Fast Foundations

What started as an attempt to make brief videos answering one (1) viewer question per episode with a time limit of under 3 minutes…. turned into the monster you see here. Don’t get me wrong – the questions are great, and so are the answers (if I say so myself). But by and large, they’re not three minutes long. Enjoy!

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3 Tips to Keep Cool and Prevent Overheating while Waist Training
When you’re wearing a corset, you have several extra layers of fabric around your core, holding heat in -- so
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How to Drive in a Corset For the longest time I didn't own a car, because the city where I
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How to Attach Garter Straps (Suspenders) to Your Corset
I recently received an email from a client who had purchased a corset and garter straps (suspenders) from my shop.
Teeny tiny stitch length on a black cotton antique corset with gold contrast stitching. This tiny stitch length is maintained throughout even in
Did Victorian Women Break In Their Corsets?
  Many moons ago, one of my Tumblr followers asked: "Did people season their corsets in the 19th century?" Short
Lucy models a burgundy satin and black mesh
Buying Used / Second Hand Corsets – FAQ
Over the years I've gotten an influx of questions about second hand corsets. Like other used clothing, they tend to be
A photo of a Victorian woman riding a bicycle, from 1890.
Corsets and Riding a Bike / Motorcycle
Welcome to another Fast Foundation Friday! Today we will explore the question of whether you're able to ride a bicycle
Corset Lacing Gap: How Wide Should It Be?
We've talked about the shape of your lacing gap before (multiple times) and said that a parallel gap is what
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" for suggesting a video on
Lucy stands in front of the camera at her standing desk with white sheer dividers behind her. She is wearing a pink cowl neck sweater dress with a vivid teal underbust corset with black lace trim and black piping between the panels. Lucy is shrugging as though asking a question.
Why do we call it “Seasoning” your corset?
A few weeks ago someone asked where the word “seasoning” came from (in the context of corset seasoning). I had
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 to tell my doctor. How should
Four colored busk loops made by Narrowed Visions in the UK. The busk loops are purple, blue, hot pink, and green.
6 Different Types of Corset Front Closures
See the video above for an explanation of several different front closures for corsets - or read away below! HOOK
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Corset Back TOO Straight? Curving Steel Bones for a Healthy, Neutral Posture
Last week I wrote about what to do when your steels are too bendy or difficult to keep straight - so