Looking for a corset that really fits?

Corsets are everywhere and some are incredibly affordable but you need to know that sometimes a deal is not a deal, and that is often the case with corsets. It's easy to find a corset for a Halloween costume but getting one that will realy shape you, hold you and support you is alot more of a challnge and if that's what you're looking for then having one custom made is the best option.

Farthingales offers tips on how to work with a corset maker and they have a list of corset makers as well. Check out the link below for more information.

http://farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com/tips.php?article=63

Corset by Sue Nice 

All of the corset makers on the list have used Farthingales quality corset making supplies.

Lacing a Corset

 

There are many ways to lace a corset; one is the "rabbit ears" method shown here. Notice how you can't see any ends to the laces. This method uses just one length of ribbon. I started at the top. Laced down to the waist, where I skipped a grommet - leaving a "loop" of ribbon at each side before continuing to lace down to the bottom.

At the bottom I knotted the ends of the ribbon together and tucked the knot behind the grommet on the bottom left.

You can find more corset information at www.farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com
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It's 2013 and that means, Farthingales is celebrating 15 years in business! We've survived the anthrax scare that followed 9/11 and the economic crash of 2008 and we're still growing thanks to our incredibly diverse customer base....all of you!

Every couple of months this year we'll announce new products or discounts on current products, so if you want to hear about them and maybe take advantage of them follow us at:
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Summer 2013 will see the addition of how to video clips on the web site. If you haven't already seen our "Tips n Tricks" pages check them out now. You'll find corset making tips and more.
 http://farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com/tips-index.php

Our most recent products are:
New Rivets
New Grommets
New D-rings

http://farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com/products.php?cat=grommets

Many of these can now be purchased by the dozen so you only buy what you need.

Farthingales Summer Fashion Shoot



Farthingales worked with Grafische Photography and some awesomely fun models to create some images of corsets that were built at Farthingales using Farthingales products.   The image to the left is of a "waist cincher" corset and an "over bust" corset.                The over bust is made of two layers of coutil and a mix of both spiral steel bones and spring steel bones. It was inspired by a late 1800's corset.  The waist cincher corset was made with one layer of coutil and silk peau du soie, it also has a mix of bones and was inspired by a 1900's waist cincher. Both corsets have a busk.                                                   

The image to the right is of a reproduction 1800's corset. I bought the vintage piece at a Flea Market and copied the pattern. It's made of a single layer of fabric; matte satin coutil in beige. Beige bone casing tape was used to hold the bones which were a mix of spiral bones and spring steel bones. The corset has been trimmed with blue Petersham ribbon, cotton eyelet and blue thread embroidery. A busk is used to close the center front.


All corsets displayed on this blog are made using only Farthingales Corset Making Supplies  If you have any interest in corset making or costuming check out the web page and look for the Tips n Tricks section for more info.



If you'll be in Toronto October 12,13,14 2012 come see our booth at the Creativ Festival

A Corset is Not Just Underwear

Sometimes we see a corset but don't know that it's a corset. This vintage inspired dress, is in fact a circle skirt and corset. The corset is the perfect way to go strapless, getting support and curves comfortably.  Yes, comfortably...anything that fits is comfortable, wear a bra that's too small and you'll hate it - the same goes for a corset. With a corset there is never any hauling your bodice up - we've all seen the brides maids do it as they struggle to keep their dresses up. A corset is secure and
you're secure in it...you'll feel secure and you'll feel confdent because you'll look amazing. Consider buiding a corset into your next strapless dress - summer sundress or stunning evening gown.

Farthingales has books, patterns and corset making supplies, as well as lots of information on the "Tips" pages.
http://www.farthingales.on.ca
www.facebook.com/farthingales  check out our photo albums

Farthingales is Teaching a Corset Making Class

http://www.stratfordoffthewall.com/corsets.html

The class will be held in Stratford, Ontario (Canada)
October 20th & 21st, 2012
You can get more info at the link above

Costume College

I'm currently in L.A. for Costume College where I taught a "busk application" class on Friday and cruised the Vendors market where I bought some lovely and unique brass buckles (Very Victorian) from Dragons Treasure.  There were so many great things there that you can't get anywhere else.

Then last night was the Gala Dinner preceeded by the Costume Parade - my favorite part of Costume College - seeing what everyone has created! Sat with Heather and Laura of Truly Victorian patterns - a line that Farthingales sells.

Today it's off to the Winery

I've come to Costume College for around 12 years and it's worth the trip and time off work. There are well over 100 classes (though I've not counted them) and everyone involved is a volunteer!