c. 1901 Corset

[atherleisure]

I finished a corset using the c. 1901 pattern from Corsets and Crinolines a few months ago and finally took pictures a few weeks ago. I'm not sure what I'm going to use it for, but a friend was making her first corset so I made this while helping her with hers. I was able to use the pattern almost exactly as is. I just took a hair off of every seamline except the hip pieces. It's a single layer of coutil with artificial whalebone.

I really like the way all the bones come together at the bottom of the front. I don't think it would be so noticeable without the flossing so I'm definitely glad I did the flossing on it.







Someone had recommended cotton macrame cord to me as a lacing material, but I hate it. It made my hands hurt trying to tighten the corset so I'm going to replace it at some point. Then I expect that the lacing will actually be even down the back. It was when I had the mock-up laced with a ribbon. It will also let me knot the laces at the bust so they don't work their way tighter at the top.

Comments

[mala_14]

Looks great! The flossing is really pretty. I love how neat and tidy your corsets always look. And it's cool that you can really see the S-curve silhouette shaping in this corset. Good to know about the macrame cord. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[atherleisure]

Thanks. I love getting recommendations for things that work well as well as the reverse so I try.

[danabren]

The flossing really adds the frosting to that cupcake. Looks great!

[atherleisure]

Thank you. Flossing can be painful, but it does make a corset look finished.

[marianme]

Nice fit. The curvy bits really accentuate the lines.

[atherleisure]

Thanks. It was lucky that this turned out to be close to my size. The fitting might have been a nightmare otherwise!

[bethzylla]

It's beautiful! I love the curvy pieces. That type of design is on my "Someday" list. :)

It was me who suggested the cotton macrame cord. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you! I hope you find something that you like better, and that is easier on your hands. Admittedly, my hands are pretty tough these days.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. It wound up not being as difficult to sew as I had thought it might be since I turned under and top-stitched all the seams.

I remembered that you suggested the cord. My hands are not very tough. I still think it will be useful for filling rouleaux the next time I make an 1820's dress or something.

[theladyrebecca]

That's so pretty! I love the shaping on the corset, and the flossing is such a nice touch!

[atherleisure]

Thank you!