Product Description

This book covers everything from the tools and types of materials necessary, to what you need to know about bones and busks, setting grommets, and styles of lacing. Sparks covers every step along the way in great detail, including how to make a modesty panel, to build single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets while also offering her advice on how to fit and style a corset for the perfect look for any occasion. When building a corset, think of it as a blank canvas. From there you can structure it and add as many embellishments as you please. Use leather for a sexy look, add appliques for a vintage look, or decorate with lots of eyelets for a gothic feel. The possibilities are endless when you know the basics of corset building.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43635 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 84 pages

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Book
Read this cover to cover as soon as it arrived and rushed out to buy the necessary fabric & notions. This book is invaluable to anyone interested in corset making. Really helpful, particularly when constructing the corset and great advice on fitting techniques. Well recommended for those with some sewing knowledge, not for the beginner sewer.

basics of corset building
a basic book on corset making,although almost the same as the little corset book ...only this book is larger,and has no patterns you can draft..unlike the little corset book ...wich i found better...sadly i was a bit disapointed with the content overall, and it does recomend patterns and equipment but no great detail..could have been better...if you have the little corset book ...dont bother getting this.

Very good
This book is so interesting. I have not made a corset before but the details and information are not too difficult to follow. The pattern suggestions are also helpful. Very good value.