Andrea guides us through the mockup of the Mina Sebille’s Patent US39964 which is a basic corset pattern comprised of only five pieces per side.

Cecile delves into how to adapt a 1902 Kops Corset Patent 712,312 classic Edwardian S-bend corset to fit her body shape.

Jeremy covers how to use python scripts to create custom corset patterns on your computer with any given measurements.

In this second article in the series, Cecile will focus on the construction of the final corset based from the previously modified pattern.

Cecile's series continues with a summary and analysis of the information in the original patent regarding boning and finishing.

Lowana shares the results of her experiment to test a 1911 Edwardian cupped corset pattern as drafted by CAD software.

In part one of her series, Kat discusses a Victorian patent, designed to create graceful Grecian curves, the pattern and how it was made.

Emily tackles this corset patent which attempts to avoid gores at the breast whilst still achieving 'a perfect fit upon the person'.

Lowana shares the final results of her experiment to test a 1911 Edwardian cupped corset pattern as drafted by CAD software.

In part two of her series, Kat discusses the pattern text, pre-construction and construction of this beautiful corset.

Jennifer walks us through this beautiful corset-waist, a light duty corset meant to still give support but to allow greater movement and flexibility.

Nikki takes us through this alternative Edwardian front-closing corset, aimed at making the process of self-lacing easier for a lady.

Clare takes on the FR patent challenge to breathe life into this deceivingly simple 1878 corset, beginning with the toile.

Christina takes us through a mockup of this patent, in which Marsh claims two “improvements” to corsets, discussing her observations.

April describes her experience with image No.104 of the Symington Collection, right through the mockup phase of her project.

Marsh claims leather is more durable in the hard wearing areas of a corset. Christina tests his theory on this C19th patent - is he right?

This interesting pattern has alternate straight sided and curvy panels: was this done to help make sizing easy? Jennifer investigates.

April finishes this beautiful corset, sharing lessons she learned about alterations, welt seams, flossing & choosing the right model.

In this second instalment, Clare will take us through the process of making the final corset and the lessons she learned from this project.

This 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.