U-Plunge Corset Dress, Part 2
May continues her discussion by showing us how to apply the invisible method of boning construction to this beautiful plunge-neck corset dress.
5 commentsRoll-Pinning: Tips and Techniques
Barbara Pesendorfer, of Royal Black, shares her secret techniques to getting a super smooth outer finish on fabric or PVC using roll pinning.
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.
Corsets with Cups, Part 2
Barbara guides us through the process of making a mock-up, and doing fittings and adjustments, for cupped corsets.
1911 Corset – CAD Pattern 1
Lowana shares the results of her experiment to test a 1911 Edwardian cupped corset pattern as drafted by CAD software.
1911 Corset – CAD Pattern 2
Lowana shares the final results of her experiment to test a 1911 Edwardian cupped corset pattern as drafted by CAD software.
The Six Rules of “Good” Corsetry
What makes a corset, a corset? Jenni shares her basic six rules of "good" contemporary Victorian corsetry.
The Folded Seam or Welt Seam Method of Corset Construction
Kim discusses the Welt Seam or Folded Seam method of corset construction, which is quick, precise, and produces a very durable corset.
U-Plunge Corset Dress
May guides us through the process of taking a corset pattern and making it into a u-plunge corset dress, including fittings and finishings.
A Simple Broche Corset, Part 1
Jenni constructs a simple Broche corset to help explore and understand the six rules of good corsetry.
A Simple Broche Corset, Part 2
Jenni finishes up her simple broche corset with casings, eyelets and binding.
Push-Up Overbust Corset
Barbara explains ways of creating a push-up overbust corset, including important parameters that influence the position of the bust and how to modify them.
Wrinkle Free Gores & Gussets
Many makers find inserting gores and gussets tricky. Two easy step-by-step techniques that will insert bust gores and gussets neatly, producing a nice crisp V shape at the bottom.
Jessica Rabbit Corset Dress
Lisa takes on a corsetry challenge and shows us how she created a beautiful quick-change garment for the burlesque stage, including an integrated corset.
Making a Modern Summer Corset
Alisha guides us through the project of making a modern underbust mesh summer corset.
Shirtwaist Corset (from corset torso block), Pt. 1
Using what we learned in her Shouldered Corset Torso Block article, Marianne now shows us how to mock-up, fit and pattern a shirtwaist corset bodice.
Corsetmaking Tips & Techniques
Mark dishes out some helpful hints and tools for corset making, including a faster way of cording, plus bone tipping and eyelet reinforcement.
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The Darth Vader Underbust Corset
Izabela delves into the making of this modern corset using sheer and synthetic whalebone to achieve a dramatic Gothic, or maybe even ‘cyberpunk’, look.
Crystal Whistlejacket Corset Cincher
Got a small remnant of beautiful, rare or expensive fabric? Want to try something new - like a hand-quilted motif? Feature it on a petite cincher!
