Experimental Corsets: Inspiration and Techniques for Wearable and Sculptural Garments

by Val Holmes

Book Overview

From fashion to art: experimental approaches to the traditional corset.
Created to contort the female body into fashionable silhouettes, corsets have become a popular motif for modern textile artists. Beginning with step-by-step instructions for making a simple fabric corset, this fascinating guide goes on to explore innovative approaches to construction, from using unusual materials such as metal and paper to up-cycling or repurposing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849943443
• ISBN13: 9781849943444
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.6" x 10.9"