Underbust Bodice/Corset Pattern

[Earl of Surrey]

Here at the Tudor Rose Leather Workshop (www.tudorroseleather.com), we've received an inquiry to make an underbust corset out of leather.  Its for a female rogue/pirate/baudy-wench character. 

We make alot of custom items and for things that need to fit just so, we usually just go in search of a professional pattern.  However, we've been surprised at how few patterns seem available from McCalls etc.  Most seem to come above the bust. 

Can anyone recommend a fairly simple pattern for this?  Leather (like upholstery leather) has its own peculiarities, not the least is its thickness, that make complex patterns difficult to use.  Thanks in advance.

[Trillium]

I know simplicity has one, it is a gypsy pattern.  I believe there is another older pattern also.

[Lady Isabella]

Simplicity Costumes 9966
I have one size 6-12

[Earl of Surrey]

Thanks.

I'm afraid I left out an important detail.  They don't want a collar, the bits that go around the back of the neck/shoulders.  Do either of these patterns allow for this?

[Adriana Rose]

sounds like a cincher to me the simplicity belly dance pattern has a very simple one that I have seen and they do look very nice. Its just a matter of making it into one peice, should be easy peasy.

[Kate XXXXXX]

I would suggest drafting your own pattern to the customer's measurements.  Try adapting this for a basic pattern: http://katafalk.wordpress.com/2010/06/24/underbust-pattern-tutorial/

Or this one: http://ultharkitty.livejournal.com/641477.html

If you want a commercial pattern, try the Laughing Moon underbust: http://www.lafnmoon.com/113_underbust_corset.html

[Taffy Saltwater]

I love this pattern.  I use steel boning, waist tape, and lengthened it above the waistline by an inch:  http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=91&cat=6&page=1

[Earl of Surrey]

Thank you so much.