Corset

The weight of the interfacing should generally be the same as the fabric, or a bit lighter. Generally you should NOT use a heavier weight interfacing than the fabric, as the interfacing will ‘dominate’ the garment and add an unnatural structure to it. So for medium weight fabrics, use medium weight interfacing. How do I […]

Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for applying fusible interfacing. Make sure your fashion fabric is wrong side up and it is fusible side down. Usually you can tell the fusible side by the bumpy texture of the adhesive. Apply firm, even pressure with your iron for the amount of time recommended. How should you determine […]

Underwire bra Although some have claimed otherwise, there are thousands that wear underwire bras through airport security each day without setting off the alarm. If you really want to avoid setting off the metal detectors at all costs, consider wearing an underwire bra with plastic, a strapless bra or a sports bra. What will throw […]

Common fabric stiffeners include glue, sugar, gelatin, cornstarch, hairspray, and even wallpaper paste. Some commercial sprays, glues, and interfacing will permanently stiffen fabric. In this article, you will learn how fabric stiffeners work. How do you stiffen a piece of fabric? Mix 1 tablespoon of starch or corn flour and 2 cups of water. Mix […]

Metals such as iron, nickel and cobalt are detected by passive and active metal detectors. Other metals, such as copper, brass and aluminum, are detected only by active means. What items will set off a metal detector? 5 surprising things that set off airport security Headbands and hair extensions. Even though you might be wearing […]

When you are traveling with a baby, a diaper bag does not count as a carry-on. In fact, a stroller and car seat do not count as extras when you are traveling with an infant, either. You always want to check with the airline you are traveling with before packing just to be sure what […]

Fashion tape is a double-sided adhesive that helps you prevent any spontaneous wardrobe malfunctions. When placed correctly, fashion tape can keep both your clothing and accessories secure without any risk of embarrassment or discomfort. Can you put fashion tape on skin? The Cult-Favorite Fashion Tape The double-sided tape comes in strips and can be applied […]

When overhead bins fill up, travelers with carry-ons that don’t fit under the seat will be asked to gate check their bag. Gate checking is always free of charge, and basically means your carry-on will be put into the cargo hold with all the other checked luggage. What does it mean to gate check your […]

Women wore lacy shirtwaists and long, narrow skirts that fell to the top of the foot. The tunic, introduced by Paul Poiret, based on a Russian peasant look, came to blend with the military-style tunic worn during the Great War. How did World war 1 affect women’s fashion? Women’s fashion from 1914 onwards Fashion itself […]

Most brands of corsets come with garter tabs, which are small loops at the bottom edge of the corset – they’re usually sewn upwards so that when they’re not in use, they are out of the way and not visible from the outside. They are also pressed very flat so as not to irritate your […]

During World War I, people took to a plainer lifestyle. Women wore less jewelry, and the lavish clothing of the Edwardian period fell by the wayside. As women dressed for new roles, gender-dictated dress codes relaxed. Skirts became shorter, as they often do during wartime, and colors became sober and muted. How did WWI change […]

BUTTON-ON SUSPENDERS They should be placed so that on the backside of the waistband, they are located about 1″ either side of the center-back seam – meaning they’re 2″ apart – and 1″ or so below the top of the waistband. In front, hide them inside the waistband about 1″ down from the top and […]

HOW TO ATTACH SUSPENDERS. To open the fastening, simply slide the rubber nub up so it comes out of the large hole in the clasp. Put the thicker part of the stocking top over the rubber nub, then place the large hole in the clasp over both the rubber nub and stocking. Slide the nub […]

Turn the cover right side out and press. Then insert the busk loops through the holes in the seam. You may want to pin the busk in place so that it is tight against the seam when you stitch it in. With the zipper foot on the sewing machine, sew the busk into the cover […]

For historical reproductions a basic 1″ wide cotton twill tape is perfect. I don’t recommend less than a 3/4″ width, and there’s no need to go wider than 1.25″. And cotton really is preferred. I know polyester tapes (such as Wrights) are found everywhere. How wide should corset waist tape be? It comes in black […]

Also known as baleen, whalebone is not a bone at all, but the keratinous material found around the upper jaws of baleen whales, used to filter plankton and krill. It is robust but flexible, and can be cut into very narrow strips along the grain. Are whale bones hard? A single large sperm whale could […]

Thousands of approved patents list whale oil, cartilage, and spermaceti – a wax-like liquid found in the head cavities of sperm whales – as ingredients in goods as diverse as golf balls, hair dye, “eco-friendly” detergent, candy, health drinks and bio-diesel, investigators found. What is made from whale sperm? Ambergris is often described as one […]

Use firm, tightly woven fabric for this installation method. Stitch the casing to the fabric along both edges, creating a channel wide enough for the boning to slide into and narrow enough to keep the boning from twisting in the casing. Machine-stitch across one casing end before inserting the boning. What material is used for […]

SELECTING YOUR SIZE If you are closer to the tighter end of these measurements it would be recommended to go to the larger option and then train your waist down to the smaller size. Never select the size you would prefer to be instead of the size that actually fits you. Do you size down […]

Mini Waist Trainers Size Chart Size Euro Size Waist (Inches) S 34 25″ – 27″ M 36 27″ – 29″ L 38 29″ – 31″ X- Large 40 31″ – 33″ What size is a waist of 36? For example: If you have a 32 inch waist, your size is a US-Size M or Euro-Size […]