During the first term of my master’s course, we had an intensive week with university tutor Hazel Jewkes focusing on corsetry construction. This particular corset was based on a Victorian pattern with a front-fastening opening, a style I hadn’t previously attempted, so I was eager to give it a try. We received advanced notice about the project, allowing us time to purchase fabric of our choice if desired. I opted for a beautiful red silk Dupion, despite its higher price, confident in its potential to create a stunning and eye-catching garment, making it a worthwhile investment. Learning from Hazel, who possesses vast knowledge of corset construction, was a true pleasure, and I thoroughly enjoyed the week. The corset was heavily reinforced with steel boning and featured lacing at the back, I decided to trim mine with black binding and add black embroidery flossing detail to match the binding trim.