Making Corsets

This book provides detailed instructions and photographs for making corsets, covering modern techniques and historical methods. It is a valuable guide for theater, re-enactment, or personal wear, with a list of tools, equipment, and materials, step-by-step illustrations, and creative approaches to decorating and personalizing corsets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2021
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

The corset has been a timeless garment, evolving from an undergarment to a bold statement piece. This comprehensive book provides step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs to guide you through the process of creating a corset. It explores both modern and traditional techniques, catering to various purposes, such as theater, re-enactment, or personal wear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced corset maker, this book is an invaluable resource. It includes a list of essential tools, equipment, and materials, along with detailed illustrations that demonstrate how to self-draft or personalize a commercially purchased corset pattern. It also offers techniques to address fitting issues and create a well-shaped corset. Additionally, it presents a selection of corset-making methods, accompanied by photographs, and encourages you to explore imaginative approaches to decorating and personalizing your corsets. Throughout the book, there are three main projects that showcase the development of patterns and construction techniques, resulting in stunning corsets.

Weight: 732g
Dimension: 211 x 297 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785008207