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The Basics Of Corset Building: A Handbook For Beginners (2008)

by Linda Sparks(Favorite Author)

4.15 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0312535732 (ISBN13: 9780312535735)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

review 1: A good introduction to some techniques I've never before encountered. The photos and diagrams are helpful, the step-by-step instructions relatively easy to decipher. I was hoping for something which didn't require me to buy commercial patterns, and that is my one major criticism of this book. That said, I'm sure following pattern directions will be much easier with Sparks' handy commentary.Additionally, the matte paper is great for making notes to yourself in the margins. This book has earned its place on my sewing bookshelf.
review 2: When I bought this book, I assumed it was for the beginning corset builder who already had strong sewing and pattern skills. I was wrong. This book is for absolute beginners, and assumes you can basically sew a straight line and ... morethat's it. It does do a good job of explaining the different components necessary in a corset (busks, grommets, different kinds of boning), and the instructions and diagrams are very clear, but I was looking for something more advanced. I will update when I have found better corset book options! less

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