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"Although aimed firmly at costume makers, there is still much to interest the historian, textile connoisseur, or indeed, closet corset-wearer." Embroidery magazine, Jan/Feb 2009
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Progressing through almost two centuries of corset-making, this fascinating collection showcases an astonishing range of period pieces, from the 1750 whale-boned corsets, through the invention of the sewing machine and mass-produced corsets of the 1850s to the makeshift corsets of World War I. Reflecting the changing fashions and attitudes of women throughout the centuries, the collection includes corsets for pregnancy, riding corsets for sportswomen and hard-wearing corsets for housemaids. There are even corsets for small children and their dolls. The book is packed with practical information on how to recreate these stunning period pieces for yourself. Each corset features an annotated pattern, a detailed drawing and close-up photography so any historical detail can be captured accurately by the maker. A brief overview places the corset within its historical context and explains any features or alterations necessary for making up the patterns. For those new to dressmaking there are two step-by-step projects - one for a hand-stitched, pre-1850 corset and one for a post-1850 corset made using the sewing machine. There is also invaluable advice on a range of corset-making techniques, from cutting and fitting the patterns to adding historical detail. Information on lacing the corsets, inserting eyelets, gussets and split busks and on stitching and flossing is all included.
--This text refers to an alternate
Paperback
edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
fascinating subject, interesting photos, text... not so much,
This review is from: Corsets: Historical Patterns & Techniques (Paperback)
I am fascinated by corsets and corset-making and found this book to be a fine introduction.The patterns are useful and this is the strength of the book (if you know how to transfer a pattern to a useable size, that is). The text, however, could use some real editing; the text is not the strength of the book. So if you're looking for instructions and accurate and complete historical descriptions, you may be disappointed. There is an awful lot of supposition, which is, I suppose, ok on some level. But if you know anything about costume design, you will be scratching your head periodically. For instance, the "Swiss Riding Corset 1890" on pages 54-55 is utterly and obviously a boudoir corset - made of "one layer of sprigged jacquard silk" with "eyelets on the edge of the garment". I dare anyone to ride in this and not find themselves wearing shreds after an hour. The author actually states she has a doubt as to whether it was a riding or boudoir corset, but it seems "riding corset" won the day even if it is merely a suggestion in the body of the text accompanying the photo. While that makes it sound like I hate this book, I most certainly do not! It is beautiful, useful, and interesting. Just don't expect to read it too closely.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as I expected.,
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This review is from: Corsets: Historical Patterns & Techniques (Paperback)
It's not a step by step instruction book for making corset,that is what I wanted to say.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Patternmaking,
This review is from: Corsets: Historical Patterns & Techniques (Paperback)
Good reference book on corsets.Gives a good background as well as some solid foundation on historical corset building.
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