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Ah, I like you. You’re interested in corsetry, but not too hung up about the specific categories. If you prefer to meander through the corset fields instead of sticking to a particular beaten path, enjoy the wide assortment of topics below!

Why Do So Many Corsetieres Go Out of Business?
Almost every month I go through my corsetiere map and make notes on which corset makers are inactive, which have closed
Four views of Lucy Corsetry posing in the Veco corset dress by Vollers. The Veco dress is a floor length corset gown in purple satin with a black floral lace overlay, with a sweetheart neckline and slight mermaid-style skirt.
How Vollers Makes Their Corsets: A Factory Tour!
Welcome to the detailed tour of the corset factory in Portsmouth England from back in 2015, where we'll see how Vollers
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
Lucy corsetry demonstrates a white brocade overbust corset that's been badly ripped along the panels. It will require some sort of external boning channels for repair, not simply a mended seam.
Corset SNAFU? Here’s how to Repair / Mend (Most Types of) Corset Damage.
  Several of you liked the video/post I made on corset fitting issues and how to alter your corset to
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 England, and what you can
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California Corset Adventures – NALACE, Puimond, Interviews & More
As you know, throughout 2015 I spent about 2 months traveling for business. You might recall my Thailand adventures video and my
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 lies-to-children which says that we
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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 in existence, past or present,
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
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
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 words can't be trusted to