In todays society, corsets are usually only seen when it comes to costumes, stage performance or “waist training”; although a few do still buy or make them for the uses that they were designed for hundreds of years ago. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Madonna & Beyonce often wear corsets on stage while touring to add drama and femininity to their performances. High fashion designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen have been seen regularly using corsets or similar in their collections. Among many celebrities, reality star Kim Kardashion uses a waist trainer to “achieve a small waist” (DO NOT TRY THIS NONSENSE AT HOME!)

You are more likely to see a corset ‘inspired’ fashion piece such as the one pictured below which can be purchased from ASOS.com. (I must admit I am not a fan of these ‘fashion corset/wasbie, over the tshirt’ looks but each to their own!)

The History of Corsets

If you read online there is various conflicting reasons for why corsets were created. Was it to change a persons body shape? Was it to supports ladies chests? WAS IT TO HELP WITH BACK PAIN? I just don’t know the correct answer so I am just going with what wikipedia says since that is OBVIOUSLY true…

“The earliest known representation of a possible corset appears on a Cretan figurine made in c.1600 BC. The article of clothing depicted might be perceived as a corset, but is worn as an outer garment, and leaves the breasts exposed.”

“The corset first became popular in sixteenth-century Europe, reaching the zenith of its popularity in the Victorian era. While the corset has typically been worn as an undergarment, it has occasionally been used as an outer-garment; corsets as outer-garments can be seen in the national dress of many European countries

Want to know more or learn how to make your own corset?

Whether you just want to push your sewing skills to the limit, have an interest in historical fashion or want to wear your handmade corset this is the class for you! Our fabulous tutor Emma with take you through the practical corset making process whilst also telling you all about the history of corsets – she’s an expert!

At this course you will learn:

• Corset Tailoring
• Toile fitting
• Pattern alterations
• Working with synthetic whale boning and steel boning.
• Hand finishing skills
• Inserting eyelets.
• History of corsets

To find out more or book on, follow the yellow bric…ok just follow this link: https://bookeo.com/sewconfidentglasgow?devent=42552P9MXRP164ACFAFAD4_2018-10-20_8cCcV6gciO0w