Please note this is not a proper historical corset, but more of a simplified boned bodice. It does not have all of the finishing touches that professional corset makers would use, but it is perfect for a big night out, as a piece for a costume, or as a base for an evening dress. Happy sewing!
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Materials:
- Outer fabric of your choice (not too delicate or your bones will pop out, I used raw silk)
- Lining fabric, ideally coutil (cotton specifically for corsets), but any strong non-stretch woven cotton fabric will do.
- Interfacing
- Spiral/steel boning, 20 for this corset
- Eyelets
- Lacing
Tools:
- Eyelet Tool/Hammer
- Sewing Machine (obviously!)
- Rotary cutter and mat
- Fabric/leather punch (optional)
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How long do you think it would take a beginner to make a corset?????
I need one for Halloween, and the ones online will not ship to my house on time.
The front of a corset will hold it's shape pretty well. It will conform to your shape to some extent, but as they were designed to "shape" you, what you sew is what you get for the most part. That is why I really recommend trying a sample first to make sure the fit is what you are going for, since once all the bones are in, it aint changing much! Hope that helps...
and I am sure any woman would love homemade lingerie as a present!
Natalina,I have subscribed to you.Please teach us more.
And if I may say so: Your'e stunning, lady.
Stunning!
I've tried and tried to understand from many ibles how to get all the steps right and this one comes closest to understandability. Most all suffer from the logical "this is a somewhat advanced topic, so we're going to assume you know how to sew and all the terminology involved". I can sew, heck, I can even thread a serger, but when it comes to 'what layer goes where, and when to use what stitch for what seam(s) it gets out of hand quickly...
Particularly difficult is getting the darn thing to lay flat, even when ironing - it's a compound curve, designed specifically NOT to lay flat after you've sewn it ;)
It's tricky but you've pulled it off wonderfully! One day I shall get this project done! One day!
Small ones are available at any sewing supplies store for under $10
Example, tho I don't shop here unless I have to,
http://www.joann.com/joann/search/searchall.jsp?keyword=ham&catPath=All%20Products////Product%20Home////UserSearch1=ham&_requestid=3317389