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Underpinnings

All that is underneath the surface. (Although, admittedly, mostly what I have right now relates to corsetry. You're not surprised, I hope?)

General History and Stuff

Colour, detailed photos of historical corsets.
Information, news, events, resources, shopping and so on.
English version of German-language site. Corset-enthusiast group, with on-site information and links.
European Corset Society page.
Article with references, images, and bibliography.
Corset-enthusiast site, with links to corset makers, a long resource list, galleries, and lots of information.
Petticoat and crinoline enthusiast site, with links, information, gallery, forum, and books.
Ads from 1960s and brief history of Spirella corsets.
Tight-lacing - gallery and links; some info.
Images and information, from pre-Victorian to Flapper.

Building

Using cord boning for a specific period/geographical area may be more accurate. This site gives good instructions, with images, to help one do so.
Input your measurements (instructions for measuring given), and the generator returns a custom fitted pattern. Results come back with illustrations and step-by-step construction.
Instructions for a 19th century corded petticoat.
Additional tips following "Recipe" above.

Bits'n'Parts

Patterns, stays, and corset fabrics.
Corset stays and nice selection of period-authentic fabrics (wools and silks).
Corseting supplies, findings, dress forms, corset and period-appropriate fabrics, tailoring supplies, and patterns (plus more).
Patterns and corset supplies.
Corset patterns and parts, and a variety of other historical costume building supplies, including silk and wool fabrics.
Custom corsets and corset-making supplies.

Purveyors (Reproduction and Contemporary)

Leather, bridal, tight, Victorian-type corsetry. Plus accessories such as garters and laces.
Sculptural pieces in leather. Corsets and accessories, including masks.
Goth and fetish corsets, including those for men. Also a selection of skirts and bodices with sleeves.
Custom and reproduction corsets, also offers fetish and bridal styles.
Designer, Goth-y corsets in a range of materials, from velvet, to brocade, to PVC. Very attractive styles....
Reproduction and leather corsets, as well as men's styles. Also a range of other items.
Custom corsetry specifically for tight-lacing.
Corsets and foundation garments - girdles, bras, petticoats and so on.
Custom corsets in a wide variety of styles and fabrics.
Custom corsets.

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