Hello everyone,
October is here, and I have so much to share with you this month — corsets, a fun market story, a brand-new course, and the official announcement of our 2027 Annual Symposium. Get comfy, this is a good one!
A New Collaboration: Corsets Meet Curvy Fit
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been working behind the scenes with Barbie Anne Bridal to help refine her new curvy line — and inner corsets are a key part of it! I designed the corsets myself, and I’ve been working closely with her factory to get every detail gorgeous, from the structure down to the finishing. It’s been such a fun creative process, and I can’t wait to show you more as it comes together.
My Corset Adventure at Market
Speaking of corsets, I have to tell you about something that happened at Chicago Market. I shipped out to the market some of my corset samples — not sewn into a dress, just the samples themselves — so store owners could see the construction up close. I honestly wasn’t expecting much of a reaction, but store after store kept picking them up, asking questions, and wanting to know if they could buy them!
Barbie suggested I reach out to her factory to see if they’d be willing to produce corset kits for sale. I asked… and they said yes! I’m currently working with the factory to bring these kits to life, and I’m hoping (fingers tightly crossed!) to have them ready to sell in time for the January Bodice Symposium. I’ll keep you posted as this develops.
Factory Sample
Easy Peasy Corset
New Course: Hidden Support — The Inner Corset Masterclass
All of this corset excitement led me to something I’m thrilled to launch soon: my brand-new course, Hidden Support: The Inner Corset Masterclass, debuting at the Symposium Jan.2027!
To be really really clear, this isn’t about building a stand alone corset worn as its own undergarment. This workshop is all about the half corsets that get built right into the side seams of a manufactured wedding gown — the kind that take the tension off the back zipper, snatch in the waist, and give beautiful support to the bust.
Inside the course, you’ll get:
- 8 in-depth training videos
- Direct links to all the supplies you’ll need
- Instruction on a full range of builds, from easy-peasy options all the way up to super sturdy, high-end construction
Whether you’re just getting comfortable with structural sewing or you’re ready to offer your brides the highest level of built-in support, this course will meet you where you are.
I’ll have this ready for the Symposium. Which brings me to our second part of this newsletter…
Announcing Our 2027 Annual Symposium!
And now, the moment many of you have been waiting for — it’s official!
Bodices: Fit From the Inside Out Anderson Bridal Alterations Academy — 2027 Annual Symposium January 4–9, 2027
This year’s online Symposium raises the bar once again. It’s an advanced, immersive, completely online training experience built for bridal specialists who are ready to master the technique, precision, and artistry that a truly perfect bodice demands.
This Year’s Topics Include:
- Taking In & Letting Out the Bodice
- Bust Support — Structure, Function & Fit
- Necklines
- Shortening the Torso
- Seat Belts and Waist Stays
- Bras
FREE Sign up for the Bodice Symposium
Registration starts now, and I can’t wait to spend this time in January diving deep into bodice mastery with all of you.
Thank you, as always, for being part of this community. It’s an exciting season, and I’m so glad to have you along for it!
Love,
Dee Dee