The Corsetry Diaries
News, Making, Ponderings & Rants Abound
Corset Wearing – A Practical Guide To Getting It Right!
The biggest hurdle you have to get over when learning to corset train is getting used to 8-23 hours of corset wearing each and everyday. It's a big change and if you're not smart about it you can end up feeling restricted, not enjoying wearing your corset and...
Under Corset Tops & Liners
The most important garment you'll wear as a waist trainer, besides your corset of course, is the corset liner. These under corset garments act as a barrier between your skin and the corset, protecting both. Our skin isn't designed to be covered constantly; we sweat...
Corset Making Inspiration Is Everywhere
Getting corset making inspiration can sometimes be difficult, especially when you're new to Corsetry, but even experienced corset makers can sometimes get a bit stuck. But ideas for fabrics, colors, decoration and even corset pattern designs can come from anywhere. ...
Corset Training How To: Breaking In Your Corset Trainer
This is your quick guide to getting started with corset training. If you're just about to get started with your own waist reduction you should take the time to properly break in your corset. Here I give a simple method that is the bare minimum you should do to benefit...
Read more“Your body should feel ‘hugged’ – If it hurts in any way you’re doing it wrong!”
Waist Corset Training Timescale
Everyone reduces down at different rates (yes you knew I was going to say that). However, there are general rules and guides you can use to guesstimate what you can expect. Here we're going to get into the factors that might affect your waist / corset training...
Lacing a Corset Training Corset
There are various methods for lacing a corset but for corset training purposes a criss-cross method from top to bottom with the edition of rabbit ears (sometimes called bunny ears), is most functional and makes tightening a corset training corset properly and without...
The Launch Has Begun! The 100+ Corset Designs Art Book Release Date is the 8th Sept!
I’ve finally decided to turn them into an art book which is my current project. Get on the list to know about the book before anyone else does… and if there are any exclusive deals on it you’ll get access 😉 I’m so excited to have your support on this project!
A Non-Corsetry Make – Alexander Henry Fabric NeckTie
I made a necktie! Yes it's a little different to a corset but I fancied the change and I love being able to create outer wear and accessories to match the corsets I'm wearing. I wear shirts and ties myself but I'm also very aware that a lot of corset wearers and their...
New Website – Updates Page
Scroll to the comments section below to let me know what you would like to see on the new website! I read every comment! 🙂 CorsetTraining.net is finally getting a complete revamp! This is where you can keep up to date with all the new developments as the brand new...
Thread Over Heels Issue 2
Issue 2: You've Gotta Roll With It, You've Gotta Take Your Time Issue 2 and the first thing you'll have noticed if you read issue 1 back in December is that I've decided to make the Mini Mag bimonthly. This allows me time for all the crazy stuff that happens that I...
Corset Pattern Design ‘Daily Sketches’
Two weeks ago I started to post daily corset pattern sketches on social media to both inspire anyone stumped for ideas and as a bit of a challenge for myself to stretch my imagination. I stopped this weekend but I've mulled it over and decided to continue...
Mannequin Update & Learning How to Make a Corset Pattern in CAD
If you've been reading regularly you'll know I've had a digital mannequin made and had my CAD designer make me a corset pattern on it. The mockup looked like this - The fit was good but not 'corseted' enough. So last week I actually got together with my CAD designer...
How to Lace a Corset
There are various methods for lacing a corset but for corset training purposes, a criss-cross method from top to bottom with the addition of rabbit ears (sometimes called bunny ears) is the most functional, and makes tight-lacing without assistance much easier. The...
Making a Mock Up From the CAD Corset Pattern
If you read my previous post, you'll remember I've been designing a digital mannequin with my CAD professional Simon with the purpose of designing corset patterns to then print out and use. We've initially made the mannequin to my proportions and Simon drafted a...
A Secret Project to Improve Corset Pattern Precision!
All Quiet On the Corset Making Front It's been very quiet on Corset Training this month...too quiet some might say. Well it's not without good reason I assure you. I've been busy working on a project with a very talented CAD designer to come up with a digital 3D...
A Leather Hip Bag!
Get The Sewing Pattern! This apoca-chic hip bag is perfect for looking bad-ass while the 3 pocket design holds a deceptively large amount of stuff. Instructions include photos of every step including how to create the straps. Downloadable Pattern & Booklet – Instant...
Picture Postcards from the Valentine’s Shoot
I've still not updated (read reinstalled) my photo page *slaps wrist* I know, I know, a lot of you are waiting for the photos to go up of your corsety creations! And it also means that the picture postcards for the Valentine's shoot haven't got anywhere to live. So...
Valentine’s Pattern Range Launch & Special Discount!
The NEW Printable Patterns Range - Instant Download 5 DAYS ONLY - 3 for 2! Downloadable Sewing patterns & PDF Books - Instant Access! -- The Offer is Over! -- The NEW Printable Patterns...
I absolutely love your site. You my dear and incredibly talented. Please sign me up for updates. I have your 2 hour course and it is amazing. Loving the world of corsets incredibly. I only hope I can make a corset as beautiful as the one in your course. You’re an amazing teacher.
Thanks again,
Monica
Aww, thank you Monica! *blush*
I’m so glad you like the course, if you feel like sharing your finished corsets, I love seeing pics of people’s work!
Also, I’ve added you to my mailing list 🙂
Scarlett xx