The art of traditional corset making!

A corset is an undergarment that compresses the torso and shapes it according to the body style fashion of the day. Generally it cinched or constricted the waist, supported the breasts, and stiffened the back. The corsets have been "in" again since the 1990`s; most new styles are a derivation of the Victorian style corset. They have become a symbol of femininity and grace, some still like to use the corset for figure reduction to achieve a slimmer waist, or as a permanent method of body modification. Corset makers and corset companies are springing up everywhere and there's renewed interest in an art form that was, until recently, almost lost for ever: the art of corset making.

In this group we like to discuss all matters concerning the patterns & corset designing/-making. Corset making isn’t as difficult as it seems. The problem is that although there’s basic information on Internet about how to make a corset, there’s a sorry lack of information on how to do it well. So if you’re serious about ending the frustration and making something you can wear with pride, then this is your home!

You need to start out with a good pattern, but you need a specialised corset pattern, preferably from a company that specialise in such things, a professional corset designer/-maker. You will not be able to finish a corset you can be proud of in an evening, or by the time you leave for the party on Saturday. Making basic corsets takes 20-30 hours or more to complete!

Finally and perhaps most importantly never give up every next corset will be better! Stay inspired and learn from your own faults. Surround yourself with great examples of corset making. Get to know how professional corset designers/-maker’s work. Look at them critically and try to see what works and what doesn't, work out what makes a professional corset.




"Traditional corsets are making the difference",

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