Foundations Revealed

It's Black Friday, and to finish off your sewing journey with a bang for 2024, we're offering nearly 50% off our memberships! ✨️🧵 Members can access our truly unique archive of indepth articles, tutorials and workshops, designed to suit all skill levels. FR has something for everyone, whether you're a historical costumer, corsetiere, or cosplayer - or maybe all three! This offer will be live until Monday 2nd December - head the link below to get started! ✨️🧵 https://foundationsrevealed.com/join/ . . . #foundationsrevealed #sewing #learntosew #historicalcostuming #dresshistory #sewingtutorial #costumer #fashionhistory #cosplay

Okay - maybe a little longer than 18 seconds in reality! 🧵 Ruth Watkin gives a masterclass in draping on the stand to create the lining for an 18th century pet en l'air jacket. The full tutorial is available now on Foundations Revealed 🧵✨️ . . . #foundationsrevealed #sewing #learntosew #corsetry #historicalcostuming #dresshistory #sewingtutorial #draping

Do you draft your own patterns, or use pre-made ones? 🪡🧵 Don't forget, today is the final chance to become a member for nearly 50% off - just in time for our August members workshop "How to Improve a Bought a Corset Pattern (Before You Cut the Fabric.)" We'll be doing a deep dive on checking and adjusting a bought corset pattern for those of you who haven't got the time or just don't want to draft one your own, so you'll be much closer to creating a comfortable fit on your first try. Click the link in the bio to learn more! . . . #foundationsrevealed #learntosew #corset #corsetpattern #corsetry #fashionhistory #costuming #historicalcostume #sewing

Do you find your historical corsets more comfortable than your modern undergarments? Comment below! And if you want to make your next corset as well-fitting and comfortable as possible, join us LIVE TODAY. On Thursday 25th July at 4pm ET/9pm UK we'll show you how to spot a GOOD ready-made corset pattern that'll give you the style/silhouette you want - so that you DON’T have to draft your own bespoke pattern from scratch. Click the link below to sign up for this free masterclass: https://tinyurl.com/mteur2yv . . . #foundationsrevealed #corsetry #historicalcostuming #sewing #sewingtutorial #corsetiere #learntosew #dresshistory #costuming

Spoiler alert - sleevils are not a modern problem.💔 It can be easy to assume that stitchers throughout history just…knew what to do - especially when all that survives is gorgeous gowns and beautifully cut walking suits. But it's not the whole story. It conceals the years of practice and learning it would have taken to get to that skill level - just like it does today. That's where our new course comes in. With the Foundations Revealed Shirtwaist Course: Fitting Victorian and Edwardian Silhouettes, c.1890-1920 we're cutting through the noise and teaching you the core skills you need to draft and create a perfectly fitted historical bodice (with sleeves!!) that will be adapted into your own unique design. Don't forget - for a limited time, you can sign up as a member for almost 50% off, plus 2 months free with an annual subscription. Click the link in our bio to get started! 🌟 . . . #frshirtwaistcourse #historicalcostuming #dresshistory #learntosew #victorianfashion #edwardianfashion #sewing

*Competition 2025 Theme* We just couldn’t keep the secret in any longer – it’s time to meet your new theme! In 2025, we invite you to take “Flight”, the theme for next year’s FR Competition! Read more below: “Prepare to let your creativity soar in next year’s FR Competition theme “Flight”! We invite you to explore and interpret this wondrous concept in all its forms—from the delicate wings of a butterfly to the robust gears of fantastical airships. Whether your inspiration takes flight from the mythological Icarus or Quetzalcoatl, the Valkyries, the pioneering aviators of the early 20th century, or the futuristic possibilities of jetpacks and flying cars, the sky is truly the limit. Consider channelling the majestic eagle with costumes that capture the beauty and might of a bird in flight, or craft something ethereal with garments that echo the gods and goddesses of the skies. Why not experiment with the aesthetics of early hot air balloon flight, or vintage pilot gear from the 1920s complete with leather and goggles, or craft an outfit inspired by innovative concepts of space travel? This competition isn't just about creating a costume; it's about embodying the spirit of adventure and innovation that flight represents. Use fabrics that flow and structures that defy the ordinary. Your design could be a literal interpretation or an abstract representation, encouraging you to think outside the box. We've got just one caveat - let's steer clear of real-world military references. Apart from that, let your creativity ascend to new heights and perhaps, in crafting your vision of flight, you'll find yourself transported not just in body, but in spirit. Join us, and let’s make next year’s event a breath-taking spectacle of airborne wonders!" We’re always blown away by the incredible creations you submit, and we cannot wait to see what you come up with this year. But now - it's over to you! Our full Entrant’s pack will be released soon wi

Our 2024 Competition Winners are now LIVE! Join us over on Youtube to celebrate with this year's winners. Plus, that's not all we'll be sharing - tune in for a sneak peak at next year's competition theme. We'll be joined by our fabulous judges The Sewphisticate Erika A La Mode Cosplay Our Shield Maiden Brooklynne Michelle Emiah Click the link below to watch: https://youtu.be/WkT-pAh4AKk?si=1eZfaS4MgOoqyfAs We're so excited to celebrate with all our fantastic finalists 🧵🧜🧚 . . . #foundationsrevealed #frcompetition2024 #sewing #costume #dresshistory #corsetry #cosplay

It's almost time...our FR Competition 2024 Winners will be announced in 24 hours! But that's not all we'll be sharing - tune in for a sneak peak at next year's competition theme. Join us over on the FR Youtube tomorrow, at 6pm BST Friday 17th May! We'll be joined by our fabulous judges The Sewphisticate Erika A La Mode Cosplay Our Shield Maiden Brooklynne Michelle Couture Emiah We're so excited to celebrate with all our fantastic finalists 🧵🧜🧚 . . . #foundationsrevealed #frcompetition2024 #sewing #costume #dresshistory #corsetry #cosplay

And that's voting done for the FR Competition 2024! Thank you so much to everyone who voted this year, and we're not done just yet - winners will be announced Friday 17th of May, 6:00 p.m. BST. Don't forget, you can still browse and show your support to all our entrants at the link below. 🧵🧚 https://members.foundationsrevealed.com/entries-2024/ . . . #frcompetition2024 #foundationsrevealed #sewing #learntosew #historicalcostume #corset

VOTING IS NOW OPEN! We’re absolutely thrilled to share with you this year’s finalists! Our fabulous team of judges have been hard at work these past weeks looking over all our entries - and the scores are in. 5 of the top scoring entries from each skill level have been selected, and now it's over to you and the community! You can view the finalists for each skill level and vote for your winners by clicking through to each category at the link below: https://members.foundationsrevealed.com/entries-2024/ Congratulations to all our finalists! Voting will be open until Friday 10th May, 12pm UK time, and all Free, Essentials and Academy members of FR are eligible to vote. We would like to thank each and every entrant for sharing their wonderful work with us – the standard of entries this year was some of the best yet. You can still browse and comment on all entries by clicking the link above, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating everyone's incredible submissions. We’re so proud of all the work you’ve created!

*It's Time!* Join us as we step Into Another World, with the entrants of this year's competition! All entries are now live on site for you to browse, comment on, and get inspired. We're so proud to see all skill levels represented in our entries this year, with complete beginners working their first stitches, right through to professional makers perfecting their craft. We hope you will all join us in celebrating every pressed seam, boning channel, and handsewn buttonhole that our brave group of entrants have created this year! Click the link below to browse this year's incredible entries: https://members.foundationsrevealed.com/entries-2024/

Whilst the measuring tapes of today are a lot more durable than their historical counterparts, they can still break down over time. Modern measuring tapes are made of fibreglass, and with each project, it can stretch and crack across the length of the tape. These inconsistencies can add up and create fit issues when taking measurements for pattern drafting and alterations, especially when using the resulting measurements alongside more accurate solid rulers. 📐 Make a habit of checking your measuring tape against a flat metal or plastic ruler, and if your tape starts to show signs of breaking down, it might be time to get a replacement. Drop a 🤯 in the comments if you learned something new! . . . #foundationsrevealed #sewingtips #historicalcostuming #corsetry