A detailed look at Morúa corsets for the most dis­cerning corset wearer

Construction
Morúa corsets are sturdy without being bulky. They are con­structed from one to four layers of fabric, depending on the design. I try to keep them as light as pos­sible while still main­taining the structure and strength need for this spe­cialty garment.

Reinforced seams, boning channels and shaping by means of hand basting and steaming are typical tech­niques that I use on my corsets. These details may be invisible to the wearer, but they are part of what makes each garment unique.

Morúa corsets are very durable and suitable for tight-lacing and daily wear.

Fit
Fit and comfort are the most important thing in a corset. The pat­terns I draft for each indi­vidual l have been developed over years of research and testing. I offer a range of shapes and boning options. Combined with careful meas­uring and a mock up to test fit the result is a corset that is right for you.

Boning
Morúa corsets are boned using a com­bin­ation of spiral steel and spring steel boning. I prefer to use flexible spiral on most seams and channels but place the stiffer spring steel boning where more support is necessary. I am happy to use all spring steel boning upon request at no addi­tional cost.

How much boning is used on a par­ticular corset depends on the style and purpose of the corset. I have found that 22–28 bones is optimal for most of corsets. This results in com­fortable, wearable corset that is still sculp­tural and sup­portive. Boning is only part of what makes a corset solid and strong; material, shaping and placement are just as important. Some people prefer the restrictive support that comes with a heavily boned corset and I can add addi­tional boning upon request.

Eyelets

Morúa corsets have a larger number of small two part eyelets placed only ¾” apart to evenly dis­tribute the pressure along the center back. They are spaced even more closely at 1/2″ around the waist as that is the part of the corset that takes the most pressure.

Busk
Steel busk closures are used at the center front and are rein­forced with stiff steel boning. Quality German busks are always used. These are designed to have the two bottom hook and eyes spaced a little more closely around the waist, where the closure take the most stress.

In addition under busk modesty panel is standard on all corsets. This is is that skin isn’t pinched or revealed at the front when wearing the corset.

Waist Tape
Every corset has a cotton twill stay tape sta­bilize the waist prevent stretching.

Finishing
The fin­ishing on Morúa corsets is metic­ulous. The inside is as beau­tiful as the outside and special care goes into sym­metry and matching.

Materials
The strength layer in Morúa corsets is always cotton coutil. This provides a strong durable base on which to build a corset. Outer fabrics available include spe­cialty coutil, cotton sateen, matt duchess satin and silk dupioni. I have a range of fabrics such as pin­stripe wool, bro­cades and fairytale motifs in stock and I am happy to source some­thing special for your corset. Morúa corsets are lined in soft cotton, or on occasion with coutil.

Features such as modesty panel, garters and embroidery can be added for an addi­tional charge. Decorations and trims such a vintage beading and antique lace appliqué are also available.