How to Tip Bones, Bone Tipping Instructions (Two Pair of Pliers)
Bone Tipping Instructions Applying the metal tips to bone ends the "old way" with two pair of pliers takes a bit of practice and can be a bit frustrating to start with. Consider out bone tipping di...
Binding Crinoline Edges Tightly woven crinoline fabrics such as "paper nylon", "nylon voile" and "cotton organdy" are not a problem. The hem edges can simply be turned up twice and stitched, thus f...
How to bind an edge with bias tape or petersham (Excerpt from
Binding the Edge of a Corset The following is an excerpt from the book "The Basics of Corset Building", by Linda Sparks. You can order a copy of this book here through our secure shopping cart. Bia...
Information for Day Dress for the 1860's Pattern
Ladies Early 1860’s Day Dress 00-PATTERN-08 This pattern from Laughing Moon Mercantile is appropriate for Civil War events, Dickens fairs, Victorian Hoop Era and Gone with the Wind productions...
Information for Edwardian Dress Pattern for Titanic Era
Edwardian Dress Pattern circa 1912in the style of the movie “Titanic” Front view of Edwardian dress, View A This sample made by Laughing Moon Mercantile Back view of Edwardian dress, View A...
Piping cord can be used to bind the top and bottom edges of a corset or bodice. Piping cord not only creates an attractive finish it allows you to shape the edges it is applied to. Simply pull the ...
Applying Shrink Tips Lacing tips are sold by the foot and are actually a shrinkable tube. 20-7070-00 clear 1/8"diameter before shrinking Cut a piece of tubing about ¾" long. Using a needle and thr...
Covering cups is actually quite simple, but it does require hand stitching skills. The first sample outlined here is the covering of lemon shaped cups. The second sample that will be outlined will ...
Covered Lacing Cord You’ve just built an amazing purple corset with dark red accents and the only cording available is white or black – not what you want to finish your work of art. Try covering yo...
Want a Custom Made Corset? The Corset Makers listed here are customers of Farthingales. BE AWARE that we are not promoting or endorsing these people as in most cases we have never seen their work. ...
Instructions for The Mantua Maker Elizabethan Corset Pattern
Elizabethan Corset – Pair of Bodies Pattern # 00-PATTERN-36 By The Mantua Maker Cut out your pattern pieces, you will need a shell and a lining layer. Be very careful where you cut, there ar...
Information for Mantua Maker Corset pattern 1870 - 1895
The Mantua Maker Corset Pattern for 1870-1895 "The Underside of the 1880's" Our # 00-pattern-34 The drawing on the front of the pattern is a bit deceiving as there are bust gores – at least for "C"...