Revolutionize Your Craft: Exploring New Materials for Corsetry! ✨ Let’s push the boundaries of tradition and explore the endless possibilities of corset-making with different materials! Whether it’s delicate lace, structured leather, breathable mesh, or even unconventional textiles like denim or neoprene—each fabric tells a unique story. Experimenting with materials not only elevates your designs but also enhances comfort, durability, and style. Are you ready to transform the way you create cors

Did you know that historical corsetry wasn't perfectly stitched? 🧵🪡 In this week's member workshop, we’re taking a peek behind the acid-free tissue and archive boxes into a real-life corsetry collection. The Symington Company was begun by James and Sarah Symington in 1830, growing from a small draper, staymaker, and haberdasher to a mammoth global endeavour, fuelled by the Industrial Revolution, and now a truly unique archive held by Leicestershire Museum Collections. With 130 years' worth of