Beyond Corsets: 7 Unexpected Uses for Corset Boning and Coutil
Here's a secret experienced sewers already know: Corset making supplies aren't only for corsets. Many of the materials used in corsetry are incredibly useful for costume construction, millinery, hi...
Your First Corset: A Beginner's Guide to the Essential Supplies
A great place to start you corset making journey. Basic information with links to products you need; patterns, fabric, pdf books, boning and busks. This is your first step.
Hoop Steel Buying Guide: Strength and Flexibility Compared
Find out about the various hoop wire products available to make a hoop skirt or bustle and the accessories that work with them to make the process easy! These products also work well for mascot bo...
Corset Busks Explained: How to Choose the Right Front Closure
A busk is a rigid front closure designed specifically for corsets. They’ve been around since the mid 1800’s. Farthingales has all that you need to get started - learn more.
Coutil 101: Why Is Coutil the Go-To Fabric for Corset Making?
Coutil is a fabric specifically associated with corsetry. It is woven to provide the strength and stability required for a structured garment. Learn more about this fabric and corset making here.
A Guide to Types of Corset Boning
Choosing the right boning makes all the difference in corset making. This guide breaks down the main types — synthetic whalebone, spiral steel, woven Rigelene, and flat steel — so you can pick the ...
Farthingales corset making supplies started carrying a new coutil in May of 2023. It's not, in our opinion, a true coutil. Our herringbone coutil is a true coutil - it's been made by the same compa...
A Corset & a Bustle That Are Not Historical!
When you think Regency you think historic...movies like "Pride and Prejudice" or "Bridgerton". I've taken a Regency corset pattern and created a thoroughly modern costume look and I had a blast doi...
Regency Sleeveless Dress/Petticoat
Two versions of a Regency dress pattern, made for historical or modern wear...not just a costume piece!
Cage Crinoline and Cage Sleeves
Taking historic patterns and making them modern. A sheer lace cage crinoline and a jacket with cage structured sleeves. A little bit of inspiration, perhaps?
The Regency Corset a.k.a. the Bridgerton Corset
If you're wondering what type of materials you'll need for a Regency corset like those you may have seen on the Bridgerton movie, here is a list with quantities needed and links to the actual items...
Buying Corset Supplies - If you never have before
I know you want to get all the bits at one time but I always recommend starting with a pattern and some German Plastic boning and that's it. Or get one of the "software kits" that contain all the f...