Corset closure

This entry will hopefully explain different ways of corset lacing and tips for you to get the best cinch and extend the life of your corset. First of all, let's talk about laces. The laces of a corset can be double-faced satin ribbon or flat cotton laces as a standard. The choice mainly depends on aesthetics and the maker's preference, as they both are commonly strong and durable. You can see the difference in between these kinds of laces on the image above. The green Electra Designs corset…

Boned white cotton corset, Vivienne Westwood, British, 1996

Adding a Corset Back to Make a Dress Bigger: Do you have a beautiful dress that you would love to wear, but it's too tight and just doesn't fit anymore? Don't get rid of it, just give it a new beautiful corset back that will add some inches to make it fit perfectly.I've been altering formal dr…

This is my first time ever posting a new topic, so everyone bear with me if get it all wrong! :D There seems to be a bit of interest lately in ways to sew the boning structure and other layers that ma

Several PDF books on how to make corsets. Some focus on "how to put in a busk", others on "how to make bone casings" and some outline how to make a corset from start to finish.

Lacing up and re-lacing your Starkers custom made corset

A corset dress is a dress that laces up the back like a corset. It is a great alternative to the usual zipper closure because you can adjust it to fit your figure. Corset dresses can be expensive, but you can always make your own using an...

A one-layer late Edwardian era midbust cotton corset made with a pattern from the 1910s. Metal bones and front button-up busk give this corset it's beautiful iconic for that period shape. I offer a custom-made copy of this corset in any fabric you like, we can discuss all the available options to pick a perfect one for you. Please mention your measurements, when placing your order. For correct place of measuring, see picture. Please, mention the following measurements: Bust(A) Under Bust…

Woman's white corset cover, bobbin lace at neck, center front closure with buttonholes but missing buttons

🍀 This PDF Pattern is for an 1890s Corset, digitized from the Symington Corset Pattern Collection 🍀 UPDATE: 04/11/2024 Pattern prints out at full scale in Paper Sizes: A4: 21 x 29.7 cm (14 Pages) US Letter: 8.5 x 11 inch (14 Pages) MULTIPLE WAIST SIZES: 22.5 - 38.5 inch (57.2 - 97.8cm) Busk Length: 12 inch This corset is a midbust and features a front busk closure as well as metal grommets. It can be made from one layer, two layers (like in the sample photos), mesh, or any variation you…