Corset Pattern
(thanks to our new intern Melinda for making this awesome step by step!)
1. First, measure your front from the top of your bust to your waist. draw a line on your pattern paper with that measurement.
2. Next, take your bust measurement subtract 2 inches from that measurement and divide that number by 2.
3. Mark the half way point on the top line. Mark a point two inches to the left of the halfway point and 1-3 inches down (1 inch for A cup, 2 inches for B cup, 3 inches for C cup and so on). Mark a point on the quater point of the bust line.
4. Measure from your underarm to your waist.
5. Measure your waist and subtract 2 inches from that measurement then divide that number by two. Mark that measurement 2 inches below the dotted line.
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woooow!! loved it!! just made on for me and it looks soo great =) i'm going to make one for my sister soon haha =) thx guys!! great idea =)
love this!
Love it so much, but a tiny bit confusing about where exactly to place the different Xs and curved lines...
Thank you i have been looking for this for a long time and you are the first ones to make it idiot proof :) Thanks guys!
can't wait to try this! thanks alot, guys!
OMG!!! i've been looking for a relatively easy to follow corset pattern and i found it!!! thanks so much!
(1) Corsets will keep their shape better if they are boned along the eyelet edge. For a front-laced "fashion corset" (such as the one created here), normal plastic boning from the fabric shop will do. Turn the garment, leaving at least 1" unsewn on either the top or bottom edge. In from the center front, sew a channel about 1/4" wider than the boning, stopping about 1" from the unfinished edge. Cut two pieces of boning to size about 1.5" shorter than the front seam, and slip one piece into each channel. Finish the open edge. When you place your eyelets, place them about 1/4" from the boning channels. For firmer boning, you can use large heavy (3/8" - 1/2" wide by 24" long) cable ties from Home Depot and cut them down to size. If you are big-busted (C-cup or larger), you may prefer your corset to have even more support, either "corded" or fully-boned. Check out Drea Leed's corset-generator page (http://www.elizabethancostume.net/custompat/). Drea's pattern gives an historically accurate shape for the Elizabethan era. The instructions for creating the corset from the pattern include instructions for variations on the design as well as diagrams for fully boning a back-laced corset.
I was looking for something to give my friend becuz her birthday is in like 3 weeks so YEAH!!! I have something thanks alot!!
this is awesome, I love corsets but the ones I like cost way to much and I've got alot of really cool t-shirts that don't fit that i've been wanting something to do with.
thanks so much! cant wait till i can try this! i have some material waiting...
smart idea, thank you, perfect for my large rib cage and yet small breast. i have never fit in any corset.
thank you soo much. T_T
i love how its a custom fit! really cool!
great! if you want to add bones, that can´t be too hard?
I LOVE this site! I have been trying to find a cool sewing link that is NOT full of ducks and hearts! thanks
I have a question about this...
I -REALLY- want to make this corset pattern for myself, but ahh..
What should be done for bust sizes that go beyond a D cup?
I love this pattern guys! its so simplee ahh-I've ALWAYS wanted to make a corset but the mathmatics and measuring involved were just to hard/to much work! argh! thanks so much! I jsut made my own pattern and I'm gonna post my results on the forums later-thanks again guys! :)
I was wondering if you had a pattern for a corset that just goes on the tummy area. Cuz i wanna make one of those too....
i have a question... is the subtract 2 for the front connection with the ribbon, so that both panels dont touch? If anyone knows pleese answer
I am so confused about the first green X How do you know where to put it as far as the horizontal goes??? Also, whats up with the bottom curve not hitting that middle (the 1/2X)
Other than that, this patter is pretty sweet and I cant wait to try it
thanks girls i am making one to try Thanks for your ideas let me know if u have more Thanks Donna64
Other than that, this patter is pretty sweet and I cant wait to try it
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