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Historical Lace Cleaning Methods
Mariska demonstrates how to clean and starch your lace using techniques derived from original Victorian sources.
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Looking for an invisible way to edge or hem your fabric? Alycia demonstrates how to use a hot tool on synthetic fabrics for the cleanest finish.
Corsets of the Victorian Era, Part 2
In this series, Nikki looks through the Symington archives to give us a quick overview of the corset shapes of the Victorian era.
Corsets of the Victorian Era, Part 1
In this series, Nikki looks through the Symington archives to give us a quick overview of the corset shapes of the Victorian era.
Corset Shield, Part 2
In Part 2 of her series on corset shields, Nikki shows us another variation before recreating it from the original patent!
1890 Black and Blue Plunge Corset
Jutta walks us step by step through her reproduction of the spectacular black plunge corded corset from 1890, as seen in Jill Salen's "Corsets".
Corsets with Zips
Zips may not be the traditional method of corset fastener, but they can look extremely striking. Kat shows us several ways to put one into a corset.
A Study in Asymmetry
Few bodies are perfectly symmetrical. Bernadette explores different approaches to corseting an extremely asymmetrical figure.
Corset Shield, Part 1
What on earth is a corset shield? Nikki introduces us to this Edwardian invention that keeps corsets lasting longer and recreates an example.