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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!

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Hourglass Corsets have Arrived!
I'm proud to announce that the hourglass silhouette corsets are now up in the shop! Back in June, myself and
Dark Garden Bespoke Corset Process – Measurements and Mockup Fitting
Today I'd like to walk you through the process of ordering a custom corset - specifically, a custom overbust from
Corset Liner Master Post + Comparing 5 Brands
Back in 2011 I made an introductory video on corset liners, what they are used for and what you can
Corset with exposed steel bones
Immersing Corsets in Water – some considerations
  If you plan to immerse your corset under water (in order to wash it, dye it a different color,
Guide to Corset Laces and Ribbons
In this post we'll be discussing the 7 most common types of corset laces, their pros and cons, which ones
Advanced Breaking in your Corset (Intuitive Seasoning)
This serves as a synopsis to my corset seasoning mini series from 2013, but also an addendum for experienced corset
Corsets and the Victorian Fainting Culture
In a previous article, we discussed how feeling faint or light headed is caused by the brain not being properly
Weighing in on “The Corset Diet”
The first time I heard about the “Corset Diet” was late last year (2013), and at first I didn't quite
How to Waist Train: Comparing Corset Training Methods
In previous articles, I've talked quite a bit about waist training, but I've never actually focused on the different methods
WAIST TRAINING RESULTS: How long should it take?
  Here's a question I receive nearly every day: "My natural waist is 30 inches, and I just started waist
Wearing a bra with your underbust corset
One question I get semi-frequently is whether you have to wear a bra with your underbust corset. With an overbust
Sarah Chrisman, author of
Interview with Sarah Chrisman of “Victorian Secrets: What a Corset Taught Me about the Past, the Present, and Myself”
In March 2014, after the blogger conference at Orchard Corset headquarters, some friends and I took the ferry to visit