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A corsetmaker is a specialist tailor who makes corsets. Corsetmakers are frequently known by the French equivalent terms corsetier (male) and corsetière (female).

The best corsetmakers are highly skilled tailors, and have some knowledge of anatomy which enables them to make well-fitting, long-lasting corsets. In addition, corsetmakers who produce historical styles need to be familiar with historical fashions and costumes from hundreds of years of history.

Individual corsetmakers often favour a certain style, and frequently have theories about the physical impacts and benefits of corsets that influence their corset design and construction.

Contents 1 Design of corsets 2 Famous Corsetmakers 3 See also 4 External links

Design of corsets

Some of the considerations of corset design are: 1. Duration of use.

For short-term use, e.g. used for a special event such as a wedding. This corset will be rarely worn and will not show visible wear, and therefore does not need to be of the highest quality of construction.

For long-term use, e.g. by Tightlacing or waist training. Corsets of this kind must be made to the most exacting standards, and are best custom-fitted and designed for a sole user. If it has one weakness, it will be visible.

Famous Corsetmakers

• Thomas Paine
• Daniel Kops
• Amy Crowder
• Cathrine Griswold
• Inès Gaches-Sarraute
• Fakir Musafar

See also

Orthopaedy

External links

dmoz.org Corsetmakers

Yahoo group 'Corsetconstruction'

Livejournal

Corsetry - Myth, Legend & Lingerie. Article investigating the myths and truths of corsetry.

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