From Generation to Rog: Making a Corset

In the Textile Lab, we will preserve the traditional skills of making 18th-century-style stays. We will draft a pattern to fit the body and make stays reinforced with plastic boning, suitable as a foundation for eveningwear or a historical costume, or as a garment in their own right.

We will explore bodice patternmaking, sewing, inserting boning, finishing edges and adding decoration. A lab-use package, completed sewing workstation training and previous sewing experience are required, ideally at the level of making tailored trousers. You must reserve your own sewing workstation slots.

Schedule

The introductory sessions take place on Wednesday, 2 December, and Thursday, 3 December 2026, from 16:00 to 20:00. Independent work follows, with group reviews and mentoring on Fridays between 15:00 and 20:00 until the programme ends on 28 February 2027. Changes will be agreed with the mentor. Work outside the group reviews will also be needed.

Bring your own materials: 1 m of densely woven, non-stretch cotton or linen for the foundation, 1 m of outer fabric and 2 m of heavier non-stretch fusible interfacing. Buy boning and decorative elements after consulting the mentor. Non-stretch test fabric, such as an old bedsheet, is recommended for a toile.

About the mentor

The club will be led by Karmen Gombač.

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Participants should gather in the entrance hall of Center Rog 15 minutes before the programme begins. Please store your personal belongings in the lockers indicated by the mentor. Do not be late, as this disrupts the working process. In case of late arrival, entry to the lab cannot be guaranteed.

The programme is held in Slovenian unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start of the programme.

If you are unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and the date cannot be changed. You may transfer your place to another person by notifying us at least 24 hours before the start at tekstil@center-rog.si.

We look forward to your company and creating together!