The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners
- ISBN-10
- 1429994274
- ISBN-13
- 9781429994279
- Category
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Pages
- 84
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-04-08
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- Author
- Linda Sparks
Description
Think of a corset as a blank canvas. Linda Sparks' The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including: Section One: Tools and Materials for Corset Building Discusses the tools you'll need, plus types of steel, plastic, and textiles. Section Two: Building a Corset Everything you need to know about working with bones and busks, setting grommets and eyelets, and creating a beautifully finished corset. Section Three: Construction Techniques Covers all the steps, including making a modesty panel, making a mock-up, and building single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets. Section Four: Alterations and Fit Discusses commercial corset patterns, as well as how to fit and style a corset for exactly the look you want.
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