The Corsetry Diaries
News, Making, Ponderings & Rants AboundCorset Making, Final Design for the Lace Corset Training Corset
As you know, I've decided to make a corset training corset with Lace detailing and today I've finalized the design. I'm sticking with the scalloped edge and having two layers of lace at the top and bottom edges with the middle section bare of lace. This should look...
Designing the Lace Corset Training Corset
Today I have been making a corset pattern for the lace-covered corset training corset. I'm patterning an overbust with the lines for the underbust top edge drawn on as I'm planning an overbust of a similar style as well as a bra potentially for the underbust, so it'll...
Making Corset Training Corsets with Lace
Corset training corsets can often be a little bland if you buy off the peg, but while making your own corsets it can be a little hard to find inspiration. This week I've been looking at lace motifs, appliqués and lace overlays. Lace is a great way to spice up your...
Corset Making Materials Question
I was recently asked again what materials should be used to make a corset. So I thought I'd go over it in length here. A real corset training corset is made from at least two layers of material (Although I have seen some historical corsets with one). The inner or...
Underbust vs Overbust – Why we use Underbusts for Corset Training
When you think of corsets, you think of the traditional Overbust with the classic Victorian shape. But for corset training, 9 times out of 10 we use an underbust. Does this mean the overbust isn't effective? Well no, the overbust does the same job in the waist area,...
Costume or Corset?
There can be some confusion about the difference between a corset and a costume, theatre, or plain old fancy dress outfit with a corset-like appearance. Having made a lot of corsets, I can tell if the quality is lacking, but some people new to corsetry are still...
Corset Patterns – How Many Pieces?
When learning how to make a bodice or corset, you will come across a number of corset patterns and knowing how to discern between a good shaped corset or bodice pattern is essential. In a corset pattern the number of pattern pieces is a great way to tell if a corset...
How To Make A Bodice Article
We have a new article up on the articles page called How To Make A Bodice, Not A Corset. The point of which is to give you a bit more info on the difference between a bodice pattern and a corset pattern, as well as the main differences between corset making and...
Jazz It Up with Alternating Corset Pattern Panels
I've been asked by an inexperienced corset maker - what might be an easy way to make a corset look exciting without too much extra effort or sewing? Well that's an easy one as there are lots of ways to customise your corset training corset easily and effectively with...
Lacing Cord
If you make a corset, you'll have to find lacing cord for it. Also if you buy your corset and the laces wear out you'll be wondering what you use as replacement lacing. I recommend not using shoe laces, which are often the first port of call for corset making newbies....
Altering Corset Patterns
I have been asked on numerous occasions to simply explain how to alter a corset pattern to fit someone bigger or smaller than the pattern is intended for. The easiest way to explain is with pictures. Click any of the photos below for bigger images. So you have your...
Corset Training Posse
Do you have a corset training posse yet? Yes I'm serious, no I'm not pulling your leg :p With the advent of the internet and the onset of YouTube our whole world has gotten a lot smaller, which is a bad thing if you're my mum and still can't write a facebook post...
Comfort or Glamour?
Do you have to make a choice between comfort and glamour? I've found that with everything from shoes to underwear, the world of fashion insists we make that choice, but does it have to be that way with the corset? The obvious answer to the outsider would be yes, the...
Corset Training – Related Articles Page
Check out the new Corset Related Articles page for full length articles on corset training and corset making. It's new up today and I'd love your feedback and more importantly your requests for future articles to add to this new page. Future article topics will...
To Moisturise Or Not To Moisturise
So why have I launched into a blog post about skin care? Well I'll tell you, although if you're already a long term tight-lacer you'll not need telling. One of the important and widely debated factors in corset training is how to look after your skin when it's under...
Corseting, Keep it Clean!
How do you clean a corset? Well if you're corset training and only have the one then the answer is with difficulty! It's always best to have two corsets and swap back and forth each day. That said how do you actually clean the thing? Well prevention is better than...
The Bodice Pattern Takes Shape
The bodice pattern is taking shape finally. We're nearly there - yay! - I've just got the edges to finish off. Like with all my new corset patterns, I couldn't resist trying it on before it's finished, just to check the sizing is right of course! 🙂 So here are some...
How to Make a Bodice Pattern Video
Today I started the filming for the exciting new Elizabethan bodice pattern! Yes, filming! The next pattern in the printable patterns range will come with an optional workbook and video guide. I've again been looking for a way to make my patterns easier to follow. The...
