I can't put it off any longer: aka the corset saga

[DonaCatalina]

Yes, I am using it as a prototype. It was the most comfortable corset I've ever worn until it got too big.

[Anna Iram]

This is interesting. Completly different from how I made mine. Is the advantage to boning channels in less poke through?

[DonaCatalina]

Yes, the boning channels are a densely woven material of a heavier fabric than the down proof ticking. Since I am using white steel boning I wanted to make sure I had adequate protection. Two of my earliest corsets became useless once the boning poked through the fabric.
The other advantage to boning channels is that I can sew them down directly to the inner lining so that they stay in place as subsequent layers are added.


As for the busk, that was the easiest item to obtain of any of this. My husband took the broken busk down to Allied Plastics in Dallas. They traced it out on a sheet and cut him 2 for $25.
Consequently it is very slightly larger than the old busk; but not enough to make a difference.

[DonaCatalina]

well, the corst is all assembled, awaiting grommets. I'll try to post photos soon.

[gem]

Huzzah!! Well done. (And may I say, I was actually pleased to see that this went together for you over a course of several months. I, too, sew at a 'measured pace'  and it can be disheartening to watch other costumers whip out their projects in no time!)

[DonaCatalina]

We have achiebed Corsetry!
I had to make myself finish since we'll be going to TRF Nov. 10.
I made my husband cut the holes and set the grommets.