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Branding for Corsetmakers 1

Branding for Corsetmakers 1

Your brand is your mark, something that makes your work recognisably yours. At its best, your work should subtly convey your mark with concision and clarity. 

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The Six Rules of “Good” Corsetry

The Six Rules of “Good” Corsetry

What makes a corset, a corset? Jenni shares her basic six rules of "good" contemporary Victorian corsetry.

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Preparing for Business, Part 1

Preparing for Business, Part 1

Practising making corsets in preparation for selling: what exactly should you practise, and what's the most effective way to use your time and resources?

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Case Study: Barbara Pesendorfer

Case Study: Barbara  Pesendorfer

Barbara Pesendorfer produces some of the most extravagant and distinctive corsetry and costume in Europe. But you might know her better as Royal Black.

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Three Mr Pearl Corsets

Three Mr Pearl Corsets

Jenni discusses three corsets that she recently saw on a trip to Somerset House, the Bath Fashion Museum and The Barbican.

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Branding for Corsetmakers 2

Branding for Corsetmakers  2

Communicating your brand: more on getting your message across, for corsetmakers who want to earn their own money from their work.

 

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Long Distance Corsetry

Long Distance Corsetry

Many corsetmakers accept long distance orders. Is it a good idea? Jenni explores the benefits and pitfalls, and offers tips and advice.

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Preparing for Business, Part 2

Preparing for Business, Part 2

"Sell only the particular skills that you have already practiced. Practice only the skills that you hope to sell." Jenni helps you move toward professional status.

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Interview with Lucy Williams

Interview with Lucy Williams

Lucy Williams (aka Bishonenrancher) is a passionate corset wearer and collector. She shares her experience of corsetry as a customer and a maker.

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Silhouette and Embellishment, pt 1

Silhouette and Embellishment, pt 1

In this article, Jenni takes us through keeping your silhouette and color in harmony when surface decorating your corsets.

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A Simple Broche Corset, Part 1

A Simple Broche Corset, Part 1

Jenni constructs a simple Broche corset to help explore and understand the six rules of good corsetry.

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Towards a Distinctive House Style: 1

Towards a Distinctive House Style: 1

Jenni begins her discussion of silhouette, including personal preference and inspiration.

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Preparing for Business, Part 3

Preparing for Business, Part 3

Daydreaming about the future to help make decisions today.  "What am I going to sell?" can refine your practice, enhancing your chances of success.

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Silhouette and Embellishment, pt 2

Silhouette and Embellishment, pt 2

The hugely talented artist behind Sparklewren Bespoke Corsetry goes into detail about her embellishment processes.

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A Simple Broche Corset, Part 2

A Simple Broche Corset, Part 2

Jenni finishes up her simple broche corset with casings, eyelets and binding.

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Towards a Distinctive House Style: 2

Towards a Distinctive House Style: 2

Jenni continues on silhouette and fitting a house style on different body shapes, plus its relationship to your corsetry business and brand identity as a whole.

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Hearts 1: Draping a Pattern

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!

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Fitting & Smoothing: Front Hip, part 1

Fitting & Smoothing: Front Hip, part 1

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

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Letters, Questions & Advice: May 2010

Letters, Questions & Advice: May 2010

Help in creating a corset pattern for an asymmetrical figure; advice on dealing with models, corsets and photoshoots; and how to clean everyday corsets.

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Hearts 2: Pattern in 3D

Hearts 2: Pattern in 3D

Re-creating a real Edwardian corset pattern for a modern body, using antique drafting books to find elusive clues.

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