Corset

We offer tips for both 1/2″ wide and 1/4″ wide widths. The Metal Bone Tips are also recommended for Hoop Boning in 1/2″ width. Plastic Rigilene Bone tips are recommended for Rigilene Boning. We offer Rigilene Boning Tips in both black and white for both widths. What type of boning is best for corset? White […]

Boning helps a garment maintain its shape and stay wrinkle-free. While it is most often used in a corset, bustier, swimsuit or strapless gown, it can also be used strategically in other garments. Use boning to stand up a collar, keep folds or pleats in place, and keep necklines from sagging. Do all corsets have […]

As Alex Newman and Zakee Shariff in Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary (2009) explain, the busk was: “a strip of rigid material such as whalebone, wood, ivory, shell, or, more recently, steel, set into the center front of a woman’s corset to make it flat and straight. Do corsets need a busk? Corsets […]

You will find that some corsets come complete with suspenders, which enables you to attach your corset to your stockings to hold them in place. Whereas with some corsets you will have to invest in your own suspenders. You should find that most corsets do come complete with loops to attach your straps too. How […]

Bones, and the substances used for the purpose, are generically called “boning”; however, the name likely arises from the use of whalebone in early corsets. Today, many corsets use nylon or Rigilene boning, although steel is still favoured for high-quality corsets. Are whales hunted to make corsets? Whalers hunted right whales for their blubber, which […]

Spiral bone is a flat and relatively narrow strip of steel wires that have been coiled together and flattened. Spiral bones are commonly used in corset making, they add flexible support to the corset, and to the body wearing the corset. What do steel bones in corsets do? Flat Steel Boning This provides strong support […]

Busk: A specialty closure that is comprised of metal loops and studs, mounted to a pair of steel bones. This has become the standard front closure for modern corsets. What are the metal things on corsets called? At the back, you will see grommets (the metal rings). Good quality grommets have two parts to them […]

Note: Corset Liners run small, if in doubt order a size up. liner size – liner waist measurement natural waist XS – 18 inches 21-26 inches L – 36 inches 39-44 inches XL – 40 inches 45-48 inches XXL – 44 inches 49-54 inches How do I know my corset size? You’ll want to select […]

Anyone can have an hourglass waist, no matter what your natural body shape and size. In fact, if you wear plus sizes, you can get dramatic, curvy results with the right waist training cincher or corset. Can you wear a corset if you’re plus size? Corseted clothes are an amazing choice for plus size women. […]

Corset Inspiration Whether it’s 90’s style dresses or the famous corsets, the 90s embraced the look. Corsets were loved by many famous people, including Sarah Jessica Parker. Corsets are in style again and available at clothing stores. What era were corsets popular? The 1830s were an important time for corsetry, and it was during this […]

You need to measure your natural waist size. You can measure your natural waist size one inch above your belly button. Once measured, always choose a corset 4 inches smaller than your natural waist to achieve the ‘hourglass’ effect. How do you measure for a waist training corset? Measure around the narrowest part of your […]

If your corset is too long for you, the fit will be too tight around your bust. This will cause it to continue getting wider past the fullest part of your bust, which will be uncomfortable and may look a little strange too. How long should my corset be? You’ll want to select a size […]

Tulle corsets are light as a feather but still provide good support and shape. That makes them the perfect foundation garment to wear underneath dresses or gowns. I’m currently working on a tutorial where I will explain how to create smooth and comfortable shapewear corsets made out of tulle. What fabric should I use for […]

DO NOT WASH YOUR CORSET – remember, your corset is made with steel boning; water will cause it to rust. If it needs cleaning, take it to a trusted dry cleaner, and if possible, have it dry cleaned by hand. In most cases letting your corset air out will do. How do you clean a […]

After taking off your corset, thoroughly spray the inside with rubbing alcohol before you air out your corset. The rubbing alcohol will evaporate and dry quickly, taking the smell away and killing the funk. This is the same trick roller derby girls use to refresh their knee pads. How do you get the smell out […]

To put the corset on, spread the corset halves by opening the laces wide first. Then wrap the corset around your body and fasten the busk. Tighten from the top to the waist then from the bottom up to the waist pulling the slack with the tie loops. Continue this pattern until you’re snug but […]

Grommets / Eyelets: Metal rings that strengthen the holes through which the corset lacing is threaded. What are the parts of a corset called? Parts of a Corset: A Quick Rundown of Corset Terminology Busks. Bones. Channels and Panels. Grommets. Lacing. Lining/Strength Layer. Modesty Panel. Shell. What are the metal rings on a corset called? […]

MAKING THE MOCK UP Start by ironing Cotton Tarp to remove any wrinkles and folds. Lay paper corset pattern pieces on to fabric. Take care to match fabric grain line to pattern grain line. Mark pattern piece seam lines on to fabric with a pen. Be precise! Transfer pattern details on to fabric. What to […]

Newbies to corset training and making often assume that steel will be harsh and unyielding to wear and that plastic will be more comfortable because it’s softer and more pliable. In reality plastic bones, besides being largely inadequate at providing support, develop weak points when you bend and sit. Is plastic boning good for corsets? […]

In corsetry, a bone is one of the rigid parts of a corset that forms its frame and gives it rigidity. The purpose of the boning in a corset varies slightly from era to era. Generally, the cinching/shaping properties of corsetry puts strain onto the fabric from which the corset is made. What is a […]