Making an early Edwardian corset
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Hi everyone!
Welcome to a new project. I am making a new set of early Edwardian undergarments. I have decided to make a new corset and a set of combinations, aiming to place them around 1899-1903. I particularly like this period as the 'pigeon breast' wasn't at its highest yet. My end goal is to make a half-mourning dress, inspired by this time period.
I have an inspiration Pinterest board here: www.pinterest....
And here is the link of the pattern I purchased: www.etsy.com/u...
This pattern is based on an extant corset in Atelier Sylphe's collection. The original is made of one layer of fabric, with only one metal bone, which makes it quite lightweight. However, I flatlined my pale yellow cotton sateen with coutil. I really enjoyed working with this corset, I think the shape is absolutely phenomenal, even without tight lacing. I believe with some padding, it will absolutely give me the silhouette I am after.
Here are some good resources for corsetry supplies:
www.venacavade...
www.sewcurvy.com
Here is the busk tutorial I mentioned: www.sewcurvy.c...
Stay tuned for a video about making the combinations!
If you are interested in seeing some more of my work, here are some links:
Instagram: @catscostumery
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Blog: happilyevertaf...
Facebook: / catscostumery
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/V7V7...
Music from filmmusic.io
"Clear Waters" and "Eternal Hope" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
when you used fabric clips to help keep the coutille tense over the busk as you sew, i had to step back and blink. its quite ingenious! and yes, that little funny flap below the busk is indeed used for garter clips. the resulting corset is positively darling as well, and id adore it if you were to show us its future ensemble. lovely work!!!!!
Wow, turned out beautifully! I love the silhouette of this period, but it also terrifies me to attempt creating it...
Sorry couldn't help it, by most of those inspiration pictures are edited. Also they used a lot of padding in the bust and hips to make the waist look smaller than it actually is. Karolina Zebrowska has a good video on how they edited pictures in the earlier days. After you see the editing there, you can see it everywhere...th-cam.com/video/ZXbcPgfiB0Q/w-d-xo.html
@@efjeK Thanks.
I love how you added the gores. It looks way more efficient than how I've seen them done before.
You did an amazing job Cat!!
Sewing a similar S bend Atelier Sylphe pattern. The shapes of the panels look so familiar even from sewing, picking and then unpicking the seams many times! - panels # 4 & 5 & the hip gores are especially challenging to get just right even with basting. This is not a corset for beginners, too many curves and the hip gores to contend with. A corset pattern with straight lines is far easier and less stressful if you want to start sewing corsets!!
I'm going to need to make an early Edwardian corset soon. I just have a chemise so far, I'll probably have combinations done soon. I think I'm going to just go for it and do full-on pigeon breast. I like this pattern a lot, but I'd have to grade it up a lot and I'm not that experienced. Having videos is very helpful when trying to learn, so thank you!
I completely understand! I picked this pattern because the extant corset had a similar waist measurement so I could avoid having to change it much. I would recommend checking out Truly Victorian and Redthreaded as they both have great corset patterns!
@@CatsCostumery I've been using Truly Victorian patterns for the undergarments and I've been happy with them so far.
@Mirage Sur I second this question, mostly because my back naturally has that curve
@serendipidus1 It refers to that floppy shape in general, but of course you need something to create the shape. In my case I ended up putting ruffles on my corset cover, but I've seen an extant garment with some ruffles inside the bodice.
Beautiful result!! Would have loved to see it in motion from all sides at the end.
I love the attention to detail. It turned out great! ♥
Having done the same thing-marked my lines with heat erase pen then ironed them, if you stick them in the freezer for a while they come back a bit
Thanks for that info.
This is so beautiful. It’s so relaxing watching your videos. The yellow is delightful
I love the lace!
I would one day love to have the skills to achieve the beautiful stays you have made
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love the simple beauty of the corset you finished :)
Absolutely gorgeous work.
I love corset !
This was so neat to watch! The clips are such a great idea! Thank you for sharing this
Simply beautiful! Well done, thanks for sharing.
I just found your channel!! You're amazing!
Very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
This period of time is perfect for me; no bustle needed here. :)
INCRÍVEL.............ESPETACULAR
I too am often betrayed by my bobbin thread. I have a machine that requires manual oiling of the bobbin hook, it's a battle between enough oil and too much. 😭
I can relate. The subtle and unmistakable chatter/ tinkle of the bobbin as it drops back in the bobbin housing as you're happen to be in the middle of sewing a seam... And you know it's just your upper thread that's complying like a faithful, obedient dog while the bobbin is being feline! Yes! That fine balance between just the right amount of oil!
Just started watching. Where do you get the lovely clips that you used to hold the fabric to the busk, and what are they called?
Wonder clips. But the brand name ones are ridiculously expensive. Go on Amazon and order the generic ones. They're so great to use!
WOW!
beautiful! are the channels on the outside of the corset just decorational or do they have boning in them? If they do have boning in them, how does it work in the places they intersect with the straight bones where the casing is sewn on insde? Looking at similar patterns from symington database so no instructions of course, just trying to figure out how to execute certain aspects
Hello Cat,
could you please show the finished corset in a short video from all angles and in movement, please?
I would like to sew a corset myself, but I'm not sure yet, I like the silouett of this particular one. From the front and back it's gorgeous, but I would like to see it from other angles as well.
Greets
Nadine
I must have worse taste than I thought, the mock-up was actually kind of cute. ʬ( ´・֊・` )ʬ
The innards have seen a warzone but what garments insides haven't been ruffled a bit hehe
Where did you get the chemise in the thumbnail?
Hi! This is super super helpful in understanding the mechanics of it! I need a corset to go with my prom dress (I'm making 2015 Cinderella's dress), and i was wondering if this actually cinches your waist? I'm looking for something that does a little bit and I'm wondering if this pattern is any good for that purpose? Thank you!
Cinching in the waist depends a lot on your body shape! I've found I'm a bit squishy but not too much, so I don't get a lot of reduction with this corset (about 1'' to 2'', comfortably). I will warn though that if you want to wear a corset comfortably that does reduce your waist, it is very very important to wear it in and make sure you become used to it before wearing it for a longer period of time.
@@CatsCostumery thank you! That's pretty much all i want, my waist is naturally ~28 inches but I'd like to be closer to 26 for the ball haha. I definitely will get used to it before wearing it though
shame at the end where you show the photos of it finsihed there is an annoying pop up video advert thing covering half of the left picture might have ben better if you had, done a twirl around demonstration at the end, rather than a still photo that isn't on very long that we can only partly see, good work though.
yes! would have loved a clip of you wearing with the era clothes you mentioned in the beginning as well c:
Wow, thank you so much for this guide. How long time did it take to make it?
I think it took about two weeks to make!
Is it possible for you to make a corset of my own disire?
Hey! Thanks for sharing this! May I know what is the glue that you using?
that was fray-check!
Did u makes a mock.up
yep, I did! I always recommend making mockups :)
What are you using as a thimble?
it's one like this: amzn.to/3a9SrPy
@@CatsCostumery Thank you. I eventually found it online after I'd binge watched your vids. Its looks comfy for long nailed ladies x
You know the inspiration pics were edited right? Karolina Zebrowska has a good video about it. You can see the waist is way too tiny and uneven... Beautiful corset btw! Xx
th-cam.com/video/ZXbcPgfiB0Q/w-d-xo.html
yep they absolutely were! This sort of early manipulation with photos is fascinating. Creating the silhouette is mostly about illusion rather than waist reduction :)
This the second video of yours I've tried to watch but the clunking noise is too much for me. I'm sorry but I'm going to have to stop watching.
You voice is too low and music too loud for it :( specially at the beginning...
As a non native speaker it's harder to understand.