Ivy’s Custom Corsetry

Specialties

IVY’s Custom Corsetry specializes in steel busk and steel boned custom corsets for the modern figure. We offer waist training, figure enhancing, back supporting, fashion, foundation, and theatrical/​cosplay corsets. Sizing is not an issue, as we are a custom business.

We also offer custom dressmaking for your special occasion. Example: Bridal. Prom. Birthday. Vacation. Etc. Etc.

History

Established in 2007.

As our first corset was built in 1997 we started building corsets publicly in 2007. We enjoy a wide cliental and have sent custom corsets all over the continental US as well as other countries.

Meet the Business Owner

Robin R.

Business Owner

Robin Richardson is a self-​taught dressmaker who has been working in the clothing business for 32 years. Her interest in corsetry began in 1997 after a visit to The Smithsonian Institution, where the beauty and technicality of corset building began. Through intense research, study, and construction she has found patterns and forms to please her clients.

Robin opened a retail location in 2007 in Royal Oak Michigan where she grew her business by participating in local fashion shows and charity events. The response is always positive and exciting. Recently she relocated her business to her home studio where a small team of seamstresses work under her close supervision.

Inspiration comes from fabrics and historical images. Corsets are made with 3 layers of fabric, steel busk and steel bones — both spiral and flat. Two piece grommets and tubular corset lacing.