We are now pleased to offer these Civil War Era Formal Corsets. Our working corsets are our best selling items. Our clients have been very pleased with the quality and workmanship. Check out our feedback to see their compliments. These formal corsets will look and feel more period correct than our working corsets although will not provide the comfort and freedom of movement that have made my working corsets so popular.
This custom made corset is constructed of two layers of heavy, pre-washed cotton fabric. The seams in the outer layer have been felled for increased strength. It closes in the front with a 12 inch busk closure. It laces up the back through 30 grommets, 15 per side. The two ties meet at the waist. It has 16 flat metal bones sewn into the corset between the layers. Many ladies like to personalize their corset by adding lace or trim.
These corsets have an overall length in the center front of approximately 14 inches, 10 inches at the side, and 12 inches in the back. They can be made with up to a 44 inch waist for the listed price. I recommend extra boning if the waist measurement exceeds 44 inches.
Extra Boning
If your bra cup size is larger than a "D", I recommend extra boning. I also recommend extra boning if the waist measurement exceeds 44 inches. If you wish to have extra boning, please purchase it in our listing labeled "Extra Boning for Formal Corset". There is an additional $6 charge per set of four extra bones.
General Instructions
The
corsets are machine washable. I recommend line drying.
These
corsets are not intended to drastically reduce your waist size. The
corset is made to take the strain, but your body is not. For health
reasons, I do not recommend taking more than four inches off of your
waist size.
I include lacing instructions with each corset.
This provides you with details on how to properly put on and wear your
new corset. The instructions are printed on a bright orange slip of
paper attached to your packing slip.
My clients and the quality
of my products are very important to me. I welcome all correspondence
from my customers.
Shipment
Each formal corset will be custom made for you. Please allow approximately one week from your order date for me to complete your corset. You will receive an email with the delivery confirmation number when the corset is ready to ship. Your corset will be shipped to you using Priority Mail.
MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Please provide your waist, bust, and hip measurements in inches by sending us an email after placing your order.
- The bust measurement, taken at the fullest part, can be taken while wearing a bra.
- Do not send your bra size, as these measurements can vary with manufacturers and may result in an improper fit.
- Also feel free to include any additional information that you feel may be helpful.
- Please email us at heathertreadle@aol.com
QUESTIONS
Since a corset is something most people are not familiar with purchasing, we encourage correspondence. We will happily answer all your questions and do our best to assure a great fit.
ORDERS
Please feel free to order through our stores on Bonanzle or Etsy. We also offer direct sales, although the price will be the same. The prices on Ebay must be higher due to their fees. Select one of the links from the venue of your choosing or see the instructions below for directly ordering from us.
Direct Orders
Simply send us an e-mail at heathertreadle@aol.com and let
us know you would like to order a corset. Also, please specify if you
would like to pay online with PayPal, using a PayPal account or a Credit
Card, or if you would like to send us a money order.
- If you would like to pay with a money order, I will e-mail you our mailing address along with the total cost of your purchase.
- Shipping cost will be between $5 to $9, depending on the final weight of the corset and your shipping address.