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- Brand: Laughing Moon Mercantile
DVD: How to Build and Fit a Victorian Corset
$ 15.95 per each
3 in stock
Our Thoughts
The 2-hour instructional video covers the following:
- History of the Victorian corset and timeline of technical innovations
- How corsets were worn and correct fit explanation
- Discussion of modern usage of corsetry techniques
- Appropriate fabrics and how to prepare them; colors and trims
- Complete explanation and demonstration of supplies and tools
Fitting
- How to choose a size, make and use a fitting muslin, and achieve a good fit
- Demonstration of fitting muslins on live models
- Appropriate pattern alterations and how to make them
Sewing
- Correct needle size, stitch length, and machine tension
- Detailed explanation and finished samples of every construction step
- Demonstration of final fitting and alteration adjustments
- How to lace the back and put a corset on without assistance
- Extensive list of corset and fastener supply sources
- Bibliography for more information or further study
Note: The DVD is recorded in Region Code 1 which will play in the United States and Canada. International buyers must have a *code free* DVD player to play this DVD. These players are available on the internet.
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