Sarah Bendall's experimental process of reconstructing 400-year-old garments has taught her about historical making practices and women's experiences. Philosopher Michel de Montaigne portrayed corsets ...

Never fear, trying on one of the beautiful corsets made by Dark Garden doesn't mean clinging to a bedpost like Scarlett O'Hara while being exhorted to "suck in" as the laces are tightened. In fact, ...

Winter dressing with corsets is all about striking the balance between drama and practicality. The smartest way to do it is by choosing corsets crafted from richer, warmer fabrics like wool, velvet, ...

In this new series, Remaking History, academics take a look at the ways they are recreating historical practices, and how this impacts their research today. Although I have been sewing as a hobby for ...