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The history of the corset is long and complex, and you aren't here for a history lesson. Most of the corsets I have made have been Victorian, though almost any period is possible.
Except for certain historical corsets made with reed, all of my corsets are made using steel and spiral boning. I refuse to use plastic, or "German," boning, stuff that won't hold shape and really is only a couple dollars less than the real flat steel stuff. When busks are used, they are made from forged steel. More modern corsets lace up the back through brass or nickle grommets, and historical corsets will lace through hand-bound eyelets. For corsets using grommets, either lacing steels are used or flat steels are used on either side of the grommets to prevent bunching of the fabric. Corsets for waists over 23" will be made using 1/2" boning, or double rows of 1/4" boning, depending on the design, and corsets under 32" will be made with 1/4" steels, though 1/2" steels can be used for an additional fee. Almost any fabric can be used, though I favor silk for the outside layer, silk or cotton lining, and drill for interlining.
Due to the varying factors, prices are only set on civil-war era corsets and Victorian corsets. Each is $350 and made with cotton coutil, though satins or other fabrics can be used. Standard satin can be used for no additional charge in almost any color you'd like. For all other corsets, please contact me directly.
The link below will take you to a page with a few of my corsets. Please be aware that, while there is no nudity, some of the photos on people may not be suitable for young children. Corsets are basically a form of underwear. These images are more decent than a typical Frederick's of Hollywood or Victoria's Secret catalog. Not all corsets are available in photos both on people and on corsets.
Except for certain historical corsets made with reed, all of my corsets are made using steel and spiral boning. I refuse to use plastic, or "German," boning, stuff that won't hold shape and really is only a couple dollars less than the real flat steel stuff. When busks are used, they are made from forged steel. More modern corsets lace up the back through brass or nickle grommets, and historical corsets will lace through hand-bound eyelets. For corsets using grommets, either lacing steels are used or flat steels are used on either side of the grommets to prevent bunching of the fabric. Corsets for waists over 23" will be made using 1/2" boning, or double rows of 1/4" boning, depending on the design, and corsets under 32" will be made with 1/4" steels, though 1/2" steels can be used for an additional fee. Almost any fabric can be used, though I favor silk for the outside layer, silk or cotton lining, and drill for interlining.
Due to the varying factors, prices are only set on civil-war era corsets and Victorian corsets. Each is $350 and made with cotton coutil, though satins or other fabrics can be used. Standard satin can be used for no additional charge in almost any color you'd like. For all other corsets, please contact me directly.
The link below will take you to a page with a few of my corsets. Please be aware that, while there is no nudity, some of the photos on people may not be suitable for young children. Corsets are basically a form of underwear. These images are more decent than a typical Frederick's of Hollywood or Victoria's Secret catalog. Not all corsets are available in photos both on people and on corsets.
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