1840's Corset
Jan. 7th, 2011 08:11 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
izodieaThe other day I got around to finishing and trying on the mock-up for my next corset. The pattern is an original combo I got from combining my Regency corset (bottom) and Civil War corset (Top). Silhouette wise this made the most sense historically. Right off the bat The result is better than I had hoped for !!!
Reference Images:
My mock-up:
IT FITS!!! I feel like that really never happens on the first try, but a few small tweaks and I think I am in business for the final version. It was even pretty comfy in the sitting-test (Last photo) I need to cut the hips a little higher, but it did not do anything weird to my bust or hips while I sat at my desk and watched TV (I'v been Marathon watching Prison break while I sew)
I am still not 100% sold on the hip gores though, I like how they look quilted (Or the lines I drew to symbolize quilting) but I also like how they look more plain on the references, opinions?
The final version Will be the Light blue Silk Satin, and quilted with white thread for some contrast. I have plenty of coutil for the strength layer (Thank you lost coat patterns new Year sale!) I also have a metal busk and white grommets.
Does anyone think cotton batting or flannel will be better for the quilting filler? I suppose test swatches are in order at some point soon. I know someone told me not to interface the fashion fabric when cording, I suppose the same is true for quilting?
Reference Images:
My mock-up:
IT FITS!!! I feel like that really never happens on the first try, but a few small tweaks and I think I am in business for the final version. It was even pretty comfy in the sitting-test (Last photo) I need to cut the hips a little higher, but it did not do anything weird to my bust or hips while I sat at my desk and watched TV (I'v been Marathon watching Prison break while I sew)
I am still not 100% sold on the hip gores though, I like how they look quilted (Or the lines I drew to symbolize quilting) but I also like how they look more plain on the references, opinions?
The final version Will be the Light blue Silk Satin, and quilted with white thread for some contrast. I have plenty of coutil for the strength layer (Thank you lost coat patterns new Year sale!) I also have a metal busk and white grommets.
Does anyone think cotton batting or flannel will be better for the quilting filler? I suppose test swatches are in order at some point soon. I know someone told me not to interface the fashion fabric when cording, I suppose the same is true for quilting?