How to sew a corset with your own hands - from the pattern to the tailoring

Of course, the corset is the main part of the wedding dress. He still remains stylish and not replaceable to emphasize the beauty of the figure of the bride. It can be decorated with embroidery, rhinestones, pearls, feathers, bows, which will make the dress more original and special. That is why when sewing a wedding dress one of the key points is how to sew a corset with your own hands. This, of course, is not an easy task that requires thorough preparation.

Modeling outfit, consider such nuances as the purpose of the corsage, material, type of figure. Also note that the basic patterns of the corsage are equally suitable for evening dress, wedding or casual. It all depends on the decor and fabric.

Consider the main types of corset.

This type is intended for girls with a figure that does not require adjustment. Often it is also called the corsage. Therefore, such a corset belongs to the category of ordinary clothing. Perfect for brides with the perfect figure and pregnant.

Designed for body shaping (shape changes): lifting the chest, shaping the waist line, back support. With such a corset, the bride is more graceful and graceful.

For sewing, they mainly use dense fabric (cotton can be used) for a lining, then the upper fabric (main) is sewn from the same fabric or from any one you like, for example, satin, lace, and lace. The advantage of the density of the fabric is that it will not give the product a wrinkled appearance and extra folds. If the corset is decorative, you can use silk.

Accessories include fasteners of the corset:

• locks;
• grommets;
• drawstrings for lacing;
• hooks;
• buttons;
• whalebone for slimming corset;
• spiral bones for curved seams;
• steel bones for straight seams. It is better not to take cheap plastic bones as they bend and twist.

Lacing is done either in front, or behind, or two at once. For slimming corsets, it is good in that it is possible to adjust the force of tightening, adjusting the corset to the desired size, regardless of whether you recover in time or lose weight. The main thing to know when to stop and not to overdo it in a corset.

You will also need these tools.:

• ruler;
• tissue hole punch;
• vanishing marker for pattern modeling;
• strips of cellophane;
• scissors;
• hammer for fixing grommets;
• sewing machine;
• rotary knife;

Having decided on the style, purpose of the corset (slimming, decorative), its appearance (modern, retro or even business style), shape of the neckline, length, etc., Try to sew it out of cheap fabric as a mock up.

The advantage of the pattern is that it can be corrected at different stages of sewing. With a clean option it will be harder to do. Also keep in mind that tailoring a corset takes a lot of time and it is the draft that will shorten it, especially if you sew it for the first time.

What pattern of a corset, dress, skirt or other type of clothing you would not choose, it should match the type of your figure and fit only the size of your physique. This is the main rule.

To measure, measure:

• chest girth;
• waist girth (in the place where you want to make it);
• circumference of the hips (along the line of protruding bones);
• also measure the distance: waistline - point under the breast, waistline - down the side seam, waistline - the bottom of the abdomen.

There are 2 ways to build patterns:

• Calculated - taking the necessary measurements, depending on the selected model and the construction of the pattern.
• Dummy or tattoos method - the method takes not much time (10-20 minutes depending on the complexity of the model), but it is accurate, taking into account the features of the figure. In this case, the matter is punctured directly on the person’s figure or mannequin.

Now the popularity is gaining a method of tattoos. On it and stop.

To make a pattern, prepare a dummy, a fading marker and cellophane strips 20 cm wide and 40-45 cm long. The number of strips depends on the planned number of parts.

1. We draw a corset. Tie the laces on the mannequin (you can use elastic bands) horizontally along the chest line, under the chest and at the waist, and also on the stomach (12-13 cm from the waist line).
2. Draw erasable marker lines on the tied laces, then remove them.
3. Mark the side seams and center front, back.
4. Mark the relief seams of the corset.
5. Take a cellophane strip and attach to the center of the front of the dummy. Transfer the lines of the first part (from the bend to the relief) with the handle.
6. Attach and translate the side part and back details.
7. Remove the parts and check them for flatness of the relief line.
8. Add seam allowances.

You approximately will have such a pattern.

Model the corset.

1. Take out the base pattern for the dress or build a rectangular grid and mark on it the waist, chest and hips lines according to your size, taking one of the patterns as an example. On the main pattern, transfer the lines and decorate the embossed cuts. Make a piece with Be sure to make allowances for seams - 2-3 cm.

2. Transfer the pattern to the fabric of the corset template. Place the pattern so that the central slice of the back is parallel to the fractional thread, respectively, the points of alignment of the parts along the waist line are parallel to the weft. That is, the corset should not stretch along the waistline. Basically, the left side duplicates the right, so you can fold the fabric in two layers, if the material of the lining and the main fabric are different, and immediately cut out a couple of parts. If you sew from the same fabric, fold it in 4 layers, aligning the edges.

3. Cut the fabric.

How to sew a corset:

1. Sweep the central template parts in front with the side, as well as the central parts of the back with the side of the lining. Shelf the stitch with the side details of the backrest. Try on the product and make the necessary adjustments.

2. Stitch and iron all seams.

3. Also make with the details of the main fabric. If there were changes in the lining, they are transferred to the base.

4. Connect the outer part with the lining.

5. Otstrochite drawstrings on the side seams and insert bones into them. Their length should be less than a seam by 2 cm. The ossicles should be located when grinding between the lining and the main fabric. Also note that the side seams of the two parts (back and front) must match. You can make a drawstring on both sides of the seam.

6. Instead of the scenes you can attach Rigilin. In this case, he tweaks on the base and on the base, and after the parts are connected. To do this, back off from the top of the side seam by 2 cm and fasten it with two lines. The ends of the regina must be wrapped with masking tape. Be sure to make the upper and lower bartacks.

If you opt for a lace, make markings for eyelets on the shelves. Make holes for them with a punch and make sure they hold tight.

To make loops:

• cut a long strip of fabric depending on the density of the hinges on the corset shelf;
• stitch it on the wrong side of the desired width;
• you will turn out a strip, having hooked a pin for an edge;
• cut it into strips, for example, 7 cm long, take into account the width of the ribbon or lace;
• sweep the edges of the segments so that the fabric does not crumble;
• Make loops between layers of corset fabrics on both shelves, keeping one width;
• stitch loops and retract the cord or ribbon. You can also sew the tape from the main fabric. To do this, you need to sew a long strip of the desired width, turn out, straighten the stitched top edge and carefully sew the bottom edge.

It remains to decorate the corset with lace, rhinestones, beads, bows.