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Best books to learn Corsetry and historical costuming, in order

A strong path is designed for an intermediate learner who already has basic sewing skills and wants to master historical costuming from the inside out — literally.

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How should I approach learning corsetry and historical costuming?
A strong path is designed for an intermediate learner who already has basic sewing skills and wants to master historical costuming from the inside out — literally.
What's a good book to start corsetry and historical costuming with?
A strong starting point is The history of underclothes by Cunnington, C. Willett. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after corsetry and historical costuming?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Wet felting, Tapestry weaving, Writing historical fiction.

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