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...
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
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 ...