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Soft Bras, Part 2

Soft Bras, Part 2

In Part 2 of this series, Mark discusses some variations on his soft bra theme to create a cup more suitable for a larger bust.

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1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 1: Decoration

1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 1: Decoration

Sunny looks at six late Victorian and Edwardian petticoats, studying the methods used to produce the beautiful embellishments.

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1868 Madam Foy Corset, part 2

1868 Madam Foy Corset, part 2

Part 2 of Madam Foy's 1868 patent corset, with two finished corsets, one in coutil  and one in silk.

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Soft Bras, Part 3

Soft Bras, Part 3

Inject some 1950s film noir femme fatale style into your underwear drawer as Mark continues his non-underwire bra making series with "Circle 'n' Spoke" bras.

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Griswold’s 1883 Corset

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.

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1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 3: Shapes

1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 3: Shapes

Sunny discusses the different factors that combine to create the shape of the skirt, and the petticoats that support it. Patterns of the six petticoats are included this month.

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A Beautiful Antique Nursing Corset

A Beautiful Antique Nursing Corset

Guiding you through the process of designing and creating your own maternity corset from the Victorian era.

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Corsetmaking Tips & Techniques

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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1907 Corset Patent US849136, Pt. 2

1907 Corset Patent US849136, Pt. 2

Now the mock-up has been fitted, we move on to the construction of the final corset and find out just how wearable this Edwardian overbust style is.

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1884 Higby Corset Patent #294620

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!

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1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 4: Construction

1890-1910 Petticoats, Part 4: Construction

Sunny concludes her exhaustive study of six Belle Époque petticoats by comparing the remaining construction details and techniques.

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1908 Transitional Corset

1908 Transitional Corset

Sabrina tackles the challenge of making a 1908 Corset, a transitional year between the S-curve era and the straight-line Teens era corsets.

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The Darth Vader Underbust Corset

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.

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How To Make A Mesh Corset

How To Make A Mesh Corset

Rachel shows us all the steps to complete a light and summery mesh corset, all the way from fabric choice to assessing the results.

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Y&N Diagonal Seamed Corset 2

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.

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Sheer Tulle Corset

Sheer Tulle Corset

Marta shares her experience of creating a beautiful corset out of this sheer material and pinpoints some key discoveries about working with transparent fabrics.

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Fanning's 1878 Corset Patent, 2

Fanning's 1878 Corset Patent, 2

Sandra begins constructing her intricate 1878 corset by tea-dying the fabric, then carefully cording and embroidering the pieces to match a favourite teacup.

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Crystal Whistlejacket Corset Cincher

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!

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Fanning's 1878 Corset Patent, 3

Fanning's 1878 Corset Patent, 3

Sandra Stuart shares each step in the construction of this real Victorian corset patent, finding it an illuminating experience with stunning results!

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Reconstructing a Teens-Era Corset 2

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.

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