Tuesday, January 4, 2011

The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners (Hardcover)

The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners
The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners (Hardcover)
By Linda Sparks

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Think of a corset as a blank canvas.

Here’s what’s included in this comprehensive guide to building your first corset:|

Section One: Tools and Materials for Corset Building
Discusses the tools you’ll need, plus types of steel, plastic, and textiles.

Section Two: Building a Corset
Everything you need to know about working with bones and busks, setting grommets and eyelets, and creating a beautifully finished corset.

Section Three: Construction Techniques
Covers all the steps, including making a modesty panel, making a mock-up, and building single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets.

Section Four: Alterations and Fit
Discusses commercial corset patterns, as well as how to fit and style a corset for exactly the look you want.

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