Anna introduces the sheer negligee of the 1950s and 60s; a versatile lingerie garment, and easy to make in a variety of different forms.
addJennifer tells us how much she enjoyed the construction of this beautiful & romantic 1911 Cupped Corset from Jeremy's previous article.
addLuca details why we should all be using plastic boning instead of steel for certain applications, and why it is actually more authentic!
addYes, 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.
addIn the first of a hotly-anticipated series, Laura rolls up her sleeves and addresses the single most pressing frustration that FR readers tell us they face: just how do you fit a corset properly?
addIzabela gives us a simple, yet historically accurate construction guide for the non-expert that offers the maximum number of fitting opportunities.
addAlison checks the fit of the pattern created in Part 1, researches and tests patterns and numbers of bones, and creates the final corset.
addMichelle tackles C.L. Olmstead's 1912-13 corset patent and learns a lot about good corset making, especially about fabric selection...
addKelly discusses the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.
addIn this article, Jenni takes us through keeping your silhouette and color in harmony when surface decorating your corsets.
addJenni constructs a simple Broche corset to help explore and understand the six rules of good corsetry.
addIn Part 3, Anna guides us through finishing the fitting and getting started on the final version of this Edwardian underbust corset for the 2013 competition.
addKatie-Louise guides us through the interpretation of this style, through fitting all the way to making a toile of this beautiful Victorian corset.
addPart 3 of our bra pattern drafting/making series. You have taken measurements and drafted a pattern - now it's time to break out the sewing kit!
addThree awesome questions & solutions: fitting 1770's stays for curvy figures, changing overbust corsets to underbusts, and corsets for apple shape figures.
addAntje tackles the first of two corset designs from Savoye's 1905 patent # 845582, featuring a special panel designed to show off some great embroidery.
addKelly outlines the process of recreating this low-busted early 20th century corset from the original 1913 patent and pattern through to flossing and garters.
addAnna outlines a rough schedule, the materials you'll need, and takes a look at scaling and mocking up the pattern for this Edwardian underbust corset.
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