Corset Anatomy/ Components Quiz

There are undeniably many components to a corset. Before you learn to make your own corset, you should know name and purpose of each part!

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Banner for the Corset Components Quiz, also known as the Corset Anatomy Quiz. Behind the caption is a picture of steel bones used for corsets, both spiral steel bones and white flat spring steel bones are visible.

How well do you know the parts of a corset?

There are undeniably many components to a corset. Before you learn to make your own corset, you should know name and purpose of each part!

Test yourself here - let's see what you're made of! (And see what corsets are made of, too.)

1 / 10

What would you call the special embroidery on this antique corset?

An antique Victorian demibust corset, finished in black silk with beige flossing and beige lace trim along the top edge, made by YN Corsets.

2 / 10

What is the traditional term for the groovy texture on this corset?

A sky blue satin corset with intricate cording along the hip, made by Creations Escarpolette

This corset was made by Créations l'Escarpolettes :)

3 / 10

Which of these substances have been used as flexible corset bones or stays? (There is more than one correct response, check ALL that apply.)

A picture of steel bones used for corsets, both spiral steel bones and white flat spring steel bones are bundled on a green self-healing cutting mat.

4 / 10

What do you call the long, thin structures that maintain vertical tension in a corset and prevent it from wrinkling or collapsing? (There is more than one correct response, check ALL that apply.)

Black mesh "No Line" corset, hourglass silhouette, regular underbust length, front view with zipper closure

5 / 10

What do you call the closure placed traditionally in the center front of a corset, and from the Victorian era onward was comprised of "loops" and "pins/knobs"?

Corset busk, 8 inches long with 4 busk loops and pins, for use in cinchers. The busk is displayed beside a wooden ruler.

6 / 10

What is the function of a modesty panel when it comes to corsets?

Boned Corset Modesty Panel, Cincher length, finished in white satin.

7 / 10

The laces of a corset are often threaded through little metal holes. What are these holes called? (There is more than one correct response, check ALL that apply.)

8 / 10

Corset bones are placed in special slots called what?

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.

9 / 10

In many corsets you will find a strip of fabric running around the waistline of the corset (shown here in white). What is this called? (There is more than one correct response, check ALL that apply.)

Black mesh underbust corset with pinky beige front panel, boning channels and binding. The corset has black lace layered on top, with accent pearls, and the boning channels have black contrast stitching and flossing. The corset lays flat on a wooden table with magnolia flowers laid around it.

This beautiful sheer corset is made by Lady Ardzesz.

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What do you call the special strength fabric that has a distinctive herringbone weave, highly regarded by corset makers today?

Close up of white herringbone cotton coutil to appreciate the weave.

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6 thoughts on “Corset Anatomy/ Components Quiz”

    • Lucy says:

      Hi Emily, thanks for your feedback! I just tried the quiz on two different browsers and it seems to be working for me. I’m not sure why you are receiving errors but I will continue looking into the issue.

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  3. Roger Knights says:

    You should not use “comprise” as a synonym for “compose.” This is a very common but nonetheless very annoying error. The whole comprises the parts: it means “includes in toto.” E.g., “The flag comprises the colors red, white, and blue.” I.e., it includes no other colors. Also correct is “The flag is composed, or made up, of the colors red, white, and blue.” Also correct is “The colors red, white, and blue constitute [make up] the flag.”

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