Farthingales
Linda Sparks is a designer, costumer, author of The Basics of Corset Building and owner of Farthingales. She’s worked in the theatre industry for over 20 years and invented “hoop connectors” to simplify the hoop building process for hoop skirts, panniers and “farthingales”. www.farthingalescorsetmakingsupplies.com
5 Ways to Put in a Busk
Corsets: 5 Ways to Put in a Busk (25) Intermediate
A busk is the centre front closure used in corset construction. Highly functional they can also be attractive or even ‘invisible’, great for evening or bridal wear! You will be creating 5 reference samples of busk application techniques: basic, floating, with protective placket, hidden and buttonhole. This class will teach you far more about corsets than just the basics of busk application! Kit $30 includes 5 busks, thread & fabric.
6 Hour Workshop.
Class registration will begin in late July 2013. Watch for updates here on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca
Hi Linda, I’m a seamstress/dressmaker. I’ve been sewing for over 20 some plus years. I’m taking it to the next level now in my life. I would love to learn how to make corsets, and more. I’m very articulate with my work. Thank you.