Laurie provides an in-depth case study of this beautiful, lace-trimmed, 'Victorian Edwardian' Corset - an intriguing auction find.
addThis corset uses machine corded fabric instead of bones to stiffen the panels into an impressively curvaceous shape. It also has a sturdy spoon shaped busk. Here's how to make it.
addUsing the Silverado corset pattern as an example, Laura Loft shows exactly how to alter a commercial pattern to fit like a professional one.
addWhat makes a corset, a corset? Jenni shares her basic six rules of "good" contemporary Victorian corsetry.
addThe pattern and a step-by-step guide to make this elegant corset from 1899-1900, including a new seam technique just for corsetry that negotiates curves perfectly and encases all the raw edges neatly.
addLaura takes us step by step through altering the Silverado corset pattern to fit the required dimensions.
addWe look in detail at a rare antique shop find - a real, plus size Victorian corset - and then we give you the pattern.
addThree awesome questions & solutions: fitting 1770's stays for curvy figures, changing overbust corsets to underbusts, and corsets for apple shape figures.
addLast week, Laura covered the horizontal adjustments to the Silverado pattern. This week she completes the adjustments by covering the vertical dimensions.
addTrying to date a particular corset, track changes in lingerie fashion down to a few years, or just looking for new inspiration? Plenty here to keep you busy...
addLooking at the cutting and marking process in more detail than ever before - get some new tips by seeing how the pros do it!
addThis month we look at what to wear over the corset and under the dress, as well as appropriate fabrics and embroidery.
addHere's more about Thomson's Patent 611,116 Glove Fitting Corset pattern and its maker, along with my method of patterning this corset from scratch.
addContinuing the Silverado series, making a professional corset step by step, with Laura's long-awaited how-to for External Boning Channels.
addTaking a design from the Symington sampler, Andrea breaks down the elements and shows how to create it step by step.
addLast month we drafted the pattern for this unusual design. This month, the step by step construction process, including how to sew some very tricky seams! Suitable for beginners.
addAn open pair of cotton drawers in the style of the 1840's (but dated late 1850s to 1860s), with delicate whitework embroidery, sewn on a chain stitch machine.
addContinuing the series, making a professional corset step by step with Laura's long-awaited Two Layer "Cheat" Method for boning channels.
addMarion shares with us a knitted silk undervest with a crocheted yoke that could date anywhere from 1880 to 1910.
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