1887 B Baldwin Patent 358249
In part one of her series, Kat discusses a Victorian patent, designed to create graceful Grecian curves, the pattern and how it was made.
1 commentsPatent Challenge T. S. Gilbert No. 332,245 part 1
Emily tackles this corset patent which attempts to avoid gores at the breast whilst still achieving 'a perfect fit upon the person'.
1887 B Baldwin Patent 358249, Part 2
In part two of her series, Kat discusses the pattern text, pre-construction and construction of this beautiful corset.
1889 Higby Corset-Waist
Jennifer walks us through this beautiful corset-waist, a light duty corset meant to still give support but to allow greater movement and flexibility.
Recreating an 1880s corded corset
This corset uses machine corded fabric instead of bones to stiffen the panels into an impressively curvaceous shape. It also has a sturdy spoon shaped busk. Here's how to make it.
Recreating an 1880s corded corset, 2
Yes, this corset is a labour of love. Yes, doing all that cording takes ages. Was it worth it? YES! This is a lovely corset, comfortable and fun and easy to wear and it looks so unusual and smart.
Plus Size Antique Corset Pattern
We look in detail at a rare antique shop find - a real, plus size Victorian corset - and then we give you the pattern.
1881 T. S. Gilbert Patent Corset, US249335 Pt 1
Hannah gets us started with this beautiful late 19th century corset and tests the patent's claim to provide ‘best possible shape with greatest comfort’.
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.
1882 T.S. Gilbert Corset Patent #267514
Luthien recreates this 1882 overbust, hourglass corset, designed to 'conform to the shape of the person more perfectly' than earlier Victorian corsets.
1882 T.S. Gilbert Corset, Pt 2
Luthien walks us through the construction, decoration and finishing of this beautiful overbust corset, including changes to the original Victorian pattern.
1882 Strauss patent 271377
When I first looked at the patent for this 1882 Strauss corset I was incredibly intimidated. It has 26 pieces, 13 each side, and only six are just fabric...
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.
1882 Strauss patent 271377, part 3
Andrea makes a final bridal-styled version of the 1882 Strauss patent corset, perfecting the technique and adding gorgeous lace and amazing flossing!
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.
1884 Higby Corset Patent #294620
Izabela works through the entire process of creating this unusual C19th corset from just an online explanation of the patent to a fully-developed undergarment!
Y&N Diagonal Seamed Corset 1
The 1885 ad raised questions. What is a diagonal cut for? Function, decoration, or gimmick? Katarina has a go at making one to find out.
Y&N Diagonal Seamed Corset 2
Constructing a diagonally seamed corset: Katarina includes some useful tips for easier corset sewing and for making strong tightlacing corsets.
