I finished the corset tonight. It is made from cotton and has four ribs made from boning. I finished the top edge with a 2 inch wide bias strip of the cotton/silk blend. The opening has a row of hooks and eyes as the closure. I used a pattern that Ginny has used before. However, I need too fit it on her to make sure it fits right. I am concerned that it is too big. The bust and waist seem about 3 inches too big. If it is too big, I will just start over.
Here are the pictures.
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Inside of corset showing the boning. The seam has been hand stitched to the body to the seam flat and prevent fraying.
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| The hook side of the opening. I used a tape of hooks and eyes. |
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The opening showing the hooks and eyes.
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The bias binding along the top edge.
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The front of the corset.
Did you know Alexander McQueen's first job after he graduated from St. Martins was with a corset maker in London? I think designing and constructing corsets give you a great perspective on how to make a dress look great through the right structure underneath the fashion fabric.
I will be on vacation next week visiting Becky in Houston. My next post will be in two weeks when I start on the bodice.
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Hey Mom, I just measured the dress the corset is based on. It's 34.5 in at the bust and 28 in at the waist. I thought I cut the corset out straight from the pattern (i.e. no muslin practice), but I could be wrong. I'll check my files today and see what turns up.
ReplyDeleteI like the commentary about Alexander McQueen . . .
The bust on the corset I made is 38 inches. The waist is 32 inches. I guess I will be remaking the corset. It looks like you added to the seam allowances on the corset for the hips, but extended it into the bust and waist, too. I will cut the pattern back to measurements you mention in your reply when I remake it. Know anyone who it would fit?
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