If you are interested in fashion, dressing up, reenacting or a lover of steam punk style, this one day course may appeal.
Well-fitted corsets or stays were the foundation of Victorian dress for women of every class. To go uncorseted was to have no self control and was sure to lead to immorality. The ideal measurement for any woman was to have a waist 10” smaller than her bust and this was considered normal! On the course the tutor will work with participants to decide the dimensions for them.
During the day you will draft and test a personal pattern, and learn how to make your own corset — historical or modern. Basic materials are included together with information on specialist suppliers.
The tutor for this one day course is Sarah Thursfield she is an historical dressmaker and teacher whose roots are in re-enactment, with a detailed knowledge of garment cutting and making from prehistory onwards.
It is hoped to offer follow-up courses with Sarah to build up your Victorian wardrobe – start with a corset and then move on to outerwear.
For this course we would request that participants bring their own sewing machine. The course is on Tuesday 18 September at the farm. The cost is £50.
If you have questions or you would like to more information please telephone 01694 781540, email acton.scott.museum@shropshire.gov.uk or tweet to @actonscottmuse
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