Category Archives: General information

Lucy Corsetry models two Sparklewren overbust corsets, on the left is the Cranberry butterfly overbust, and on the right is a gold lace sweetheart overbust corset. Both photos by InaGlo Photography.
England Adventures: Oxford Conference of Corsetry (OCOC), Interviews, Factory Tour & More!

At last, after 2 years I’m sharing with you some highlights of my trip to [...]

25
Aug
Jessica from "Ties that Bynde" teaching a lesson on draping at the North American Lingerie and Corset Symposium. She uses narrow ¼ inch black tape to create panels on a wasp-waisted dress form.
California Corset Adventures – NALACE, Puimond, Interviews & More

As you know, throughout 2015 I spent about 2 months traveling for business. You might [...]

18
Aug
A comparison of an Antique Victorian corset with real whalebone (bottom), vs a reproduction Victorian corset made in the 21st century with synthetic whalebone. The reproduction was made by Laurie Tavan. The comparison photos both show the front, side, and back.
Exceptions to Corset Rules

There is a concept (that was popularized by Terry Pratchett in the Discworld books) called [...]

23
Jun
Banner for Lucy's video on Best "stealthing" corsets, which displays three possible stealthing options. Left: the beige cotton CS-411 cincher by Orchard Corset. Middle: the caramel hourglass underbust corset by Timeless Trends. Right: the beige cotton waist training underbust with a closed front, by Meschantes.
What to Look for in the Perfect “Stealthing” Corset (Hiding corsets under clothing)

“Lucy, what’s the best corset that hides perfectly under clothing?” Unfortunately, there is no corset [...]

26
May
Corset Lacing Gap: How Wide Should It Be?
May 12, 2017

We’ve talked about the shape of your lacing gap before (multiple times) and said that [...]

A screencapture of Lucy talking to the camera, she is wearing a navy blue blouse and there is a white sheer curtain divider behind her.
No, Wraps Don’t Cause Fat Loss or Detox Your Body

This Fast Foundation Friday topic is thanks to a fan request – thanks to “KT” [...]

28
Apr
A sagittal X-ray of a person's head and neck, with an unusual kyphotic curve to the neck. Photo by e-Health Hall.
How to Talk to your Doctor about Corsets

Lucy, I have discovered that corsets help greatly with my medical condition – but I’m hesitant [...]

13
Jan
Lucy wearing a made-to-measure PY09 longline underbust corset by Puimond, finished in slate gray and pale pink cherry blossom brocade. It's styled with a pink off shoulder t-shirt and blue jeans.
What News Australia’s Tightlacing Article Failed to Mention

Ah, media. Through the years we’ve seen over and over (and over and over) that our [...]

23
Jan
Black Leather corset, hourglass silhouette, regular underbust length, modeled by Lucy who styled it with a pink t-shirt and blue jeans.
Hourglass Corsets have Arrived!

I’m proud to announce that the hourglass silhouette corsets are now up in the shop! [...]

08
Aug
Lucy takes a selfie of herself modeling the gold brocade "Aziza" overbust corset made by Dark Garden. The left side shows the front view and the right side shows the back view with a perfectly parallel lacing gap.
Dark Garden Bespoke Corset Process – Measurements and Mockup Fitting

Today I’d like to walk you through the process of ordering a custom corset – [...]

15
Jun
White corset liner by Corset Connection. Model Bernie Dexter demonstrates how it's designed to be worn underneath an underbust corset. She wears an orchid in her hair.
Corset Liner Master Post + Comparing 5 Brands

Back in 2011 I made an introductory video on corset liners, what they are used [...]

14
Apr
Extant Corset from the late 1800s, with deliberate holes in the boning channels to expose the spiral steel bones. From the Symington collections in Leicestershire, England.
Immersing Corsets in Water – some considerations

  If you plan to immerse your corset under water (in order to wash it, [...]

03
Apr
Teal blue satin ribbon, double faced, about 1 inch wide. It's artistically laid in a sigmoid pattern on a white table.
Guide to Corset Laces and Ribbons

In this post we’ll be discussing the 7 most common types of corset laces, their [...]

25
Feb
Green silk underbust corset with gold lace applique and crystals, made by Waisted Creations and modeled by Lucy. The corset is being broken in, and there is visible hip flaring while it's being laced loosely.
Advanced Breaking in your Corset (Intuitive Seasoning)

This serves as a synopsis to my corset seasoning mini series from 2013, but also [...]

24
Oct
The Youtube thumbnail for "Corsets and the Victorian Fainting Culture", where Lucy is seen with her hand to her forehead as though she's about to swoon. She is wearing a beige mesh underbust corset by Orchard Corset, worn with a teal satin tank top and blue jeans. A caption to the left says "Can Corsets Make You Faint?"
Corsets and the Victorian Fainting Culture

In a previous article, we discussed how feeling faint or light headed is caused by [...]

25
Sep
Hook and banner graphic for the blog post "Do Corsets Carry any Health Risks?". The graphic shows a cartoon pointed overbust corset (made by Lucy's Corset "Paper Doll" generator, and an equal sign with a carrot on the right side.
Weighing in on “The Corset Diet”

The first time I heard about the “Corset Diet” was late last year (2013), and [...]

02
Jun