Summary

Instructions in Spirella Corsetry…

“ How to Adjust, or Put the Corset on the Client
Back-laced
1. See that the client's poise is correct.
2. Open corset to full length of lacer and gather it up in both
hands—thumb and finger on waist line of corset.
3. Place corset around body; hold in front and pass around the
client
Fourth step
4.
Fasten clasp-Fasten top hook to hold corset in place; fasten,
lower hooks of clasp; unfasten top hook; fasten from lowest hooks
to top.
5.
Fasten hooks and eyes in soft extension.
6.
Fasten supporters just below clasp to hose at inside of leg.
Seventh step
7.
”
Source: Wikisource

Instructions in Spirella Corsetry…

“ Fasten all the front hose
supporters.
5.
See that the waist line of the corset is an the normal waist
line of the client all around the body.
6. Adjust the lacer in front to correct spacing. Tie and dispose
of lacer ends as usual.
7. Commence at top back and take up slack, spacing it cor-
rectly dawn to waist line. Tie lacer in hard knot at the waist,
leaving 6 or 8 inches far possible re-adjustment, and tuck ends
under lacer.
8.
Grasp the "pull-loop" at heavy part of hips and give a strong,
steady pull; take up slack to correct spacing
”
Source: Wikisource

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