My Version of the McCall's Red Reign Costume - The Bolero
I've written about the McCall's Red Reign corset and now I'm onto the jacket or bolero part of the costume. I'm writing about the costume pieces in the order that I made them, not in the order list...
My Version of McCall's Red Reign Costume - the Cage & Skirt
When making McCalls pattern M2091 called Red Reign I followed some instructions and not others and I think that most of us do this. I do however always read the instructions as that's the only way ...
My Version of McCall's Red Reign Costume
As soon as I saw this costume pattern I had to have it, even though I knew that I would not be comfortable wearing it now...at 56, but I wanted to make it! Luckily I have a friend who was totally t...
Farthingales Tips for Working with Fosshape
Working with Fosshape by FarthingalesFosshape is a non-woven, heat-activated fabric. It feels like thick felt and is soft and flexible but with the use of heat and/or steam it can be formed and sh...
Information for Mantua Makers Corset of 1860's & 1870's
The Mantua Maker Corset Pattern for 1865-1880 "The Underside of the 1860's & 1870's" Our number 00-pattern-33 The Mantua Maker Patterns are well drafted but the instructions are not as thorough...
Truly Victorian Elliptical Cage and Round Cage Materials Requirements
Do you want to try making a cage crinoline? For historical or Cosplay? Here is a great place to start. It's a list of materials you may need. Who says an historical shape needs to look historical!
Making your own garters is simple and means you can design your own garters to! You don't even need a sewing machine, but we've used one here. Choose your supplies, you'll need: elastic (how much ...
How to get yourself into a corset with front opening busk
How to get yourself into a corset with front opening busk. The assumption is this will be easy, it’s not unless done properly. Please watch the video linked below for a demonstration. Loosen the t...
Our lacing tape is made of a strip of interfaced woven nylon that has eyelets set in it, the tape is very stable and strong. The eyelets are evenly spaced and uniformly set but they are not set wit...
The Building of an Elizabethan Wired Ruff Garment with wire ruff The wired ruff is not built in accordance with any body measurement; rather it is built according to the neckline shape of the bodi...
There are several types of corset busk on the market and this short video gives you a bit of information about them.See our video "A Bit About Busks"
How to Tip Corset Bones with Farthingales Bone Tipping Tool Pliers
The Prym Vario Pliers are the pliers that Farthingales chose to develop their Bone Tipping dies for. Dritz sells a similar pair that will also work. These pliers fit even a small hand and take ve...