/index-of-articles/free/beginner 2015-05-09T06:38:50+00:00 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2012-10-04T03:28:47+00:00 2012-10-04T03:28:47+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/375-how-to-make-a-corset jenni hampshire jenni@sparklewren.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="images/stories/2012/HowToMakeaCorset/icon-sm.jpg" alt="icon-sm" width="100" height="100" />In this free article, professional corsetmaker and owner of Sparklewren Bespoke Corsetry gives us a solid foundation overview of how to make a corset.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="margin: 5px; float: left;" src="images/stories/2012/HowToMakeaCorset/icon-sm.jpg" alt="icon-sm" width="100" height="100" />In this free article, professional corsetmaker and owner of Sparklewren Bespoke Corsetry gives us a solid foundation overview of how to make a corset.</p> </div> 2010-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 2010-12-21T00:00:00+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/169-arranging-and-marking-boning-channels Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/12-Dec/boning-channels/Title-icon.jpg" alt="Title-icon" width="100" height="100" />Addressing issues on the positioning of boning channels, discussing the reasons for boning a corset, and providing ideas for experimentation.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/12-Dec/boning-channels/Title-icon.jpg" alt="Title-icon" width="100" height="100" />Addressing issues on the positioning of boning channels, discussing the reasons for boning a corset, and providing ideas for experimentation.</p> </div> 2010-09-06T23:00:00+00:00 2010-09-06T23:00:00+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/151-perfect-boning-channels Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/9-Sept/Boning_channels/Jordan-Marsh_1897p202_icon.jpg" alt="American Lady Corset, Jordan Marsh Catalog, 1897, p202" width="100" height="100" />Lots of people have asked how to get perfectly straight and even boning channels. Here are a few tips and tricks that'll help you tame unruly stitching.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/9-Sept/Boning_channels/Jordan-Marsh_1897p202_icon.jpg" alt="American Lady Corset, Jordan Marsh Catalog, 1897, p202" width="100" height="100" />Lots of people have asked how to get perfectly straight and even boning channels. Here are a few tips and tricks that'll help you tame unruly stitching.</p> </div> 2010-07-12T23:00:00+00:00 2010-07-12T23:00:00+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/138-corset-makers-tools Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/7-July/Tools/tools_icon.jpg" alt="Closeup" width="100" height="100" /></p> <p>What are the correct tools for corsetry, when some swear by tools that others avoid? I'll share what's in my toolbox, what has been relegated to the scrapheap, and why.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/7-July/Tools/tools_icon.jpg" alt="Closeup" width="100" height="100" /></p> <p>What are the correct tools for corsetry, when some swear by tools that others avoid? I'll share what's in my toolbox, what has been relegated to the scrapheap, and why.</p> </div> 2010-07-05T23:00:00+00:00 2010-07-05T23:00:00+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/135-basic-flexible-busk-insertion Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/7-July/Basic-Busk/busk_icon.jpg" alt="Basic Busk Insertion" width="100" height="100" />A tricky skill to master: Laura details a few techniques on how to do it right first time, every time - and how to keep your stitching straight.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/7-July/Basic-Busk/busk_icon.jpg" alt="Basic Busk Insertion" width="100" height="100" />A tricky skill to master: Laura details a few techniques on how to do it right first time, every time - and how to keep your stitching straight.</p> </div> 2010-02-12T14:48:56+00:00 2010-02-12T14:48:56+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/105-step-by-step-worksheets-for-constructing-a-two-layer-corset-with-and-without-waist-tape-by-laura-loft Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/2-Feb/Journaling/WarnersLA_VIOLETTE_sm.jpg" alt="Warners, La Violette model, 1898" height="100" /> Laura shares her step by step corset construction worksheets for making a two layer corset with and without a waist tape. Never miss a step again!</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/2-Feb/Journaling/WarnersLA_VIOLETTE_sm.jpg" alt="Warners, La Violette model, 1898" height="100" /> Laura shares her step by step corset construction worksheets for making a two layer corset with and without a waist tape. Never miss a step again!</p> </div> 2010-02-07T17:48:24+00:00 2010-02-07T17:48:24+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/103-beating-the-corsetiers-worst-enemy-wasted-effort-by-laura-loft Laura Loft reachlaura@blueyonder.co.uk

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/2-Feb/Journaling/Ringbound_notebook_sm.jpg" alt="Journaling_icon" height="100" />Laura shares her foolproof system for preventing wasted time and effort with some simple organizational tools.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px;" src="images/stories/2010/2-Feb/Journaling/Ringbound_notebook_sm.jpg" alt="Journaling_icon" height="100" />Laura shares her foolproof system for preventing wasted time and effort with some simple organizational tools.</p> </div> 2009-10-23T09:27:49+00:00 2009-10-23T09:27:49+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/74-draft-your-own-corset Cathy Hay cathy.hay@harmanhay.com

<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="http://yourwardrobeunlockd.com/images/stories/corsetdraft/couturieresmall.jpg" align="left" height="100" /></p> <p>How to make your own <em>personalised </em>custom corset pattern, based on corset designs of the late 1870s... this might just be the best corset pattern you'll ever use.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img src="http://yourwardrobeunlockd.com/images/stories/corsetdraft/couturieresmall.jpg" align="left" height="100" /></p> <p>How to make your own <em>personalised </em>custom corset pattern, based on corset designs of the late 1870s... this might just be the best corset pattern you'll ever use.</p> </div> 2009-09-22T10:42:38+00:00 2009-09-22T10:42:38+00:00 /index-of-articles/free/beginner/67-the-basics-of-flossing Christina Claridge christclaridge@yahoo.com

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="images/stories/2009/October/flossing/flosing_icon.jpg" alt="flosing_icon" height="100" />Step by step to creating simple and complex flossing designs: different threads to use, the right needles, basic stitches and making your own decorative, yet functional, flossing designs.</p> </div>

<div class="feed-description"><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="images/stories/2009/October/flossing/flosing_icon.jpg" alt="flosing_icon" height="100" />Step by step to creating simple and complex flossing designs: different threads to use, the right needles, basic stitches and making your own decorative, yet functional, flossing designs.</p> </div>