The [Victorian corset] drafting was probably one of the easiest pattern making experiences I've had. Your instructions are wonderful. Now it's up to my sewing abilities! *Eep*

Anie, USA

I just want to let you know I used the pattern drafting instructions and the corset fits like a glove, better than any pattern!

Amelia, USA

This has been my most favorite read, each month gets better, I absolutely adore your magazine!!

Josie, USA/Germany

I used the tip [in the Ask the Experts feature] on basting velvet with ladder stitch last night and it worked a treat. It adds a little extra stability when it goes under the machine. Thank you!

Debbie, UK

"I'm so excited! I was browsing for some advice on pattern drafting or alterations the other day, and found [a] wonderful online magazine for costume and corset making! I've just started my subscription today, and I'm so happy with all the wonderful info on the site!

It's only been up and running a few months but there are 2 fantastic tutorials on the basics of drafting a pattern and how to use this to make a 19th century corset from your own measurements! I have searched long and hard for something to enable me to make the things I dream about...and now I can!!

membership is just over £5 GBP a month which I think is an absolute bargain when you think about the cost of a pattern that wouldnt fit you half as well! theres lots of advice on there from people I've heard of, all of it sound and valuable... what a little gem!"

Bethan, Wales

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful site! This is just what I needed. I love making costumes, and wearing them too... thank you for so many wonderful ideas, I am going to schedule some times just to read all the wonderful things."

Brielle, Oregon, USA

"I am a happy subscriber to YWU and have been for the last three issues. This is a completely unsolicited testimonial, but this is a great online magazine, chock full of really useful and helpful information, with much more to come, from what I understand.

"Personally, I think it's worth every penny of the subscription price! Definitely take advantage of this opportunity to check it out...if you are into costuming at all, you will be floored by the awesome information in this online magazine!"

Joan, California, USA (overheard on Livejournal.com)

"The 'Unlock Your Dream Wardrobe' Masterclass is so inspirational; I've hung a bunch of the quotes around my sewing space already. Thanks for the wonderful resource!"

Maura, USA

"I think it's been worth every cent of my ten bucks so far. I've already found two new resources and a couple new techniques which will actually help me save time."

Leslie, USA

"I love this new issue - the interlining advice and link is great! There is always something that makes it worth it!"
Mona, Canada

"It's like having a magazine just on historical costuming at my disposal."

Steph, USA

I found [a] link to Your Wardrobe Unlock'd about a week or so ago, and I've been very pleased with it so far. It may be new, but it'd definitely heading in the right direction. I've already used the corset drafting instructions to much success!

Amanda

"I have much enjoyed the wardrobe unlock'd site ... Pointed a person or two to it after I subscribed, because it is made of awesome and needs to be shared and supported."

J, California, USA

"Most sites tell you: avatars such and such size and only this much kb! the YWU forum allowed my to upload my picture without fuss and botheration and just displayed it. I love! Thank you for making a bit of my life easier!"

Nele, Netherlands

"If you sew, you need to know

"Yesterday I was surfing around the Facebook, playing a few mindless, waste of time games when I noticed an advertisement on the side panel. Usually I ignore these, they stereotypically don't spark my interest; however, this time was different. I was directed to a website called "your wardrobe unlock'd". Basically the site is an online magazine run by professional costumers and seamstresses, and a few armatures [sic] who are very avid about sewing. The Website is a treasure trove of sewing tips, including several master classes, which offer tips on just about every aspect of sewing possible. In my opinion, the most helpful feature of their site is the articles on drafting. They literally walk you through step by step, teaching a person how to draft a corset. The ladies who put this site together give web references to where you can find the best costuming gear, and what supplies you need to do everything yourself. The entire point of this website, as stated many times, is to help learning costumers and seamstresses take their work from looking home made to looking professional. The information on this site is extraordinary.

"The site has only been running [since December 2007], yet it already has a wealth of knowledge that it would have taken me years, if not my entire lifetime to learn on my own. The downside is that there happens to be a subscription charge. The good thing is it's only $9.97 monthly, and you can cancel at any time.

"I give this website a A+ for doing such an amazing job. I really hope that they keep up the great work. In a way they are bringing back the idea of apprenticeship-- an accomplished seamstress passing down her information to a novice."

(Overheard on the Web)

"Keep up the great work - I am super happy with your updates and articles!"

Erica

"You are one of the examples I use when I seek excellence in my own work. I am simply thrilled that you are willing to make a place for people to want to learn and achieve."

Moira, USA

"I've long been an admirer of your work and quickly signed up for Your Wardrobe Unlock'd when it became available. That you've made instructions on how to make your Pirate gown available blows me away. I've already learned so much from reading the Masterclasses and this tutorial and so I just wanted to say thanks. You're amazing!"

Kerri, USA

"This is the first corset I've drafted from scratch. That's right ladies and gents, I didn't use a pattern at all - I used the corset drafting class from Your Wardrobe Unlock'd, and drafted it all according to my own measurements. So it should fit like a glove, right? I just had a feeling that it was going to go fubar and have a gazillion re-do dummies. But, omg, it fit like a glove!"

Hanna, Sweden

"...for the first time in my life, I feel that I'm doing things that will make me proud of myself. I'm so happy when there's a garment draped around my dressform that was made with my own hands. It feels like I finally made the right choices, after a long journey of straying and finding out who I am and what I really wanted.

"I'm sorry to become so personal, I just wanted to tell you that I'm so happy with the choices I recently made and that I'm thankful to get the opportunity to learn so many things from you and all the other YWU contributors. I think you do a great job and I'm genuinely looking forward to the moment that I can show you the results of all my efforts of the past months. I'm so excited about it!"

Arien, Netherlands