A Tale of Two Corsets | Making 18th Century and Victorian Corset Mock-Ups

Are you interested in the practical differences between 18th Century and Victorian corsets, and how they fit? So was I, which is why I decided to embark on the experiment of making both types of corset mock-ups and testing how they feel on my postpartum body. Enjoy!

⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
0:00 - Introduction
2:06 - The Patterns
3:05 - Victorian Corset
6:28 - Boning Channels
7:43 - Trying it On
9:54 - 18th Century Stays
10:46 - Boning Channels
12:26 - Attaching the Panels
13:11 - Lacing and Try-On
16:37 - The "Verdict"
18:41 - Conclusion

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