The Corsetry Diaries
News, Making, Ponderings & Rants AboundCorset Making – Custom Busk Project of Matt’s
Matt in Australia is having a go at creating a custom clasped busk. A very interesting project indeed: Hi Scarlett, About to start a corset, and have a question... do you know, or can you give me a website to find out how to use the catches in pic: I have 2...
Corset Construction Questions – How to Make a Corset Quandaries
I had a plethora of very good questions from David and his wife who have bought my course and wanted a bit more info before they took the plunge into corset making. I thought I'd share my response for the sake of all the newbie corset makers out there: Hi...
A Question On Corset Training And Weight Loss
I had a question today from Angela about weight loss and corset training that I thought would be a valuable one to share with you all: Hi this is Angela, and I had a few questions about corset training. What if I wanted to corset train my body but I am over weight....
Is the Express Corsetry Course Hearing Impaired Friendly?
I was contacted today by Lili who asked a very important question for anyone deaf or severely hearing impaired who wants to use my DVD or any other tuitional DVD to learn a craft. So the next thing on my to-do list is to look into getting a subtitled edition of my DVD...
Bras in Corset Making!
So I've started making bras... 'But what about corsets?!', I here you cry. Well I haven't moved on if that's what you're thinking, no I'm just tackling a different type of corset; the bra/corset combo. Not the merry widow style with the bra cups attached to the corset...
How to Make a Corset with Cording
Today I've been cording some silk fabric. 'You've been what-ing your fabric?' I hear you ask... Well read on and I'll show you both the what & the how! But 1st a quick question - Do You Want To Make Your Own Corsets ??? Complete walk through...
Read moreUnless you are a new romantic, the chemise may seem a little out-of-date for the modern girl
To Chemise or not to Chemise?
Unless you are a new romantic, the chemise may seem a little out-of-date for the modern girl The chemise is as old as the corset and has always been worn underneath it to protect both the skin and the corset like a barrier that minimises the amount of sweat...
How to Make a Corset – Mock-Up 2
Mock up 2 is complete! I have added another piece to the back, I found that the one larger piece wasn't sitting properly - it's quite high at the back to help with posture. I put it on an adjustable mannequin to fine tune, the last little alterations can be seen in...
Corset Making DVD now on Amazon!
Yes you heard! I'm so excited to have my new DVD on Amazon I've come over all giddy! Now we need some product reviews from those of you who have bought and loved it already. You can still buy on this site by clicking the 'Learn Corsetry' button above, but now if you...
Read moreI declared ‘squish’ my favourite word a few years back – it has a certain ring to it don’t you think?
Squish Factor (and Buying Corset Training Corsets)
I declared 'squish' my favourite word a few years back - it has a certain ring to it don't you think? What is squish factor? Well I've heard a few people talk about corset sizing in terms of this amusing word 'squish'. Maybe I just picked up on it because I declared...
Corset Training in SEW Magazine!
We're in SEW Magazine! Very excited to get my new copy of SEW Magazine today as they've featured the website in their 2 page spread '10 ways to get stylish on a budget' for my Corset Making Course! I'm very excited to see one of my corsets in print 🙂 Here's the bit...
Mock-Up Corset
I have now made my first mock up for the new pattern. Here you can see the alterations and the finished pattern. Being a completely new pattern drawn up from scratch, It'll need a second mock up to check sizing. This one will have bones in and give a more accurate...
Corset Making – A New Corset Training Pattern
Last night I started constructing a new pattern for a really sturdy tight lacing corset to start corset training with again. As some of you already know, I stopped some time ago now and have been meaning to start again. Part of the problem I had was not having a...
Corsets on the Catwalk
The Autumn/Winter catwalk '11 brings a new dark and slightly twisted trend. All black outfits with a little S&M thrown in turned up. And in amid the leather, PVC, and lace were some beautifully naughty corsets. Here are just a few from (bottom to top) Louis...
Tight Lacing Your Corset Alone
Last night I helped a friend into her first corset training corset and showed her the over the door handles method for tightening her corset alone. This is a great method for beginners because it's like having a second pair of hands holding the laces taught while you...
Read morePicking corset fabrics limits you to strong, stretch-free fabrics with a mandatory layer of coutil as lining.
How to Make a Corset with Thin Fabrics
Picking corset fabrics limits you to strong, stretch-free fabrics with a mandatory layer of coutil as lining. Makes sense? Corsets need to be hard wearing and give as little as possible at the waist. But if you're like me and love the flamboyant and the patterned,...
Read moreWhen in doubt, try them out!
How Small is Too Small?
When in doubt, try them out! One of the questions I see discussed in corset training forums regularly is what size corset to buy, how small is too small when you're losing weight? A lot of women (and a few men) tight-lace in conjunction with dieting and as they lose...
Read moreYour first corset will be your hardest this is true, but it’s the most rewarding thing you’ll ever make out of fabric
Learning How to Make a Corset
Your first corset will be your hardest this is true, but it's the most rewarding thing you'll ever make out of fabric Learning how to make a corset sounds like an impossible task to a lot of people, so I wanted to set the record straight: It's not impossible, and the...
