All my corsets are custom-made, and can be made in practically any size.  All corsets are constructed with steel bones, twill waist tape, and two-part grommet and washer lacing eyelets. Most corsets are suitable for waist reduction, but exceptions will be noted on the detail page for each corset.  All corsets orders include a partially boned mock-up that will be mailed as a fitting garment to ensure a perfect fit of the final corset.

Below are some of the corset styles that I currently offer.  However, I can make any style or period of corset.  If you would like a style not pictured below, please email me with your requirements at info@hourglasscostumes.com.

For more pictures of my work, including more corsets, please see the Gallery

Click on the pictures to open a new page with details of the corset style, pricing, fabric suggestions, and how to order.

     Flossing detail - click on thumbnail for larger image

Corset flossing is the embroidery at the top and bottom of each bone.  It was used to prevent the bone from poking through the fabric, but with modern bone tipping procedures has become largely decorative.  Flossing can be a variety of shapes, criss-cross, long triangles or arrowhead shapes.   It gives a corset a lovely traditional Victorian look.  It costs $25 for top or bottom of the corset.

Lace is a beautiful trim for corsets.  I usually have a selection of English cotton lace in stock in white, natural and black.  Lace from my stock costs $15 for trimming one edge of the corset.  Specialty laces can be requested but the cost will vary. Lace and flossing can be combined (e.g. lace at the top, flossing at the bottom).  Most extras (apart from specialty busks and other embroidery) can be added at any time up until the completion of the corset and can billed separately from the initial corset purchase.

Seen a corset you love in a museum collection or a book?  Contact me with details and I can made a reproduction for you.  Prices will vary depending on the complexity of the corset

Custom silk and linen corset  - click on thumbnail for larger image