Design

The Art of Grading 1

2014-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Mark helps to demystify the art and science of grading garment patterns into a range of sizes, while retaining the original style and function.

The Art of Grading, Part 2

2014-03-01T00:00:00+00:00

In part 2, Mark walks us through grading a bra which has two size variants; bra cup size and band or girth size, for a more advanced grading lesson.

Breaking through a Design Block

2014-05-30T22:00:00+00:00

Creative blocks can be so frustrating. Marion shares tips on how to refresh your creative batteries and allow yourself the space to create.

Designing & Prototyping Ready-to-Wear Corsetry

2013-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Marianne helps guide us through the task of developing a ready-to-wear corset style, from design through to the final graded patterns.

Towards a Distinctive House Style: 1

2012-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

Jenni begins her discussion of silhouette, including personal preference and inspiration.

Towards a Distinctive House Style: 2

2013-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

Jenni continues on silhouette and fitting a house style on different body shapes, plus its relationship to your corsetry business and brand identity as a whole.

Creating a Line Sheet

2012-06-01T23:00:00+00:00

Marianne explains line sheets, the collective representations of your styles, which are used to help you develop, manage, and sell your line.

Drawing Flats for Corsetieres: 1

2012-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

Marianne shows you how to produce flats - the clean, professional line drawings that show important construction details for each of your designs.

Drawing Flats for Corsetieres: 2

2012-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

More on technical fashion drawings known as "flats". You'll learn how to take your corset illustrations to the next level, with Marianne's three keys to beautiful flats.