The Corsetry Diaries
News, Making, Ponderings & Rants AboundHow To Make A Corset Some Matching Bias Binding
Want a really professional finish to your corset making? Then make your own bias binding. Don't get me wrong, I use the pre-made bias binding a fair bit, but for when the shop bought plain colors just don’t sit right with your beautiful corset fabrics, go one better...
The Importance Of Using Bias Binding In Corset Making
First, let me explain to those new to corset making who don’t know; what bias binding is and where it goes. If you're just learning how to make a corset, you may not have come across it yet but bias binding is the stuff that goes along the top and bottom edge of your...
How To Tell It’s Bias Binding
It's important when sewing corsets to use bias binding on your corset edges both top and bottom because, as we discussed in the last post, the stretch properties of fabric cut on the bias allows it to go round the undulating curved edges of your corset without...
Historic Corset Patterns
I have just taken some lovely photos of a set of three historic corsets I have been acquiring over the last couple of years. They will be the next set of patterns in my printable corset patterns series and I couldn't help but share a picture of one of them with you!...
New Angel Corset Pattern
I have another new downloadable and printable corset pattern for sale! The Angel Underbust, which is made with a larger number of panels to make it super curvy and allow for more seamed boning - this means you can use it to make corset training-strength corsets. It...
Corset Training Affiliate Program!
I have finally got around to creating an affiliate program! 'What's an affiliate program?', You say? Well if you have a sewing blog or a corsetry/craft newsletter you send out, you can now sign up on this affiliate page and advertise my DVD for a commission of 50%....
Corsets & Mr Pearl
I've been asked a few questions about Mr Pearl and who he is. I wrote a blog post a while ago about Mr Pearl, but I thought I'd quickly 'freshen up' the info as people wanted to know more about him as a person (he's a curious man to make a huge understatement!). Mr...
Samantha’s Bustles
Having launched the printable patterns now, it's so nice to start seeing your finished garments. There's nothing more thrilling then getting photos of your creative interpretations of my patterns. This week I was sent some beautiful photos by Samantha of two bustles...
New Bustle Pattern Out Now!
Yes I have another Printable Pattern out! Not a corset pattern but a bustle! The Pandora Bustle. I'm very happy with this little beauty! Check it out on my Corset Patterns Page
Corset Patterns: Bustle Pad Magic!
I've just finished making up the padded part of my bustle for my next 'printable pattern'. I'm rather pleased with myself 🙂 it's going very well. I've decided to go with eyelets instead of ties so when you wear it with a corset, you can use the corset laces to tie it...
Printable Corset Patterns Wish List – Please Add Your Requests…
I had a request for a corset pattern today from Jill who has my DVD but would like a pattern with bra cups. Traditionally that type of pattern is more of an underwear garment to be made from stretch lace but they can be made up as very appealing boned corsets. I...
Video Guide – Sewing Bone Casing
So what is bone casing? How do I recognise it and then how do I use it? These are all questions covered in today's quick-guide as I take you through what bone casing looks like and how to sew it into your corset.
Video Guide – Inserting Eyelets
Today my corsetry quick-guide videos continue, this time with a very quick demo of how hand-held eyelet inserting tools work. They're really simple to use whether you have a hand-held tool or the little setting plates you use a hammer with; but still I get asked about...
Video Guide – Steel Corset Boning
As promised here is the first of my corsetry video quick-guides. Designed to introduce you to corsetry if you're a beginner, these videos will familiarise you with basic tools and materials. Check out my first video on the different types of corsetry boning below!...
Corset Pattern Making – New Patterns Coming Soon! Get One Free!!
The last few weeks I've been tweaking my new pattern but I think it's finally finished! Looking forward to making it up and seeing how pretty it looks! It's a corset training underbust with low rise top and over the hips tummy control. I'm creating a range of patterns...
Seam Allowance & Fusible Interfacing When You Make A Corset
Questions from Natasha on seam allowances & fusible interfacing; Hi Scarlett, I just finished watching and reading your corsetry training videos/pdfs, and I have a few questions. I"m hoping that you can help me out. I"ll give you a bit of info (it helps the...
How To Make A Corset Particulars
Today I had some good questions on corset making from Niki I recently bought your videos and I am wondering what sewing machine you are using? Also, do you have lists of supplies needed for all of the patterns you include? Like which require a busk, which use what...
New Facebook Page and Groups for CorsetTraining.net!
Exciting new development! I now have my very own facebook page for Corset Making and two shiny groups for making corsets and corset training! But why have I got three? Well the page is to keep you all updated with gossip and images as and when things are made, as well...
