1901 Norah Waugh Corset
Luthien sets herself an Edwardian challenge by recreating the 1901 corset from Norah Waugh’s book 'Corsets and Crinolines'.
2 comments1901 Norah Waugh Corset, Part 2
Luthien continues her journey with this corset from Norah Waugh's famous book through construction, embellishment and her final thoughts.
Adapting a 1902 Kops Corset Patent
Cecile delves into how to adapt a 1902 Kops Corset Patent 712,312 classic Edwardian S-bend corset to fit her body shape.
The Sanakor Plunge Corset, Part 1
Nikki introduces us to this beautiful and unique corset, and begins the task of bringing it to life by taking a pattern from an original.
1902 Kops Corset Patent, Part 2
In this second article in the series, Cecile will focus on the construction of the final corset based from the previously modified pattern.
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.
The Sanakor Plunge Corset, Part 3
Wearability for the modern day comes from giving full bust coverage, enabling the Sanakor to be worn as both under- and outerwear!
CB A La Sprite Reproduction, Part 1
Luthien studies a transitional corset which, aesthetically, follows the ultra curvy corsets of the late Victorian/ early Edwardian eras.
1907 Self-Lacing Front Closure
Nikki takes us through this alternative Edwardian front-closing corset, aimed at making the process of self-lacing easier for a lady.
1903 Savoye Corset: Patent 740930
A novel design using curves. We'll learn more about the inventor and his corset, and begin our journey to recreating this beautiful piece ourselves.
The Sanakor Plunge Corset, Part 2
In part 2, Nikki recreates the design of this unusual Edwardian corset from the Symington collection using the pattern from part 1.
1903 Savoye Corset, part 2
Alison checks the fit of the pattern created in Part 1, researches and tests patterns and numbers of bones, and creates the final corset.
1904 Savoye Corset, Patent 786,685
Joanne tackles this elegant and drastically simple Edwardian corset patent, a pattern with only three panels!
Embroidered Edwardian Corset
Antje tackles the first of two corset designs from Savoye's 1905 patent # 845582, featuring a special panel designed to show off some great embroidery.
1905 Savoye Corset, Pt.845582 #2
Sannie explains how to tackle resizing and using historical corset patterns with very unusual pattern pieces, such as this very curvy Edwardian example.
1906 La Mode Illustrée Corset
Joanne shows how to use old patterns to make beautiful garments that are just not possible with today's mass market sewing patterns.
add Read more...Hearts 1: Draping a Pattern
Interpreting this unusual and sophisticated Edwardian design into a contemporary corset is a wonderful challenge that I am thrilled to share!
Hearts 2: Pattern in 3D
Re-creating a real Edwardian corset pattern for a modern body, using antique drafting books to find elusive clues.
add Read more...Hearts 3: First Toile
Last month a very decisive 73% of you wanted to see the pattern re-worked twice for the model. This month, we will focus on the first version, as it came off the pattern block.
Hearts 4: Edwardian Posture
Jenni alters the antique "Hearts" corset pattern to emulate the archetypal “Edwardian” posture on a modern body, and weighs up the effect on comfort.
Hearts 5: Possibilities
Jenni shows off her final Hearts corset and draws some conclusions. She includes some details on fitting and adapting corsets for asymmetrical bodies.
