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"The New Figure" or the Rise of the S-Bend Corset
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Throughout most of the Victorian period, a variation of the hourglass shape was seen as the ideal silhouette for women, but by the turn of the century fashionable corsets had shifted dramatically, sitting lower on the body and creating a distinct S shape. -
A Quick Guide to Our Victorian Corsets
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Like we mentioned in our article exploring the Victorian belly curve, corsetry throughout the second half of the 19th century emphasized a nipped waist with a rounded bust and hips, but there was a significant amount of variation over the span of 50 years. Fashions changed rapidly, and a typical corset from the 1850s did not look like a typical corset of the 1890s. There was a wide variety of styles and shapes in the period, with contemporary patents and advertisements often touting the last corset innovation.
But if you are looking to make or buy your own 19th century corset from Redthreaded, what is the difference between our 1860s Victorian Corset and our 1880s Victorian Corset, and how do you choose the best one for your project?
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New video series: Examining Our Extant Corsets
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Hello folks, we're excited about this new video series. Nerd out with me about the three extant corsets in our collection. Were turn of the century... -
How to Bend a Corset Busk - With Video
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Did you know that a lot of Victorian corsets were sold with pre-curved busks? Several in our own collection of extant corsets have a dramatic dishe... -
We're updating some of our styles...read on!
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Hi folks! Here at Redthreaded we're always striving to improve, and so we are making some changes to a few of our stock corset styles. These change... -
The Making of the Ironwork Gown Pt. 4 - Assembly & Conclusion
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Part Three According to my notes, I began sewing actual seams ten days before the Gala. The bodice applique wasn't even done yet. I know. ... -
The Making of the Ironwork Gown Pt. 3 - The Applique
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Part Two This is the part that everyone asks me about--the appliqué. The biggest problem to solve with the appliqué was the transfer of the motif... -
The Making of the Ironwork Gown Pt. 2 - Digitizing & Patterning
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Part one I knew that a digitized motif would be best, but I had absolutely no experience with any computer drafting or vector program. I planned... -
The Making of the Ironwork Gown Pt. 1 - Beginnings
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At long last, this is the story of how I made my replica of Worth's classic Ironwork Gown in 2016, perhaps the work I am most known for to this day... -
From the Redthreaded Bookshelf: A Signed C.D. Gibson Volume
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Some time ago I was antiquing with my mom in New England when I spied a large book that made my heart beat a little faster. It was flipped open to ... -
Woven Corsets! Visiting the Corset Museum in Heubach, Germany
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One of the highlights of 2018 was my trip to the Structuring Fashion conference in Munich, Germany. An optional side trip to the Miedermuseum in He... -
Making a Victorian Bonnet from a Thrift Store Hat
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I just finished a new bustle gown for an upcoming late spring event, and none of my existing hats are quite right for it. Usually I’d simply turn ...
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