Introduction: Bucky Barnes Inspired Under-Bust Corset
I made a Bucky Barnes inspired under-bust corset. I made it to wear to Disneyland but it can definitely be worked into a cosplay. These instructions can also be used to make regular or other character themed corsets.
Supplies
- Leather/pleather
- Sewing Machine (thread, needle, pins, etc)
- Red Paint & Mod Podge
- 1/4 Inch Grommet Kit
- Black Fabric or an Old T-shirt
- Saran Wrap
- Masking Tape
- Sewing and Craft Scissors
- 1/4 Inch Boning
- Ribbon
- Card Stock
- Iron
Step 1: Make a Mold for Your Pattern
- wrap your torso in saran wrap (this is best done unclothed or wearing tight clothing for the best fit)
- wrap your torso with masking tape where you previously wrapped the saran wrap (make sure you wrap everywhere the corset will lie)
Step 2: Cut Your Mold and Make a Pattern
- cut down the back of your mold (you can use your spine as a guide)
- draw your pattern out on to your mold (make sure to draw your pattern along the curvature of the bust)
- cut along the lines you drew
- trace what your pieces onto card stock
Tips:
- (there isn’t a template for your pattern, you are making the pattern)
- (just draw out whatever you think will look good, this step is all about trial and error)
- (you can put the paper pattern against your body to see how it will look and if it will fit)
Step 3: Add a Seam Allowance
- trace your card stock onto another piece of card stock
- add a 1/4 inch seam allowance then cut out
- YOU NOW HAVE YOUR PATTERN!!!
Step 4: Trace & Cut Out Pattern
- trace your pattern onto your leather/fabric
- cut out pattern
Step 5: Pin and Sew Panels Together
- pin panels together
- sew panels together
- back stitch if desired to add strength to your panels
Step 6: Clean Up
- cut off extra fabric along seams
- iron all the seams(green lines) flat (this is so the corset will sit flat onto the wearer)
Step 7: Sew on the Lining
- use your pattern from earlier to cut out the lining (however, make sure to add a seam allowance)
- sew the corset to the lining so that it is inside out
- sew the top and the sides (leave the bottom open so you can turn it right side out)
Step 8: Add Boning & Final Embellishments
- turn the corset right side out
- sew pockets for boning (you can pin the boning onto the front as a guide)
- cut boning to size and slide boning into pockets (you can burn the edges of the boning to round the edges and keep it from fraying)
- sew on the star and add any other embellishments you desire
- (if you don’t have red leather/pleather you can achieve the same look by painting the leather you have red and sealing it with mod podge)
Step 9: Hem the Bottom
- fold over and pin the extra fabric on the bottom of the corset
- pin the bottom in place and hem the bottom
- it’s okay if the back is a bit messy, you wont see it in the end
- focus more on sewing along the same width from the bottom
Step 10: Add the Grommets
- add 4 to 6 evenly spaced grommets on each side depending on the size of your corset
- I used 1/4 inch grommets but if you like the look of bigger grommets you can use 1/2 inch ones
Step 11: Finishing Touches
- cut your ribbon to desired length
- lace up the back of the corset with the ribbon
- Voila! You are now fabulous : )