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victorian moodpboard depicting corsets from TMS
9 Mawrth 2026
Corsetry is having a powerful fashion moment, shaped by the romance of costume drama and the drama of the red carpet. This post explores how references from Vivienne Westwood, Bridgerton and Wuthering Heights are bringing structure, sensuality and craftsmanship back into focus.
Beth’s Sewing Journey
4 Awst 2025
Stitching Confidence: How our longest-returning customer Beth’s six-year sewing journey blossomed at The Make Spot, from upside-down pyjamas to puffy-sleeved wedding dress. Discover how community and creativity transformed her skills.
New Term, New Project: Creating a Corset Inspired by Vivienne Westwood’s 1990s Portrait Corset
9 Ionawr 2025
This term, I’m excited to dive into a new project with some of our Make Spot Sewers that takes me back to my own days studying contour fashion. We’ll be working on creating a corset, and I’m drawing inspiration from Vivienne Westwood’s iconic 1990s Portrait Corset.