The 1810 Corded Corset: A nod to a worthy competitor

As a maker of historical patterns, I'm the first to acknowledge the value of another maker's work if it's technically well-drafted (what I call "good pattern engineering"), reflects historical accuracy, and includes clear and complete instructions.   So I'm not averse to turning to a fellow pattern-maker in a pinch, in order to avoid having to reinvent the wheel and/or go from zero to 90 to create a garment from an historical period with which I'm largely unfamiliar (not to mention with a short deadline looming).  Now, I'm not going to go so far as to advertise another maker's pattern here on my own website, but please read on -- I'm perfectly willing to tell you whose pattern I made use of!

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