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Soft Coutil for Corset Making

Soft Coutil for Corset Making

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!

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

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

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

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...

Laughing Moon Elliptical Hoop Supply List

Laughing Moon Elliptical Hoop Supply List

Here is a list of products you'll need to create View B from the Laughing Moon Hoops and Bustles pattern. The amounts listed are for the largest size - so you may have some product left over. Click...

Laughing Moon Victorian Bell Hoop Petticoat Supplies

Laughing Moon Victorian Bell Hoop Petticoat Supplies

Here is a list of products you'll need to create View A from the Laughing Moon Hoops and Bustles pattern. The amounts listed are for the largest size - so you may have some product left over. Click...

It's Saturday July 4th 2020 - Interesting Times - Farthingales News

Farthingales  is located in Canada so the 4th of July is not a big deal here. Our celebrations were earlier this week on July 1st "Canada Day", but today is a Saturday so it means I have some time ...

Supply Lists for Farthingales Waist Cincher Pattern

Supply Lists for Farthingales Waist Cincher Pattern

These supply lists were developed for the Farthingales downloadable waist cincher patterns. Please check the supplies for the size that you purchased. Please be aware that if you adjust the length ...

Supply List for Under-Bust Corset Patterns by Farthingales

Supply List for Under-Bust Corset Patterns by Farthingales

These are supply lists for the under bust downloadable patterns found on Farthingales corset pattern page. Please check the supplies for the size you purchased. Please be aware that if you adjust t...

My Attempt at McCall's Carpathia Corset

My Attempt at McCall's Carpathia Corset

  I ordered this McCall's Cosplay pattern on-line because my local fabric store didn't have one (and I could be wrong, but I think maybe this is one that is only available on-line)and I was excite...