The corset is a wonderful garment to wear giving you a fabulous hour-glass shape and can take inches off your waist! Originally designed and worn by the Victorians as underwear, this garment has come right up to date and is now worn as outerwear.

On this two-day workshop you will work with a Victorian corset pattern c1890, We will look at construction, boning techniques & inserting a busk. From a toile altered to fit, through to your finished corset.

You will have the opportunity to cover your corset in a fabric of your choice if you so wish. Silk dupion type fabrics are ideal. You may bring your own fabric or purchase from me on the day.

Recommended Abilities: Must have confident sewing skills, able to work reasonably quickly and accurately.

This class costs £170 per person + Material Costs: £30.00, plus your own top layer fabric.