19th corset with multiple vertical seams, giving corsetmakers plenty of areas where you can make adjustments to the garment.
