Introduction to Corsetry
Course
In Dunkeld
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Dunkeld (Scotland)
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Duration
10 Weeks
Suitable for: This course is ideal for those interested in bridal or special wear and provides a good grounding for Fine Arts and Textile students.
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Course programme
This course will cover the following:
- Brief history of the Corset.
- History and types of fabrics/boning/busks etc.
- The importance of measurements taken and pattern cutting; fitting.
- Making the ‘toil': adjusting for size with this.
- The important features involved in the construction of the Corset.
- Components that will be used; cutting; inserting busks and grommets.
- Making-up; final fitting and finishing off.
At the end of 10 weeks students had made for themselves an authentic Victorian (c1860) unlined Dore Corset.
Introduction to Corsetry