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Celebrity DIY Style: Corsets
Whether it's an actor who's wearing a corset for a movie such as Tim Curry in the Rocky Horror Picture Show or a celebrity such as Dita Von Teese who wears it just for fun, you have to admit, corsets are one hot clothing item. For quite some time now, I've been wanting to make a corset of my own. The problem? Where to start. This weekend I started reading Linda Sparks' book, The Basics of Corset Building which covers everything from tools and materials, how to properly fit and alter your corset pattern, and construction. With a little knowledge behind me, I think I'm about ready to make my own. For commercial patterns, Linda recommends two historically correct designs: Laughing Moon's Dore Corset and Simplicity 9769. However, if period designs don't concern you then there are a plethra of patterns and tutorias available: Simplicity 5006, 6480, and 2966 (made from recycled magazine images), McCall 4861 and 3609, Butterick 4669 and 4254, Burda 8601, or one of several online tutorials such as how to make a custom fit corset pattern with duct tape, this one from Craftster, and of course one from our very own Lindsey Chen. Online retailers such as Farthengales, CorsetMaking.com, and Vogue Fabrics (who also sell a corset building kit) can supply you with everything you need to make your own corset.
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