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Learn Corsetry

Tutorials and learning resources

New to corsetry?

Our waist cincher corset kits are a great place to start, they include step by step photo instructions and all materials required to complete the cincher.

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Need a little more guidance?

Our friends at Vanyanís offer an excellent online course "Corset Making for Beginners" through the Vanyanís School of Couture.

Kits containing all the materials for the Aeryn underbust corset that is taught in the course are available on our kit page, and have been developed in collaboration with Vanyanís.

Guides/Tutorials

Cutting and finishing boning

Cutting and finishing boning

Cutting and finishing boning

In this tutorial we’ll take a look at cutting and finishing flat steel and spiral steel boning. This is hands down the area that I get...

Dec 6, 20222 min read

Seams and boning channels

Seams and boning channels

Seams and boning channels

As we all know, there are many ways to skin a cat (or, in this case, join corset panels). Over time you may discover other methods that...

Nov 22, 20223 min read

Sewing internal boning channels

Sewing internal boning channels

Sewing internal boning channels

Internal boning channels are a great option for a smooth, sleek corset silhouette, perfect for avoiding too much bulk and ideal for a...

Nov 8, 20223 min read

Inserting a busk

Inserting a busk

Inserting a busk

Inserting a busk into your corset can seem like a huge task, but it’s really not too complicated. Here I’ll walk you through the method...

Jul 13, 20204 min read

Adding seam allowances and cutting out your corset

Adding seam allowances and cutting out your corset

Adding seam allowances and cutting out your corset

Now that your pattern is printed and ready to go, it’s time to cut it out! Here’s a run down of my preferred method of marking out and...

Jun 24, 20205 min read

Preparing your PDF corset pattern

Preparing your PDF corset pattern

Preparing your PDF corset pattern

Hey folks! I’ve just published the second NZ Corsetry corset pattern, so I thought it might be a good time to give you a few pointers on...

Apr 15, 20204 min read

Modern corset styles and silhouettes

Modern corset styles and silhouettes

Modern corset styles and silhouettes

Corsets come in a huge range of shapes and styles, and finding a corsetiere (or a corset pattern) that makes corsets in a shape that...

Jan 29, 20203 min read

Measuring for a corset

Measuring for a corset

Measuring for a corset

Taking measurements for a corset can be a little daunting and confusing. Here's a quick rundown that will hopefully help next time you...

Nov 7, 20193 min read

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