Kelly discusses the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.

Marta continues her exploration of the ‘difficult materials’ field and describes the advantages and disadvantages of using fake leather.

Jenni discusses the effects that shifting the distribution can have on the front hip area of contemporary corsets.

Simple underbust corsets are a staple for corset wearers and makers. Here are the patternmaking tools and techniques to get you started right. (Updated 6/21/12 with clarified drafting instructions)