In the early 80's I did a set of corsets for a cast doing "The Importance of Being Earnest". At the end of the run, the girls refused to return the corsets. I had to resort to extraordinary threats and giving each one a copy of the pattern I had used to get them back. They LOVED their corsets.
I get so annoyed by people saying, even today, that corsets will kill you!!! It’s incredibly uninformed. It would be lovely to get that pattern, if you choose.
That is awesome! That means you made them to fit correctly! LOL. I find a corset SO much more comfortable than these stupid bras and the current undergarments. They hold better, they support much better, they're just REALLY comfy for me. And NO BACK PAIN! The fact that you had to run ragged to get them back means you did them well. Be proud of your work. You made GOOD corsets that fit properly! :)
I've been learning to just not be ashamed of my corset line. I used to not be ashamed if the texture from the lace on my bra showed through, or the line from the straps or whatever, why should I care about my corset line? But also, sometimes that corset line is really cute and adds a little layer of texture to an outfit. Texture can help break up a solid blouse and can be really great if you don't want to go for a more plain look.
Yes. Please do!!! (new subbie here) Your corsettes are lovely and look comfortable on you but the best way to get information was by wearing them! How good to know about the back pain issue. I've heard that from many people and tho I can easily go braless at home, cuz I'm an A cup, I would like to see if wearing a corsette out and about would solve my body's total rejection of even the wide bottomed elastic and easy Lounge bras. With fibromyalgia, anything around my ribs like a bra is so uncomfortable to the point of pain, but I wonder.... Has anyone out with fibromyalgia ever worn a corsette comfortably?
Thank you for that video. I think there cant be enough "myth busters" about corsets out there! And yes please make a video telling about all your corsets!!! (I looooove the edwardian one, it looks so lovely and your shape looks awesome in it!)
Literally in the middle of this video I got an ad that had a woman wearing a corset with nothing underneath! I just about screamed and my sister didn't understand why I was upset.
@@twinkalink8687 Erm no historically there was always a layer underneath the corset/stays known as a shift or chemise not only for comfort but also to avoid dirtying the corset with your body oils, this belief has been perpetuated by movies depicting corsets on bare skin which just did not happen
I started wearing a waist trainer a week ago. While the shape it gives to my waist is nice, it's the pressure it takes off my back and the aid it gives me in keeping good posture that have been the greatest benefit. And not to mention the pain reduction! I have chronic pain issues, especially in my back and neck. I've taken fewer pain meds this week.
Yes! You just have to make sure it fits correctly and your break into it and it’s comfy 🙂 I’m 14 and it helped me loose weight, I was overweight. It’s common where my family is from to wear corsets.
I am watching this because I'm interested in wearing corsets to help with my chronic pain as well! What type/brand would you recommend and how are you now, 2 months later?
My waist trainers are made of neoprene, zip up front and have two velcro cinchers which can be very easily tightened or loosened. I'd say shop around and find what's best for you. Mine have no brand name. I'm just bought more. Gone down a size 😁
First of all, YES MORE CORSET CONTENT PLEASE!!! That Edwardian corset though, A+ shaping! Also, ca we talk about that yellow skirt with the pleats in the front? Is that a home make or purchased? I want one so badly! Excellent video.
Ohh I'd totally watch a corset closet tour! I'm currently fitting my first Edwardian corset, do you have a video about yours coming up? I might wait for that because I feel I have similar shape and measurements to you, and some experience, even if it's not my own would be amazing. I hope your moving went well, thanks for the lovely experiment ❤️
the Pink Edwardian corset here was made by the Boudoir Key, so I don't have any info on fitting it - the Edwardian styles are some of the hardest to fit though! sorry I can't be of much help
The Boudoir Key does such divine work, and I'm so glad you had a chance to showcase all the different stays/corsets in your collection and to conduct this experiment! I feel like *so* many people forget how easy it is to control the tightness and level of cinch in a corset with the use of lacing, and how difficult it is to force yourself through the discomfort of a too-high reduction, and how much of it is a visual illusion because your waist goes from a flatter oval shape to a more evenly-distributed circle; it's always a huge sigh of relief to hear from people who've personally actually experienced the compression and support of a corset firsthand, instead of the same many myths about broken ribs and fainting couches.
It was so funny to see your modern shirts under the corsets like the friends shirt lol but these corsets are stunning I don’t blame you for wanting to wear them every day xx
I find a good seasoning of your corsets will make your time in them more comfortable. It helps my back when I properly wear mine. However I need to repair my corset before wear again. I hope this helped you season your corsets and make them more comfortable to wear all day. You have made some beautiful corsets.
Loved this video! I am at the beginning of my wardrobe sewing journey (after all my time went into creating a Victorian/Edwardian school bus house, lol) and seeing your regular clothes change shape with the different corsets was so cool! I'm a perfectionist so have been putting off getting started, but also vowing not to buy any new clothes has me at a point where I HAVE to start making them, if only to keep warm inside my bus! :) Going to watch your corset overview video next!
I have so much back pain and I've been wanting to try this! Recently bought a stays pattern - now I just need to sew it! Haha. Thanks for the tips on things to look for to adjust when sewing your own. :)
I love corsets!! The Renaissance festival dresses and clothing in Sterling is so awesome! I had a hard time figuring out how to lace my corsets up but you helped with that! I have a couple "modern " ones and one beautiful vintage one that laces up, can't wait to wear it properly laced up and get dressed up!! Thanks, great tips, and you wear them well!!
I would definitely like to know more about your corsets in depth. Also one thing I would find interesting is if you would wear your corsets with the same dress or skirt and top so that I could see the difference each one makes to your figure with clothes on. And I I think it would be easier to compare wearing the exact same thing with each one.
I really enjoyed seeing how to & hearing your thoughts on wearing a corset under modern clothing and how wearing a corset impacted your modern activities (eg. desktop/sewing etc) I think corsets are lovely but hesitate to spend the time making one cause I want it to be practical in my lifestyle. I vote more in-depth historical corsets under modern clothing videos 😄
I hope you make videos of the corset covers, especially if you make several types! I know they can be quite simple but I feel like its hard to find content on them and I wish there was more~
I work at my laptop, plus I handsew a lot so I have tons of back ache. Corsets (comfortably ofc) have helped A TOOOOON with my back pain! I love them! Loved this video❤️
I saw a movie review of somewhere in time and the young lady said after seeing Jane Seymour in corset and undergarments " that she could never see herself putting these things on because it is too much work". I was triggert and replied that these things were never uncomvertable to begin with and she needed to watch historical dressmakers and listen to how it really works.
Your remark about helping with the desk job makes me think I should try wearing mine while working as well. It is rather difficult to keep reminding myself I have to sit up straight while doing intricate sewing and anything that helps a bit with reducing back pain is a win!
Oh it'd be lovely to see all the corsets in detail! I was surprised to see how many you have. The white one with gold flossing designs were my favorite
@@LadyoftheDreamless14 if you have the opportunity, it really pays to have actual lessons. Then a professional can check your work and tell you how to improve which means your learning will be accelerated. If you can’t tho definitely study up on the importance of grainlines and bias in a fabric and how to read wrinkles in a garment. Most fitting issues can be solved by working out what is causing the wrinkles and how to ‘delete’ them. I’m in my second year of a BFA for costume for theatre. Getting the fit right and learning how to do that will have the biggest impact on how a final garment will look. The final finishing touches on how to finish seams and that can be easily altered later if you keep your old projects, and there are always multitudes of traditional and inventive ways to do so. I really encourage you to look at vintage sewing books and magazines. The oldies really knew how to do it. A lot of common information has been lost due to the rise in fast fashion but can be easily found in free publications. (After 100 years the copyright usually ends on written works).
@@emmafarrington6612 id love to have actual lessons! My mother sewed most of her life and i have a friend with a degree in costuming but thats about all i have. I live in a small city where niche things like that are limited and... pretty much non-existant. That sounds about right, I've been struggling to wrap my head around the concepts but I'm also in school so its even harder lol. Thats awesome! If money where no object i think id go into historical dressmaking and archival work. I love the idea of knowing how the garments are constructed and how to preserve them. I'm terrified of surgers (they are loud and scary and they make seams sooooo narrow...) and zig zag stitching my ends. i got myself pinking shears and i love them! I'm hoping to try felling my seams down (I have Bernadette Banner's video saved. its not a tutorial but i got the idea). I want very much to read and browse old sewing books but I have no idea where to find them honestly. They did! They had an awesome handle on these things and I'm so sad that I'm struggling to find it. Ah fast fashion... a horrible temptress for my shopping problem, I do try to be responsible but thats so hard. Could I ask if you know of any online things I could browse/read? Or of any online classes that happen on weekends with video meetings? I'm about to sew up a skirt that I am no idea will sit right since I have no strong ideas on how fabric works lol, I'm crossing my fingers for myself!
@@LadyoftheDreamless14 I’m honestly just going to give you my Instagram. I’m on public. I’m crewing a show right now as I type this back stage lol but send me your specific questions and I’ll get back to you. Insta : Emma_dids
Finally! For science!! I have been waiting YEARS for this video. Everyone always tries it for a day or a week. Or else they wear underbust corsets. This is so helpful because I want to try wearing them instead of bras
This was really helpful! I've been thinking about making a corset for bust and back support, but I'm not sure what era to go for, especially as I have IBS and can bloat a lot during the day. Would love to see a video about all your corsets! Those regency stays look especially lovely, and good to know they dont provide as much back support. Thanks Cat!
Chelsea Souder has an interesting video about what was worn during pregnancy in the 18th century! She made stays with an adjustable tummy area that might work for shifting abdomen size: just letting out more ease if your tum disagrees with anything. They also looked rather nice
@@hrani oh thanks I'll go have a look! I was definitely planning to include several different lacing places for adjustability. I'm sure people have been bloating and wearing corsets for hundreds of years so I hope I can work something out!
@@Sarandib22 thanks for the advice, but my ibs is caused by my anti-depressants unfortunately, so not much I can do except control it with my diet. Hopefully when I can come off them my stomach will be happier. Thankyou though, and I'm very glad you've found something to help you!
you mentioned that it was really warm in london and that synthetic fabric made you even warmer. can you wash corsets and stays? how are they hygienized?
Since you don't wear right on the skin there are recommended ways to spot clean or clean corsets. There are several sites that give solid information about proper care and cleaning.
If you must, you can wash corsets and stays, AS LONG AS you've pre-washed the fabric before making them. It's just really important to dry them carefully & well to prevent rust or funny shapes taken by the fabrics being stretchier when wet. I've even machine-washed a couple in mild detergent without issue though I really wouldn't recommend it!
I'd love to see a video about your corset collection ! Seeing what other people find works best for them and what they would change is really helpful when making our own or even knowing what to ask for when having them made.
I have been wearing corsets daily for 7 years. I can't imagine ever stopping. I started with a size 34 corset and am now wearing a 26. (I actually went down to a 24 by the end of last year, but then the COVID lockdown happened 😠). I have purchased corsets from many corsetieres, but my favorite is Sylwia at Mystic City.
I love my Victorian corset. (I have 2 of the same style, but the one I rarely use is laced in front & back. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to lace up without help.) I want to make some more. My first & only stays were based on the Elizabethan Corset Generator & I loved it. I’d like to make18th C stays & use cording. Something comfy & supportive. I, too, have a bad back. (Osteoarthritis everywhere.) Good video. Thank you.
1 min 43 seconds in, auto captions are hilarious. Rather than "corset" it captioned "squashy" would have been weirdly accurate if you were one of those tight lacers. (Glad you're not keeping that myth going.)
What a fun video! I would love to see a more expanded video on all your corsets. I kept seeing bits of some of them and wanted to see more of how they were made.
Amazing and lovely video as always. You have such an soothing presence that just brightens my day with every upload. I have a lovely crooked spine and for years now I've putting off making myself a corset. I love the shapes i can get, but mostly, i truly hate bras. I've resorted to use sports bra all the time, as they don't hurt me as bad. And corsets can give me the support for my breasts and my spine, so I would be prevented to keep my awful posture. And living in a such hot place (Brazil) I guess they would be an improvement. And yes, would love the video about all your corsets! And maybe a video about how to keep them... is there a special way to store them? How do I clean it? And how often? I guess machine washing is a no 😂
Check out Bernadette Banner's two videos on making a corset for herself. She has scoliosis and goes quite indepth into the journey of making a corset to fit asymmetrical bodies,confronting her asymmetry,tricks and tips for tailoring the corset to fit,and give a more symetrical appearance on the outside.
If you make that in depth video about all your corsets (please do!), I'd be really interested in the pros and cons. Especially what shape or pattern works well in which situations since I'm looking to have one made our even try it out myself. I'm doing a lot of manual labour but I'm just so annoyed with bras. Where just aren't many well-fitting ones for women with a large bust but quite small waist. (I really like my curves but fashion designers apparently don't 😅) So, what I'm trying to say is, what would you from your experiences recommend to be a pattern that would be ideal for every day wear for someone with no office job?
oooh very interesting topic! I don't have personal experience with this as I have a very sedentary job, but I've found that a lot of corsets for more active people have less boning and more cording, which gives lots of support while being more flexible. I've heard of the 'Pretty Housemaid Corset' which was an 1890s mass produced corset that was aimed at the active housemaid in the 19th century - it might be useful to do some research into that one :)
I am planning to make a corset for one of my next project and this was incredibly helpful tbh. I’ll have to keep those points about the waist and such in mind when I make the mock up!
the thumbnail for this video is hilarious. I love all the forethought you have put into this, the different corsets/stays and wearing for different lengths of time. Would love to see a video going through your corsets and the pros & cons of each (style, construction, and any other points to note)
I just got into corsets, the back support it gives is *chef's kiss*. I love wearing it at home when doing chores that require a lot of standing lol. Not quite comfortable wearing one in public though.
I am sure that corsets would help me with my back pain, the bra straps digging into my shoulders, as well as the constant self-conscious checking everything is right in place. Bras are enemies of big busts.
If your bra straps are digging in then your band is too loose, they are meant to stabilize not support. You likely are wearing the wrong size bras. Personally I like my everyday bras but think a corset might be perfect to replace my strapless because I have a large chest as well and think it would be more comfortable than the strapless bras I have tried. The back support is also a good point on the side of the corset.
At 18 I decided to tight lace to get a very small waist, I worked up over 2 1/2 years wearing corset 23/7 to a comfortable 24 inches only able, to go to 22 inch for short periods. I have been able to maintain the 24 inch waist for some 21 years and my reshaped wait is permanent and I have to keep wearing the 24 since all my clothes are custom altered to my measurements 42-24 -40!
So. I have watched the Cosplay group of fantastic people making historical clothing for nigh onto a year now. ...and I'm not a historical seamstress. Yet. I'm moving forward in my plans of what I want to make, materials lists, etc. Then, my husband hits me with plans of wanting to move my office/craft room. This should get done soon...as soon as E. Texas weather permits. We've had a hurricane and a tropical storm in the past month. Once my building gets moved, I get everything back in and placed as I want it...THEN I'll start sewing my underthings. I'm excited! And YES!...I'd be >thrilled< to take a tour of your Historical Underwear! (that didn't sound weird at all, did it? lol ) Thank you for taking the time to share the more practical side of your craft! It was extremely informative.
Y’all should check out Lucy Corset. Been wearing an Orchard Corset everyday since June and have noticed a smaller waist structurally as well as cut my food portions down immensely.
The spiral lacing didn't escape and kill you in your sleep? Insane. Those pumpkin pants/shorts on day 6 tho 👀👀👀👀👀👀 WOAH WOAH WOAH, I'm not usually a pink woman but your pink corset is ACTUALLY stunning! I actually gasped and paused the video to edit my comment. That embroidered one too.
This was a fantastic experiment and I enjoyed watching very much. I have outgrown all of my corsets (from my Ren Faire years, pre-child), but I am still too nervous to make my own.
I have started to use more corsets and boned items in my costumes because I'm honestly more comfortable in corsets than a bra for example. And it gives me a better posture and a nice form ;)
As someone trying to figure out pros and cons of different corset types to help plan the wardrobes of various characters in my fantasy writing, I'd love an actual video that compares and contrasts different versions
I'm in Kentucky so it way to hot an humid for a bra much less a corset during the summer for me, but the rest of the year I live in them. They are great for light house work and save my back while sewing. They also make a great base layer in cold weather, I can skip a bulky coat when doing outdoor chores in winter. I always get a lot of questions about were I got mine when I wear them out. I'm of course happy to send them to the Bad Button in Frankfort. Funny you put this up I just pulled mine out for the first time since spring and am getting used to them again
UPDATE: I have now made a video about all of my corsets and stays! :) ruclips.net/video/OooXZadOjmA/видео.html
Thanks!
Thank You
In the early 80's I did a set of corsets for a cast doing "The Importance of Being Earnest". At the end of the run, the girls refused to return the corsets. I had to resort to extraordinary threats and giving each one a copy of the pattern I had used to get them back. They LOVED their corsets.
Ooh can you share a link to the pattern?
Congratulations! You made them well so that they fit well. I too would like to know what pattern you used?
I get so annoyed by people saying, even today, that corsets will kill you!!! It’s incredibly uninformed. It would be lovely to get that pattern, if you choose.
Ooh! Share a link to the pattern?
That is awesome! That means you made them to fit correctly! LOL. I find a corset SO much more comfortable than these stupid bras and the current undergarments. They hold better, they support much better, they're just REALLY comfy for me. And NO BACK PAIN!
The fact that you had to run ragged to get them back means you did them well. Be proud of your work. You made GOOD corsets that fit properly! :)
I've been learning to just not be ashamed of my corset line. I used to not be ashamed if the texture from the lace on my bra showed through, or the line from the straps or whatever, why should I care about my corset line? But also, sometimes that corset line is really cute and adds a little layer of texture to an outfit. Texture can help break up a solid blouse and can be really great if you don't want to go for a more plain look.
true! :)
It seems like corsets are just like good fitting high waisted pants
pleeeease do an in-depth video of all you corsets !!! that last one is *chef's kiss* perfect !
Second Alicia B’s post.
YES YES YES YES YES PLEAAAASE
Yes I agree!
Yes. Please do!!! (new subbie here)
Your corsettes are lovely and look comfortable on you but the best way to get information was by wearing them!
How good to know about the back pain issue. I've heard that from many people and tho I can easily go braless at home, cuz I'm an A cup, I would like to see if wearing a corsette out and about would solve my body's total rejection of even the wide bottomed elastic and easy Lounge bras.
With fibromyalgia, anything around my ribs like a bra is so uncomfortable to the point of pain, but I wonder.... Has anyone out with fibromyalgia ever worn a corsette comfortably?
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I’m having serious skirt envy. That mustard yellow skirt is everything
Right? I need one. Fall skirt weather is coming.
I’d like to know if that was a self made/drafted, and if it was from a pattern, which one it was.
it was bought! but I'm hoping to make a video about copying it :)
Cat's Costumery good choice! It’s very cute!
@@CatsCostumery Ah I really hope you end up making a video about it! I kept pausing the video to get a good look at it haha :)
If driving a car in corset, I strongly recomend exploring the victorian riding corsets
Thank you for that video. I think there cant be enough "myth busters" about corsets out there! And yes please make a video telling about all your corsets!!! (I looooove the edwardian one, it looks so lovely and your shape looks awesome in it!)
Literally in the middle of this video I got an ad that had a woman wearing a corset with nothing underneath! I just about screamed and my sister didn't understand why I was upset.
I thought ur supposed to wear nothing underneath 😂
@@twinkalink8687 Erm no historically there was always a layer underneath the corset/stays known as a shift or chemise not only for comfort but also to avoid dirtying the corset with your body oils, this belief has been perpetuated by movies depicting corsets on bare skin which just did not happen
As someone really wanting to make my first corset, you've amplified that so much! Especially the idea of wearing it at a desk to improve posture.
I started wearing a waist trainer a week ago. While the shape it gives to my waist is nice, it's the pressure it takes off my back and the aid it gives me in keeping good posture that have been the greatest benefit. And not to mention the pain reduction! I have chronic pain issues, especially in my back and neck. I've taken fewer pain meds this week.
Yes! You just have to make sure it fits correctly and your break into it and it’s comfy 🙂 I’m 14 and it helped me loose weight, I was overweight. It’s common where my family is from to wear corsets.
DEA take note!
I am watching this because I'm interested in wearing corsets to help with my chronic pain as well! What type/brand would you recommend and how are you now, 2 months later?
My waist trainers are made of neoprene, zip up front and have two velcro cinchers which can be very easily tightened or loosened. I'd say shop around and find what's best for you. Mine have no brand name.
I'm just bought more. Gone down a size 😁
@@EldritchAnanke Thank you so much for your response! I'm really glad they work well for you. Have a very nice day ❤
First of all, YES MORE CORSET CONTENT PLEASE!!! That Edwardian corset though, A+ shaping! Also, ca we talk about that yellow skirt with the pleats in the front? Is that a home make or purchased? I want one so badly! Excellent video.
it was purchased but I am hoping to make a video about making one just like it! :)
Ohh I'd totally watch a corset closet tour! I'm currently fitting my first Edwardian corset, do you have a video about yours coming up? I might wait for that because I feel I have similar shape and measurements to you, and some experience, even if it's not my own would be amazing.
I hope your moving went well, thanks for the lovely experiment ❤️
the Pink Edwardian corset here was made by the Boudoir Key, so I don't have any info on fitting it - the Edwardian styles are some of the hardest to fit though! sorry I can't be of much help
@@CatsCostumery ohh, seems like I missed that info in the video, sorry! Thanks for answering anyways ❤
The Boudoir Key does such divine work, and I'm so glad you had a chance to showcase all the different stays/corsets in your collection and to conduct this experiment! I feel like *so* many people forget how easy it is to control the tightness and level of cinch in a corset with the use of lacing, and how difficult it is to force yourself through the discomfort of a too-high reduction, and how much of it is a visual illusion because your waist goes from a flatter oval shape to a more evenly-distributed circle; it's always a huge sigh of relief to hear from people who've personally actually experienced the compression and support of a corset firsthand, instead of the same many myths about broken ribs and fainting couches.
yes!!
It was so funny to see your modern shirts under the corsets like the friends shirt lol but these corsets are stunning I don’t blame you for wanting to wear them every day xx
That blue sweater and mustard skirt combination was beautiful.
I find a good seasoning of your corsets will make your time in them more comfortable. It helps my back when I properly wear mine. However I need to repair my corset before wear again. I hope this helped you season your corsets and make them more comfortable to wear all day. You have made some beautiful corsets.
I'm currently attempting to construct my first corset, and your wonderful videos have been SO inspiring and helpful!!!
"Wear something under corsets...I'm wearing a tank top."
*Skips to ad of woman wearing a corset with nothing underneath*
Mine skipped to those awful silicone stick on bras that supposedly hitch your boobs up!
I wish I could control the ads 😂
@@CatsCostumery at least you got your PSA out before it popped up.
I got a square space ad featuring lots of cans of herring.
I think they’ve run out of ideas.....
Loved this video! I am at the beginning of my wardrobe sewing journey (after all my time went into creating a Victorian/Edwardian school bus house, lol) and seeing your regular clothes change shape with the different corsets was so cool! I'm a perfectionist so have been putting off getting started, but also vowing not to buy any new clothes has me at a point where I HAVE to start making them, if only to keep warm inside my bus! :) Going to watch your corset overview video next!
I have so much back pain and I've been wanting to try this! Recently bought a stays pattern - now I just need to sew it! Haha. Thanks for the tips on things to look for to adjust when sewing your own. :)
Do it! Corsets helped my back pain SO much :)
Nice to be able to see the different corset styles, and to hear how you would alter some of them. In-depth corset video please!
I love corsets!! The Renaissance festival dresses and clothing in Sterling is so awesome! I had a hard time figuring out how to lace my corsets up but you helped with that! I have a couple "modern " ones and one beautiful vintage one that laces up, can't wait to wear it properly laced up and get dressed up!! Thanks, great tips, and you wear them well!!
Yes please! All the corsetry content! I wear one every day and I love hearing other people's experiences and recommendations:)
I would definitely like to know more about your corsets in depth. Also one thing I would find interesting is if you would wear your corsets with the same dress or skirt and top so that I could see the difference each one makes to your figure with clothes on. And I I think it would be easier to compare wearing the exact same thing with each one.
yes great idea! I can include that in the next video :)
I really enjoyed seeing how to & hearing your thoughts on wearing a corset under modern clothing and how wearing a corset impacted your modern activities (eg. desktop/sewing etc) I think corsets are lovely but hesitate to spend the time making one cause I want it to be practical in my lifestyle. I vote more in-depth historical corsets under modern clothing videos 😄
I hope you make videos of the corset covers, especially if you make several types!
I know they can be quite simple but I feel like its hard to find content on them and I wish there was more~
Yes, a comparison/study of all the differences between your various corsets and stays, please!!
I work at my laptop, plus I handsew a lot so I have tons of back ache. Corsets (comfortably ofc) have helped A TOOOOON with my back pain! I love them! Loved this video❤️
I saw a movie review of somewhere in time and the young lady said after seeing Jane Seymour in corset and undergarments " that she could never see herself putting these things on because it is too much work". I was triggert and replied that these things were never uncomvertable to begin with and she needed to watch historical dressmakers and listen to how it really works.
Your remark about helping with the desk job makes me think I should try wearing mine while working as well. It is rather difficult to keep reminding myself I have to sit up straight while doing intricate sewing and anything that helps a bit with reducing back pain is a win!
Oh it'd be lovely to see all the corsets in detail! I was surprised to see how many you have. The white one with gold flossing designs were my favorite
I loved seeing more of your everyday outfits 💕 it would be great to see a lookbook from you
I would love to see a more detailed video about your corset collection. And also in what way you care for them!
I wish i had the sewing skills to make a corset. I do NOT have the skill or confidence to make a corset.
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@@emmafarrington6612 workin on it! Im very very basic in my sewing skills. But one day!
@@LadyoftheDreamless14 if you have the opportunity, it really pays to have actual lessons. Then a professional can check your work and tell you how to improve which means your learning will be accelerated. If you can’t tho definitely study up on the importance of grainlines and bias in a fabric and how to read wrinkles in a garment. Most fitting issues can be solved by working out what is causing the wrinkles and how to ‘delete’ them. I’m in my second year of a BFA for costume for theatre. Getting the fit right and learning how to do that will have the biggest impact on how a final garment will look. The final finishing touches on how to finish seams and that can be easily altered later if you keep your old projects, and there are always multitudes of traditional and inventive ways to do so. I really encourage you to look at vintage sewing books and magazines. The oldies really knew how to do it. A lot of common information has been lost due to the rise in fast fashion but can be easily found in free publications. (After 100 years the copyright usually ends on written works).
@@emmafarrington6612 id love to have actual lessons! My mother sewed most of her life and i have a friend with a degree in costuming but thats about all i have. I live in a small city where niche things like that are limited and... pretty much non-existant. That sounds about right, I've been struggling to wrap my head around the concepts but I'm also in school so its even harder lol. Thats awesome! If money where no object i think id go into historical dressmaking and archival work. I love the idea of knowing how the garments are constructed and how to preserve them. I'm terrified of surgers (they are loud and scary and they make seams sooooo narrow...) and zig zag stitching my ends. i got myself pinking shears and i love them! I'm hoping to try felling my seams down (I have Bernadette Banner's video saved. its not a tutorial but i got the idea). I want very much to read and browse old sewing books but I have no idea where to find them honestly. They did! They had an awesome handle on these things and I'm so sad that I'm struggling to find it. Ah fast fashion... a horrible temptress for my shopping problem, I do try to be responsible but thats so hard.
Could I ask if you know of any online things I could browse/read? Or of any online classes that happen on weekends with video meetings? I'm about to sew up a skirt that I am no idea will sit right since I have no strong ideas on how fabric works lol, I'm crossing my fingers for myself!
@@LadyoftheDreamless14 I’m honestly just going to give you my Instagram. I’m on public. I’m crewing a show right now as I type this back stage lol but send me your specific questions and I’ll get back to you. Insta : Emma_dids
Finally! For science!!
I have been waiting YEARS for this video.
Everyone always tries it for a day or a week.
Or else they wear underbust corsets.
This is so helpful because I want to try wearing them instead of bras
This was really helpful! I've been thinking about making a corset for bust and back support, but I'm not sure what era to go for, especially as I have IBS and can bloat a lot during the day. Would love to see a video about all your corsets! Those regency stays look especially lovely, and good to know they dont provide as much back support. Thanks Cat!
Chelsea Souder has an interesting video about what was worn during pregnancy in the 18th century! She made stays with an adjustable tummy area that might work for shifting abdomen size: just letting out more ease if your tum disagrees with anything. They also looked rather nice
@@hrani oh thanks I'll go have a look! I was definitely planning to include several different lacing places for adjustability. I'm sure people have been bloating and wearing corsets for hundreds of years so I hope I can work something out!
@@mosswhimsy Happy to potentially be of help!
@@Sarandib22 thanks for the advice, but my ibs is caused by my anti-depressants unfortunately, so not much I can do except control it with my diet. Hopefully when I can come off them my stomach will be happier. Thankyou though, and I'm very glad you've found something to help you!
you mentioned that it was really warm in london and that synthetic fabric made you even warmer. can you wash corsets and stays? how are they hygienized?
Since you don't wear right on the skin there are recommended ways to spot clean or clean corsets. There are several sites that give solid information about proper care and cleaning.
If you must, you can wash corsets and stays, AS LONG AS you've pre-washed the fabric before making them. It's just really important to dry them carefully & well to prevent rust or funny shapes taken by the fabrics being stretchier when wet. I've even machine-washed a couple in mild detergent without issue though I really wouldn't recommend it!
you spray them with alcohol after wear to keep them from stinking. a light mist spray cause it evaporates quickly but will reduce chances of bacteria
I have a lot of thoughts on this so I'll make sure to answer this properly in the next video 😂
I'd love to see a video about your corset collection ! Seeing what other people find works best for them and what they would change is really helpful when making our own or even knowing what to ask for when having them made.
Sometimes corsets look uncomfortable but comfortable at the same time if that makes any sence lol
I have been wearing corsets daily for 7 years. I can't imagine ever stopping. I started with a size 34 corset and am now wearing a 26. (I actually went down to a 24 by the end of last year, but then the COVID lockdown happened 😠). I have purchased corsets from many corsetieres, but my favorite is Sylwia at Mystic City.
Did you lose that many inches off your waist?
Yes please about a corset show and tell video.🌸
I loved the thumbnail! Great video.
I love my Victorian corset. (I have 2 of the same style, but the one I rarely use is laced in front & back. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to lace up without help.)
I want to make some more. My first & only stays were based on the Elizabethan Corset Generator & I loved it. I’d like to make18th C stays & use cording. Something comfy & supportive. I, too, have a bad back. (Osteoarthritis everywhere.)
Good video. Thank you.
I absolutely love your white and gold corset! So pretty. Yes please a tour of your corsets!
1 min 43 seconds in, auto captions are hilarious. Rather than "corset" it captioned "squashy" would have been weirdly accurate if you were one of those tight lacers. (Glad you're not keeping that myth going.)
Love all your corsets! And applaud you for normalizing them! I would enjoy an in depth video 🥰
I would love a full video on this! And another on the corset styling!! I loved seeing how you dressed it!
Oh wow! All of your corsets look adorable. I love them!
thank for the info, i found it helpful and answered some questions i had..id love to see vid on the different ones you have and the makers...tfs:)
What a fun video! I would love to see a more expanded video on all your corsets. I kept seeing bits of some of them and wanted to see more of how they were made.
Thank you for this lovely video! I would LOVE a corset tour video, your collection is stunning.
Amazing and lovely video as always. You have such an soothing presence that just brightens my day with every upload.
I have a lovely crooked spine and for years now I've putting off making myself a corset.
I love the shapes i can get, but mostly, i truly hate bras. I've resorted to use sports bra all the time, as they don't hurt me as bad.
And corsets can give me the support for my breasts and my spine, so I would be prevented to keep my awful posture. And living in a such hot place (Brazil) I guess they would be an improvement.
And yes, would love the video about all your corsets!
And maybe a video about how to keep them... is there a special way to store them? How do I clean it? And how often? I guess machine washing is a no 😂
Check out Bernadette Banner's two videos on making a corset for herself. She has scoliosis and goes quite indepth into the journey of making a corset to fit asymmetrical bodies,confronting her asymmetry,tricks and tips for tailoring the corset to fit,and give a more symetrical appearance on the outside.
@@pheart2381 I actually discovered costube through Bernadette! I'm just procrastinating over this for years now, instead of actually doing something.
If you make that in depth video about all your corsets (please do!), I'd be really interested in the pros and cons. Especially what shape or pattern works well in which situations since I'm looking to have one made our even try it out myself. I'm doing a lot of manual labour but I'm just so annoyed with bras. Where just aren't many well-fitting ones for women with a large bust but quite small waist. (I really like my curves but fashion designers apparently don't 😅)
So, what I'm trying to say is, what would you from your experiences recommend to be a pattern that would be ideal for every day wear for someone with no office job?
oooh very interesting topic! I don't have personal experience with this as I have a very sedentary job, but I've found that a lot of corsets for more active people have less boning and more cording, which gives lots of support while being more flexible. I've heard of the 'Pretty Housemaid Corset' which was an 1890s mass produced corset that was aimed at the active housemaid in the 19th century - it might be useful to do some research into that one :)
@@CatsCostumery thanks a lot! I'll try that 😊👍🏼
I think the last corset was the prettiest of them all, so it's good that you love it too!
Awesome idea! I wear a corset 4-5 days per week and it was totally worth breaking it in!
I would LOVE an in-depth video of your corsets and stays!
Id love to see a full video about all of your corsets and stays! That would be wonderful, I’m looking to start making a corset of my own at some point
Yes to the corset video!! I would love to see it. I had so many questions about them during this video lol!
I am planning to make a corset for one of my next project and this was incredibly helpful tbh. I’ll have to keep those points about the waist and such in mind when I make the mock up!
I'm in love, they are so stunning
Lovely! The last 2 are definitely favorites.
the thumbnail for this video is hilarious. I love all the forethought you have put into this, the different corsets/stays and wearing for different lengths of time. Would love to see a video going through your corsets and the pros & cons of each (style, construction, and any other points to note)
I just got into corsets, the back support it gives is *chef's kiss*. I love wearing it at home when doing chores that require a lot of standing lol. Not quite comfortable wearing one in public though.
I am sure that corsets would help me with my back pain, the bra straps digging into my shoulders, as well as the constant self-conscious checking everything is right in place. Bras are enemies of big busts.
If your bra straps are digging in then your band is too loose, they are meant to stabilize not support. You likely are wearing the wrong size bras. Personally I like my everyday bras but think a corset might be perfect to replace my strapless because I have a large chest as well and think it would be more comfortable than the strapless bras I have tried. The back support is also a good point on the side of the corset.
@@ciannacoleman5125 the problem with big busts is that the straps wear out faster..... Its fat afterall.
Great idea. My great-grandmother wore a corset even during her pregnancies (all 4 of them).
Oh, the gold and white corset is lovely!
Yes, please do an in-depth video of all your corsets and the stays as well.
Yes. Would love to see an in-depth video about each corset.
I wear a mid-victorian corset probably 3ish days out of the week, and I love these sorts of videos!
More on corsets. I love your clothing, especially the blue blouse. Must binge your videos and look for patterns.
At 18 I decided to tight lace to get a very small waist, I worked up over 2 1/2 years wearing corset 23/7 to a comfortable 24 inches only able, to go to 22 inch for short periods. I have been able to maintain the 24 inch waist for some 21 years and my reshaped wait is permanent and I have to keep wearing the 24 since all my clothes are custom altered to my measurements 42-24 -40!
Would love to see a detailed video about your corsets and especially the patterns/ making it process!
So. I have watched the Cosplay group of fantastic people making historical clothing for nigh onto a year now. ...and I'm not a historical seamstress. Yet. I'm moving forward in my plans of what I want to make, materials lists, etc. Then, my husband hits me with plans of wanting to move my office/craft room. This should get done soon...as soon as E. Texas weather permits. We've had a hurricane and a tropical storm in the past month. Once my building gets moved, I get everything back in and placed as I want it...THEN I'll start sewing my underthings. I'm excited! And YES!...I'd be >thrilled< to take a tour of your Historical Underwear! (that didn't sound weird at all, did it? lol ) Thank you for taking the time to share the more practical side of your craft! It was extremely informative.
Awesome video! It’s so cool that you make corsets. I wear a waist trainer during the day and a corset overnight most nights.
That belted gray/green pants/skirt makes my heart go uwu 🥺🥺🥺
Y’all should check out Lucy Corset. Been wearing an Orchard Corset everyday since June and have noticed a smaller waist structurally as well as cut my food portions down immensely.
The spiral lacing didn't escape and kill you in your sleep? Insane.
Those pumpkin pants/shorts on day 6 tho 👀👀👀👀👀👀
WOAH WOAH WOAH, I'm not usually a pink woman but your pink corset is ACTUALLY stunning! I actually gasped and paused the video to edit my comment. That embroidered one too.
I would love to see all of your corsets that white and gold one is to die for! Beautiful would love to know who made all of them beautiful!
This was a fantastic experiment and I enjoyed watching very much. I have outgrown all of my corsets (from my Ren Faire years, pre-child), but I am still too nervous to make my own.
I can recommend trying to make stays before making a corset. Gives you experience with basic construction and shaping
I would love to see a video about all the different corsets, I would like one for myself but my sewing skills are not quite there yet.
I have started to use more corsets and boned items in my costumes because I'm honestly more comfortable in corsets than a bra for example. And it gives me a better posture and a nice form ;)
Beautiful. :) I loved the corset on day 23. Just the detail on it. :)
these corsets look gorgeous!!
Would you be interested in showing us more of your regular wardrobe? The few outfits we got to see were to DIE for. Serious goals.
I didn't know there was any interest but I'd be up for it! :)
As someone trying to figure out pros and cons of different corset types to help plan the wardrobes of various characters in my fantasy writing, I'd love an actual video that compares and contrasts different versions
This was indeed very interesting!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you you for all the wonderful tips. I’m planning on sewing quite a few of my own courses soon. And this video was really insightful.💕👍
This was so helpful ❤️ I hope my corset will help with my pain as well
I can't help but roll my eyes when people talk about how terrible corsets were, and then will wear three spanks one on top of the other. lmao
The thumbnail for this is the best thing ever
Omg i was literally struck by your beauty!
I wear corsets almost daily for at least 5 hours but up to 10 hours.
I completely agree that going too tight on the hips can be quite painful.
I really enjoyed watching this :)
Thank you so much, I am so glad that I discovered your channel!!
The day 29 corset is definitely my fave :D
I Would really love to See a Video about all the corsetts going a little bit more in depth about them :)
I would definitely like to see a video about your corsets/stays.
I'm in Kentucky so it way to hot an humid for a bra much less a corset during the summer for me, but the rest of the year I live in them. They are great for light house work and save my back while sewing. They also make a great base layer in cold weather, I can skip a bulky coat when doing outdoor chores in winter. I always get a lot of questions about were I got mine when I wear them out. I'm of course happy to send them to the Bad Button in Frankfort. Funny you put this up I just pulled mine out for the first time since spring and am getting used to them again
Thank you for breaking in your corset and not just wearing it all day from the start! :D
I really like your makeup. It makes you look sooo lovely 😊