Period Corsets offers a full range of custom options for your garments. From simple additions such as straps, unique fabrics or a center front closure to completely bespoke garments patterned from your provided design sketches or reference photos. Contact us for pricing and to discuss your options.
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Flatlined Corded Stays
c. 1835 Ada with added cording flatlined to silk charmeuse
Cording and decorative stitching
c. 1835 Ada, flatlined to silk with cording and decorative stitching
Hand Bound Eyelets
Hand Bound Eyelets
Hand Bound Eyelets and Flossing
c. 1890 Theodora corset, flatlined to gold Duchess Satin with hand bound eyelets and flossing
Corset Flossing
Flossing and Trim
c. 1860 Julia in dotted brocade with added trim, front busk and flossing
Decorative Stitching
c. 1890 Theodora corset in brocade with added busk and contrast stitching
Vertical Piping
c. 1890 Theodora in satin coutil with contrasting vertical satin piping
Vertical Piping
Vertical piping added to corset seams
Front Lace Closure
c. 1890 Theodora with front lacing closure in black brocade
Front Busk Closure
Kristina/Judith hybrid with front closing busk
Zipper Closure
c. 1770 Judith with Tabs with added center front zipper
Side Lace Closures
c. 1560 Anna flatlined to silk with side lacing
2 Layer Flatlining
c. 1860 Julia flatlined to silk with beaded lace overlay and added straps
Flatlining and Straps
A modern spin- c. 1905 Mae corset, flatlined to custom fabrics with added straps
Flatlining
c. 1960 Julia corset, flatlined to client’s fabrics
left: photo courtesy Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Custom Length
Customizable lengths and sizes
left: stock 19th c. Bustle right: Bustle in custom short length
Bespoke Materials
Stock garments made in custom fabrics
Bespoke Materials
Late 19th c. Petticoats, constructed in client’s fabrics
Bespoke Materials
18th c. petticoat in client’s striped silk
Bespoke Materials, Horsehair Trim
Peasant Petticoats in client fabric with added horsehair to hem
Horsehair trim added to the hem of petticoats to provide stiffness
Bespoke Materials, custom outseam
Extra long Shift in silk charmeuse for Seattle Opera
Custom Designs by Request
c. 1900 Lilly in custom color satin with added satin bow
c. 1660 Kristina stays flatlined with added trims
c. 1880 Alice corset, chemise and bloomers in custom fabrics and trims
c. 1890 Theodora corset, Tulip Petticoat and V-neck Chemise in custom fabrics and trims
Underwear transforms into outerwear when constructed in fashion fabrics. c. 1560 Anna stays, Cone Farthingale and Romantic Chemise in custom fabrics.
18th c. ensemble in custom fabrics and trims- c. 1770 Judith stays flatlined with custom embroidery, 3/4 sleeve chemise with lace cuffs, full pannier, and 18th c. petticoat in custom material
Bespoke 3 Ruffle Petticoat, c. 1860 Julia corset and Short Sleeved Chemise in custom fabrics.
Late 19th c. Petticoat, c. 1890 Theodora, and Chemise in custom materials
