The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners

The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners

<p>Think of a corset as a blank canvas.</p><p>Linda Sparks' <i>The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners </i>is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including:</p><p>Section One: Tools and Materials for Corset Building<br>Discusses the tools you'll need, plus types of steel, plastic, and textiles.</p><p>Section Two: Building a Corset<br>Everything you need to know about working with bones and busks, setting grommets and eyelets, and creating a beautifully finished corset.</p><p>Section Three: Construction Techniques<br>Covers all the steps, including making a modesty panel, making a mock-up, and building single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets.</p><p>Section Four: Alterations and Fit<br>Discusses commercial corset patterns, as well as how to fit and style a corset for exactly the look you want.</p>