Dark Garden, but not just because it's halfway between where I work and where I live, or that I know some of the girls who work there, or because they always flatter me. My girlfriend thinks my corset makes me look "yummy", and I know a compliment when I hear one.

I can't vouch for US makers, but I'm having Cathrine Harman ( www.harmanhay.co.uk/ ) make me a custom corset and she is very detail oriented so I'm sure it's going to come out very well. Have a look at her period reproduction work - it's very stunning.

I've heard good things about Dark Garden, Azrael's Accomplice, Corinthia's and Versatile Fashions in North America, as well.

I also have a second-hand corset from Meschantes which is lovely and well-made, but I've heard a few complaints about custom orders not fitting properly or just plain never arriving.

I got mine from Laced.biz
it fits wonderfully and has with stood 4 years of abuse.

For my wedding, I'm going to Dark Garden in SF for my first custom corset. Before now, I was not willing to get a custom one. My rationale was that I got bored with my clothing too quickly, so I should just get bodices, which are cheaper. They usually fit me pretty well. As I get older, however, I see the rationale behind getting something that is well made and fits really well to hide those curves that come with age.

I get mine from Alter-Ego on ebay. They are fast and you definitely won't be disappointed. I love mine!!! I'm planning to continue to order from them.

stores.ebay.com/ALTER-EGO-EROTICS

I get my corsets (among other things) out my very own handy dandy shop. If dear readers have not already settled on one of the other fine makers suggested, take a look here: www.vixenleather.com The site is a bit under construction (the boss took a vacation half way through an update) but I'm still here and working, so drop a line if you like =) I've just added lining in whatever fabric suits your fancy to the list of things Vixen can handle (hurrah new machines!) We're as custom as you like, or there's the usual stock.

If you're bent on cloth, I strongly recommend Mayfaire Moon ( www.mayfairemoon.com ). Nikki's stuff is quite literally breathtaking. I adore mine and she's superb with customer service, in my experience.

Enjoy!

I have a Stormy Leather for sale that I love but can no longer corset anymore (damned kidney failure)--see my tribe album, but I really do love Stormy Leather. They fit like a dream. Delicious Corsets are good as well.

I make mine, but the most stunning I have ever seen come from www.creationslescarpolette.com/