Making Corsets

Making Corsets
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 415
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ISBN-10 : 9781785008214
ISBN-13 : 1785008218
Rating : 4/5 (218 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Making Corsets by : Julie Collins Brealey

Download or read book Making Corsets written by Julie Collins Brealey and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the centuries, the corset has been a vital garment designed to support and shape the fashions of the day, and has progressed from being an undergarment to bold outerwear. This practical book explains the full process of making a corset with clear instruction and supporting photographs. Packed with information, it explores methods of creating modern corsets, whilst acknowledging the pioneering techniques of the past. Whatever your reason for creating a corset- be it for theatre- re-enactment or personal wear - this book is an invaluable guide to making a well-constructed, figure-flattering garment. Includes: a list of helpful tools, equipment and materials; step-by-step illustrated instructions showing how to self-draft or personalize a commercially purchased corset pattern; techniques showing how to correct an array of fitting issues to produce a well-shaped corset; a selection of corset-making methods, illustrated with photographs and, finally, imaginative approaches to decorating and personalizing corsets. There are three main projects showing the development of the patterns and construction techniques to create gorgeous corsets.


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