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Basics of Corset Building : A Handbook for Beginners by Linda Sparks (2008, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSt. Martin's Press

ISBN-100312535732

ISBN-139780312535735

eBay Product ID (ePID)19069192491

Product Key Features

Book TitleBasics of Corset Building : a Handbook for Beginners

Number of Pages84 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicSewing, Fashion & Accessories

IllustratorYes

GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies

TypeHandbook

AuthorLinda Sparks

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight14.1 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2008-023596

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal646.4/78

Edition DescriptionHandbook (Instructor's)

SynopsisThink of a corset as a blank canvas. Linda Sparks' The Basics of Corset Building: A Handbook for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to building your first corset, including: Section One: Tools and Materials for Corset Building Discusses the tools you'll need, plus types of steel, plastic, and textiles. Section Two: Building a Corset Everything you need to know about working with bones and busks, setting grommets and eyelets, and creating a beautifully finished corset. Section Three: Construction Techniques Covers all the steps, including making a modesty panel, making a mock-up, and building single layer, double layer, and fashion fabric corsets. Section Four: Alterations and Fit Discusses commercial corset patterns, as well as how to fit and style a corset for exactly the look you want.

LC Classification NumberTT677.S68 2009