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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.

c. 1901 Corset Front

c. 1901 Corset Side

c. 1901 Corset Back

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.

Date: 2019-01-27 12:53 am (UTC)
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Nice fit. The curvy bits really accentuate the lines.

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