Corsetry

I have skills in many corsetry techniques including bonning, lacing, cording, eyelets and bias binding. As well as a particular love for the history of stays and corsets.

1640s Corset

1640s Corset Construction

Pattern from Patterns of Fashion 5 by Janet Arnold

Photography by Nico Venables

Modelled by Mayzey Green

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I made a 1640s corset with modern construction techniques, over 2 weeks. This included machine sewn boning channels, hand sewn eyelets, hand sewn ribbon and bias binding.

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1890s Corset

1890s Corset Construction

Pattern from Corsets Historical Patterns and Techniques by Jill Salen

Photography by Nico Venables

Modelled by Mayzey Green

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Over 2 weeks I made a 1890s corset. this involved sewing boning channels, cording, sewing in a metal bust, making bias tape, sewing in gussets and hand sewing decorative embroidery.

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19th Century Corset

1878 Corset Construction

Pattern from Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Women’s Dress 1800-1909 by Jean Hunniset

Photography by Ruth Norwood

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During a week long corsetry class I made a 1880s corset using dupion silk fabric in a modern colour way. This involved pattern drafting and alterations, metal boning and eyelets and cotton lacing.

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