Standard corsets are too short for my long torso All our patterns are drafted from scratch. We take a variety of measurements to recreate your body shape and the position of the chest curve on the body.
Corsets dig into my armpits — my torso is too short All our patterns are drafted from scratch. We take a variety of measurements to recreate your body shape. We measure you sitting and standing to make sure the corset doesn't ride up and dig into your armpits even when you sit down.
Corset cups are always too short for me. I raise my arms, and my nipples peek out. Happened to us too. We will measure you with your arms up to make sure you're covered at all times.
The corset digs into my thighs when I sit We take "seated thigh" which is vertical distance from the waist to the highest point of your thigh sitting down. We can also play around with the corset length and shorten it further so that it can be worn with thick trousers and ruffly skirts.
The hip spring on off the rack corsets is always too much/not enough We draft all patterns from scratch with the right hip spring for your body. Also, lace-up hip gores are a great way to make more room when needed.
Overbusts gape at the top or spill me over Breast is a tricky part to get right, no two chests are the same. We draft patterns from scratch and send you a mockup to adjust the pattern just for your body.
My back always spills over the corset edge It's an extremely common issue. Muffin top can happen even on slim people if they have developed lats. After you try the mockup on, we will see exactly how the volume is distributed on your body.
Underbust corsets ride up into my bust We measure the exact distance to breast fold to prevent this. We can also play around with the shape and the height of the corset to make sure it's right for you.
My belly is fuller than my hips We draft our pattern to account for that. Sometimes we take an extra measurement to see the belly curve. We also share dressing tips to make sure your corset holds your belly correctly.
I don't know how much waist reduction I can take Our standard advice for beginners is 1-2 inches. You can request a mockup and see how comfortable you feel in it before committing.
My body is asymmetric (I have scoliosis/I've had mastectomy) This is a nuanced topic that can be approached in different ways. We'll talk about your goals at the fitting. Usually we measure left and right half of your body separately and draft the pattern for each half. You'll need an assistant.
I am a drag queen/I am transitioning. My measurements are unusual for a woman but I still want a feminine silhouette. In general, anywhere we can't compress, we can pad to enhance the curves. With a mockup, you'll be able to preview the silhouette and ask us to kick it up or tone it down. We will tell you what we can do after we see you. If you're a drag queen, wear your drag body to the fitting.