Corsetmaker
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A corsetmaker is a specialist tailor who makes corsets. Corsetmakers are frequently known by the French equivalent terms corsetier (male) and corsetière (female).
The best corsetmakers are highly skilled tailors and have some knowledge of anatomy which enables them to make well-fitting, long-lasting corsets. In addition, corsetmakers who reproduce historical styles need to be familiar with historical fashions and costumes spanning hundreds of years of history.
Individual corsetmakers often favour a certain style and frequently have differing theories and opinions about the physical impact and benefits of various corsets, thereby influencing their corset design and creation.
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[edit] Considerations
The main consideration of corset design is duration of use. For short-term use, e.g. used for a special event such as a wedding, the corset will be rarely worn and will not show visible wear, therefore does not need to be of the highest quality of construction. For long-term use, e.g. by tightlacing or waist training, corsets must be made to exact standards and are best custom-fitted and designed for the individual wearer. If it has a single weakness or flaw, it will be visible.
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[edit] Books
- Doyle R. (1997)Waisted Efforts, An Illustrated Guide To Corset Making. Nova Scotia, Sartorial Press Publications, ISBN 0-9683039-0-0
- Tight Linings and Boning Mary Brooks Picken, 1920
- The Practical Corsetiere Mme Ruth A. Rosenfeld 1933
- The Basics Of Corset Building , A Handbook For Beginners by Linda Sparks (Author) ISBN-10: 0973735805
[edit] External links
- [1] Comprehensive list of the custom corset makers available worldwide.
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