I wrote these two articles in conjunction with two presentations for panels I gave at Clockwork Alchemy 2013.  They are both written with the beginner in mind.

Corsets – A Buyer’s Guide

With the variety of corsets available, sorting out what to buy can be quite baffling.  This article provides a basic overview of corset purchasing, including the pros and cons of different price points and features, ready-to-wear vs. custom, why steel boning is good, tips for finding the best possible fit, budget, and more.

Corsets – Maker Resources

Some brief tips and a lot of links to resources for learning how to make your own corsets.