Editing Corsetmaker (section)

==Design and distribution==
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The best corsetmakers are highly skilled tailors with a knowledge of [[Human anatomy|anatomy]] that enables them to make well-fitting, long-lasting corsets. Corsetmakers who reproduce historical styles must be familiar with historical fashions and [[costume]]s that span centuries of history. Individual corsetmakers often favour a certain style, and frequently have differing theories and opinions about the physical impact and benefits of various corsets, thereby influencing their corset design and creation.

[[Image:Barcley custom corsets02 .png|350px|right|thumb|Corsetiers cutting out in 1928.]]
The main consideration of corset design is duration of use. For short-term use, e.g. used for a special event such as a [[wedding]], a corset will be worn briefly and so is not subject to wear, therefore need not be of the highest quality of construction. For long-term use, e.g., by [[tightlacing]] or waist training, corsets must be made to exact standards and are best custom-fitted and designed for the individual wearer. Single weakness or flaws tend to be visible. Some custom-made gowns have corsets built into the design; a talented [[dressmaker]] may also be a skilled corset-maker.

Some companies had travelling saleswomen, corsetières who ordered the tailored corsets from the company. Well-known are [[Spirella]] (1904&ndash;1989), [[Barcley]]<!-- (1910?&ndash;1928) -->, and [[Spenser company|Spenser]]<!-- (1933&ndash;) -->.