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Watercolor Effects with Tulle
Marion introduces us to tulle and the delightful watercolor effects you can achieve with different color fabric layers stacked on top of each other.
5 commentsSymington Pattern REF #32730
April describes her experience with image No.104 of the Symington Collection, right through the mockup phase of her project.
1878 Marsh Corset, part 1
Christina takes us through a mockup of this patent, in which Marsh claims two “improvements” to corsets, discussing her observations.
Patent Challenge H.S. Strauss No. 208049, Pt 1
Clare takes on the FR patent challenge to breathe life into this deceivingly simple 1878 corset, beginning with the toile.
1907 Self-Lacing Front Closure
Nikki takes us through this alternative Edwardian front-closing corset, aimed at making the process of self-lacing easier for a lady.
Tambour Beading
Anya introduces Tambour beading, an embellishment technique using a hook/needle hybrid on fabric stretched in a frame.
Busting Corset Myths
Astrida gives us the facts on some corsetting myths that simply refuse to die, thanks in part to Hollywood, and also to popular fiction.
1889 Higby Corset-Waist
Jennifer walks us through this beautiful corset-waist, a light duty corset meant to still give support but to allow greater movement and flexibility.
1887 B Baldwin Patent 358249, Part 2
In part two of her series, Kat discusses the pattern text, pre-construction and construction of this beautiful corset.