Corset

Your waist tape is the waistline of your corset and should be placed directly on the deepest curve of your waist. So here is the waist training: waist tape rule: Before putting on your corset, make sure that your waist tape is placed on the deepest curve of your natural waist. What is the purpose […]

While Victorian fashions had been dominated by the tightly corseted hourglass figure, the new Edwardian silhouette was that of the S curve – a shape that pushed the hips back and the bust forward, exaggerated by floppy blouses that hung over the waist at the front. What does Edwardian style look like? Edwardian fashion is […]

The advantage of using Rigilene Boning is that you can sew right through it, eliminating the need for a boning casing. Simply sew it right onto your garment. Customers use this boning for garments such as strapless dresses, the lower cups of bras, and bustiers. Can you sew through polyester boning? Rigilene is an easy-to-use […]

3(of a garment) stiffened with strips of plastic or whalebone to give shape to the wearer’s figure or the garment. ‘the dress has a boned bodice’ What is boned bodice? Boning consists of thin rods of stiff material, like steel, that are sewn into the fabric of the garment at intervals for the purpose of […]

In fashion, boning refers to rigid strips of material used to maintain the shape of a corset or bodice. Each strip of boning material is called a bone or a stay. The bones are sewn vertically into the fabric of a corset or bodice. What does it mean if a dress has boning? Boning helps […]

As a general rule, grommets on a corset should be set no farther than about 1″ apart from each other. High-end and antique corsets often, though not always, have the grommets spaced closer at and next to the waist, the better to accommodate and distribute the additional pressure in this region. How far apart are […]

Remember you will want to sit down in your dress, where you bend to sit you will find the boning doesn’t like bending with you! The ends of boning should be just high enough that when you sit down you don’t feel them cutting into you. Otherwise you’ll have an uncomfortable day! Do dresses need […]

The S-curve form imposed on women’s bodies in 1900 was the result of a straight-fronted corset that started lower on the bustline than the corsets had a few years previously. The shape of the corset allowed the bosom to hang low and unarticulated in front while the hips were pushed backwards. When was the S […]

“hip spring” is a corsetry term for the ratio between the waist and hips. A bigger hip spring means bigger hips compared to waist. For these corsets, I’ve added 2″-3″ (depending on size) to the hip measurement compared to my Victorian and Regency styles. That means you can achieve a greater hip spring in your […]

This may be the case even if other measures of being overweight, such as body mass index (BMI) are in normal range. The WHO advise that a healthy WHR is: 0.85 or less for women. 0.9 or less for men. What is the ideal waist to hip ratio? Women should have a waist to hip […]

Hip and rib springs refer to the difference between the circumference of the ribcage, the underbust, or the hip measurement when compared to the waist measurement of the closed corset. What does rib spring mean? What is rib springing? Rib springing is a rigorous technique used by respiratory physiotherapists to stimulate deeper inspiration which both […]

What is rib springing? Rib springing is a rigorous technique used by respiratory physiotherapists to stimulate deeper inspiration which both increases lung volumes and promotes movement of secretions from the bottom of the lungs into the larger airways where they can be coughed up or suctioned out effectively. What does rib spring mean corset? What […]

You’ll want your grommet to stay in place. To prevent ripping it out, I usually add a piece of interfacing at the back of the fabric to reinforce it. For smaller projects and smaller grommets, this is as simple as a scrap piece of mid-weight fusible interfacing like Vilene H250 or fusible fleece, or something […]

Clear faces, bright eyes and tinted lips were desirable, but everything had to look natural. It was believed that cheeks painted with blush had to look flushed, and lips had to look bitten rather than painted. What did the Victorians consider beautiful? The use of excessive makeup in the Victorian age was viewed as promiscuous […]

To power drive screw hooks: Drill a pilot hole a bit smaller in diameter than the screw hook shank. Start the screw hook in the hole. Chuck a screw eye in a variable speed drill. Slide the eye over the screw hook. Use the drill on low speed to drive the screw hook. Which side […]

Experts still suggest using moderation when it comes to wearing these tight undergarments. Some suggest only wearing it for special occasions and not every day. There are some health risks from clothing that constricts your body. If you notice any discomfort from your shapewear, you should stop wearing it. Is it OK to wear shapewear […]

An eyelet is a hole that’s meant for threading a cord or lace through. When you lace up your sneakers, you pass the shoelace through eyelets in your shoes. Many eyelets have metal rings that make it easy to put strings or cords through them, while others are simply holes punched in cloth or leather. […]

There are two different types; the wire version is the most common, while the die-cut metal ones are designed to withstand more wear. A single hook and eye is often sewn above the top of a zip to finish it and take stress off the fastening on a skirt, dress or trousers. What is hook […]

A hook-and-eye closure is a simple and secure method of fastening garments together. It consists of a metal hook, commonly wire bent to shape, and an eye (or “eyelet”) of the same material into which the hook fits. What does eye mean in sewing? wide-set (=wide apart)Claudette studied the wide-set eyes that looked so innocent. […]

Grommets are rings used to protect holes in thin materials like fabrics, sheet metal, and carbon fiber. Grommets or eyelets are used so that wires, rope, or cords can be put through your material without tearing through or misshaping the hole. What is the purpose of a grommet? In construction, manufacturing or production and other […]