Story of a Vintage Corset
A tatty old Ebay find leads to a fascinating journey of discovery, recreating both the corset itself and its owner's story.
5 comments1911 Cupped Corset
Jennifer tells us how much she enjoyed the construction of this beautiful & romantic 1911 Cupped Corset from Jeremy's previous article.
CL Olmstead's 1912 Corset Patent
Michelle tackles C.L. Olmstead's 1912-13 corset patent and learns a lot about good corset making, especially about fabric selection...
Re-creating the 1913 E. F. Hume Corset
Kelly outlines the process of recreating this low-busted early 20th century corset from the original 1913 patent and pattern through to flossing and garters.
Reconstructing a Teens-Era Corset
Jennifer shows us an intuitive way to take a pattern from an existing corset. Includes pattern & shopping list for a simple, authentic 1910s corset.
Reconstructing a Teens-Era Corset 2
Jennifer shows you how to alter the pattern from last month, then sew the corset step by step, using the same vintage techniques as in the original.
