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The Little Corset Book (Little Costume Workbooks) (Paperback)

by Bonnie Ambrose (Author)
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  • Paperback: 56 pages
  • Publisher: Quite Specific Media Group; Reprint edition (17 Jul 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0896761304
  • ISBN-13: 978-0896761308
  • Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.1 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 53,578 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great little workbook, 1 Jun 2004
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I bought this but I have been very pleased with the purchase. The book has patterns for an 1890 style corset (with steel boning),1860 style corset, chemise, drawers, 1750 style corset (with shoulder straps and steel boning) and a 1700 style corselet. The patterns need to be drafted from the grid. The book has intructions for how to make each item, but sometimes steps are missed out and some guesswork needs to be employed. Also, the lists of notions are inaccurate (I ended up buying far too much boning for a start!). However, I would recommend this book to people who can use dress patterns but have never made corsets before (like myself).
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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A good guide, but..., 20 Nov 2003
By S. Gibson (Cambridge, UK.) - See all my reviews
This book contains useful patterns and tips for making modern versions of period corsets. However, these are by no means historically accurate, and they fail to take into account how corsets were used to alter the posture as well as restrict the waist.

It is a good book if you are looking for an easy to wear version of period dress and are not concerned with exact reproductions.

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65 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A concise and simple guide to creating the perfect corset, 22 Nov 2000
By cenbrennah@hotmail.com (Ipswich, England) - See all my reviews
Although small on size this book is big on information. It give details and small scale patterns on how to make corsets from all eras. A must for the amature costume maker, or professional goth.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A tiny showstopper!
This book is a bit of a shock really. It is a tiny notebook but what an amazing resource. It contains a lot of information on how to construct a corset from the grid patterns... Read more
Published on 25 May 2007 by P. Dring

4.0 out of 5 stars The LITTLE Corset Book
This is not a book! it's actually a dozen pages stapled together and folded over. contains designs for 2 19th century corsets, one lined one unlined, one elizabethan strapped... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2006 by Cath

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