The process of making a corset takes a long time and is a little difficult to make, but there are other ways to make the corset making process easier for beginners. Carefully read this article to learn the easy process of making a corset.
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Part 1 of 5: Preparation
Step 1. Find or create a pattern
For beginners, look for corset patterns online or in pattern catalogs to create the desired pattern. A pattern must match your measurements for the result to be satisfactory.
- It's important to remember that the basic patterns in commonly used corsets will get perfect results for beginners. The process of making a corset can be quite difficult, so take a pattern from your body size when making a corset.
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You can get corset patterns for free or by buying them. However, you can get a good type of pattern by buying a corset pattern sold by the owner. You can look at several sources which include:
- https://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=27&cat=3&page=1
- https://www.corsettraining.net/corset-patterns
- Alternatively, you can also make your own corset pattern, but this process is more complicated to measure your measurements using graph paper.
Step 2. Determine your size
A good pattern usually has a size 6 to 26. Measure your chest, waist and hips when creating the pattern.
- Wrap the measuring tape around your chest while wearing your usual bra size to measure your chest.
- Measure your waist by wrapping the tape measure at the deepest part of your waist, about 5 cm above your belly button.
- You can measure your hips by wrapping a tape measure around the widest part of your hips. Usually 20 cm below your waist measurement.
Step 3. Prepare the fabric
Check the corset fabric to make sure that the fabric used is of good quality.
- You can reduce the size of the fabric by ironing.
- Check thread groove. The thread should stay straight on the track. Stretch the thread and tie the thread by pulling the fabric on the bias in both directions. This can help the yarn stay straight and strong. Iron along the thread line to keep the thread straight and in its path.
Step 4. Glue the pattern onto the fabric
Place the pattern on top of the fabric following the direction of the thread and allow the fabric to stretch slightly against the pattern. Then attach the pattern to the fabric.
You can also use a thicker pattern. If you choose this method, mark the lines on the pattern with chalk before cutting it out
Step 5. Cut out the outside
Make sure you cut the outside according to the pattern. If there is a difference in size, the corset will not look perfect.
- Cut the back twice, i.e. at the creases but without leaving any layer on the back.
- Cut the front twice, i.e. at the creases but without leaving any layer on the front.
- Scissors twice on the entire section.
Step 6. Draw a metal boning path
Use a sewing machine to sew a series of lines on the back of the river. These lines will serve as metal boning lines, hole lines and final boning metal lines.
- Keep the lines as straight as possible.
- Make the path as wide as possible according to the thickness of the frame.
Part 2 of 5: Stitches
Step 1. Glue each piece together
Assemble all parts according to pattern instructions. Glue it all over so it doesn't slide around when you sew.
- You can also loosen the basting on each section to produce the same size.
- If the stitches are correct, meaning that everything fits into the pattern, you can then adjust the top edge and use a sewing machine to form the seams without using needles or basting.
- Make sure there are no mistakes in the seams.
Step 2. Sew each piece
Use a sewing machine to sew in parallel directions.
- The edges of the fabric should come out with each side at the same time. The seam retainer will be held in place by the frame wrap on the outside of the bodice.
- Do not sew the back panel.
Step 3. Press the seam open
Once all the layers have been sewn, you will need to press the seams towards the back until they are exposed. The position of the layer must be horizontal
- Trim excess fabric if necessary to prevent creases.
- You can also press the layer open when you want to use it.
Step 4. Sew the ribbon at the waist
Place the ribbon at the waistline in your bodice. Straight on the front and back.
The length of the ribbon should be adjusted to your waist measurement. Add 5 cm to the seam and divide it into two parts. You will need to cut two pieces of tape when measuring. One tape for the front, one tape for the back
Step 5. Sew the back
Sew in a straight line on the back, placing the ribbon between the layers.
- Once done, then open the trim layer.
- It is useful to measure the waist and check the size before cutting the excess seam.
Part 3 of 5: Outer Coating
Step 1. Cut the strips from the path
Cut a few strips from the track on the bias. Cut a few other sections in the thread groove or parallel to the edge of the fabric.
- Cut the bias to create a curved lining. This can make the coating vertical with steel boning.
- Each strip must be 2 times wider than the frame that will be used for boning, must be at least the same length as the bodice. Usually the strip requires a width of 2.5 cm.
- The amount of your coating should match the number of pieces of your boning steel.
Step 2. Press the lining inward
Use a bias to press the fabric strip into the upholstery.
If you don't have a bias rounder, fold and press the strip until the long ends fold back and meet in the middle of the strip. The upholstery should have a width of 0.95 cm
Step 3. Sew the first bias lining variation
Any round bias lining that is useful for giving variety should be placed on the front and sewn along the edges.
- This layer is curved, usually extending from the middle in front, just below the chest and then around your body.
- However, this coating is not so necessary on the corset.
Step 4. Sew the lining vertically
Your lining pins will occupy along the front of the bodice. Sew the lining downhill.
Upholstery is only needed on the front line of the bodice. You may only need one liner on the center of the front or you can make more than one depending on how wide your boning frame is. Wider frames require less upholstery, while thinner frames require more upholstery
Part 4 of 5: Installing Bindings, Bones, and Eyelets
Step 1. Tie the ribbon in place
If you are using faux leather or genuine leather, you will not use pins. However, you will need to sew the ribbon along the corner at the bottom. Press and tie the ribbon then fold the ribbon inward.
- You can also use satin hooks, cotton or similar. Choose according to your taste, each type of fabric will give a different look.
- Complete the entire process of gluing the tape into place and using the same technique.
Step 2. Sew the bindings
Use a sewing machine to sew the bindings in place.
Until this process, you must add boning for the bottom first before finishing the top
Step 3. Cut the frame
Use a wire cutter to cut the frame beyond the corset.
Determine the correct length by placing the boning through the stitched path to your bodice. Measure until the boning is passable by the shrinkage and widening of the fabric
Step 4. Determine the correct length by laying the boning through the stitched path to your bodice
Measure until the boning is passable by the shrinkage and widening of the fabric.
If you are having trouble tipping the frame, you can use regular glue or strong glue
Step 5. Insert the frame
Slide the frame until it fits into your corset case.
Sew along the top to hold the frame in place. Do not sew on the top of the frame, as doing so could break your sewing machine needle
Step 6. Tie the top
Use the ribbon sewn in the same technique as you sew the ribbon on the bottom.
Step 7. Insert grommets (eyelets)
Leave room for grommets along both sides of your bodice about 2.5 cm. At the waist, leave room for four grommets about 0.5 cm.
- Use a safety pin to make the holes the grommets have placed.
- Use a hammer to press the grommets to fit within your bodice.
Part 5 of 5: Final Process
Step 1. Tie the bodice
Starting from the top of the corset to the waist by crossing. Then do it from the bottom to the top in the same way. Tie the laces like you would tie shoelaces.
- You will need a 5 meter long rope to tie your corset.
- Ribbon and twill are the best shapes for your corset.
Step 2. Attach the corset to your body
The top of the corset should cover your nipples and the bottom should extend up to your hips.
