Corsetry

Course code FASH 1183

Credit 0.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

A corset is a close-fitting boned support undergarment worn by woman since the 16th century. In this course, student will learn to distinguish between Victorian and Elizabethan corsets, and the proper methods of construction and fit to create both.

This course requires learners to have intermediate sewing experience. If you have successfully completed FASH1154 Beginner Sewing 1 or FASH1118 Introduction to Industrial Sewing Machines (or have other relevant experience) you may use our industrial sewing machines. Otherwise, you are welcome to use one of our domestic machines, bring one of your own, or do your sewing at home.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • corset history
    corset variations
    corset construction
    fitting a corset
    corset materials
    corset making techniques

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.