Elastic ribbon corsets give you the look of a corset, but with the comfort of modern garments. Izabela explains what it takes to create one.

Rachel Haggerty discusses the techniques used to work with metallic fabrics like taffeta and lamé to create a bodice worthy of Wonder Woman herself!

Marta discusses the merits of burlap and how to work with this unconventional material to create a beautiful and unusual corset.

Marion introduces us to tulle and the delightful watercolor effects you can achieve with different color fabric layers stacked on top of each other.

Continuing discussion on the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.

Marianne discusses the tools available to aid corsetieres - outlining the options available for you to choose from in each area of the corsetmaking process.

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

Sandra Stuart shares what she's learned about how to use stretch velvet in corsetry. She discovers that it has its advantages, as well as its own special challenges - and it looks stunning!

Leather is considered to be one of the most difficult materials to work with, but it doesn't have to be. Marta shows us a few simple ways to make it easy. 

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

Many corsetieres would have you believe that a "real" corset is only made from coutil. However, other fabrics can be used, if they pass a series of tests.

Latex corsets are a contradiction: stretchy, not firm; glued, not sewn. Sannie Kralt of Skeletons In The Closet shows you how to make one.

If it stretches, zigzag sew it, or in this case, glue it! In talking us through a corset dress, there's more here on using latex from Mark Garbarczyk.

What better way to create a corset that stands out from the crowd than to give it a visually striking front opening that's not only beautiful looking, but sturdy and quick to use?

How to make this very unique busk step by step at home with hand tools, which are easily acquired at your local hardware store if you don’t already have them at home.