The lacing bones featured in the instructions are discontinued - there may still be a few on the "Sale" page. We have opted to discontinue stocking these due to the inconsistent quality we keep ...
How to use Lacing Rings, Rivets and D-rings
Lacing Rings" are "D-rings" that have been mounted on a tab that has a hole in it, the hole is there to allow you to attach the ring to the corset, either by sewing or riveting. Instead of using gr...
How to Apply Boned Lacing Tape
Applying Lacing Tape with Bone Casing To ascertain the length of lacing tape you need, measure the back edge of your corset where the lacing tape will be sewn to. (Note: you may have to remove pa...
How to use “Hoop Connectors” The first thing you may need to do is clean the connectors. They get a bit of oily residue and sometimes some graphite during the manufacturing. I've found that putting...
Information for Laughing Moon Bustle and Petticoat
Victorian Corset with Petticoat circa 1870-1900, Bustle circa 1886 Bustle No steels are required by this pattern however we used two 30cm spring steels down the length on either side to lessen ...
Materials Requirements for Laughing Moon Corsets
Corset 00-PATTERN-01Victorian Underwear Contents of Pattern 00-PATTERN-01 Laughing Moon Bone Chart for Silverado and Dore Corsets. The following charts have been modified from those in the Laughing...
Information for Laughing Moon Victorian Bodice
Victorian Bodice “Waist” 1890’s, Four Bodice & Five Sleeve Options View "A" Our version made with Striped Voile Estimated sewing time: 6 hrs Pattern 00-pattern-04 6 Different...
Information for Victorian Shirt Pattern
Men's Victorian and Edwardian Shirts Patternby Laughing Moon Mercantile This pattern offers an incredible range of styles and sizes! No matter what your shirt need is this pattern will solve it. Si...
Information for Laughing Moon Walking Skirt
Victorian Walking Skirt 1890’s, Walking length, Short Train & Long Train Skirt Note: Skirt does not fit over Laughing Moon Bustle Pattern 00-PATTERN-02 Pattern 00-PATTERN-03 ...
Instructions for Regency Corset Pattern 1800 -1820
Regency Corset Pattern 1800-1820 Farthingales now stocks a Regency Corset Pattern and a Regency Corset Kit. The pattern is produced by "The Mantua Maker". Sizes 2 through 24 come in one pattern en...
Instructions for Panniers 1720 - 1780
Hooped Petticoat / Panniers 1720 - 1780 The hooped petticoat of this time period may be known to some as "panniers" or "hip improvers". This steel structured undergarment adds little to the front ...
Instructions for Simplicity Corset 9769
Simplicity Corset Pattern #9769Authentic Civil War Corset, Chemise and Drawers The Simplicity Chemise is not a simple garment to construct. The pieces have been drafted with attention to historic ...