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Title: Binding a corset
Post by: gem on September 23, 2009, 09:19:40 PM
Now that the tabs of my Simplicity corset are bound, I'm ready to start binding the rest of it!  Well, "ready" is relative.  I guess I mean that binding it is the next step.  ;)

I'm wondering if there's an order to this.  Where should I start?  How do I manage the ends, etc?

Here's what the thing looks like, if it helps (and the lower edge will be tabbed).

(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL417/1033223/4707019/374697391.jpg)

Any tips before I launch myself headlong into this?

Gramercy!!
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: Genievea Brookstone on September 23, 2009, 10:33:14 PM
I would start at one of the center top backs. The trim I used was attached to bias tape. I did the upper first then trimmed the lower. I machine stitched it on the front an hand stitched it when folded over to the inside.
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: operafantomet on September 24, 2009, 02:21:47 AM
Can I just say how cool it looks?
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: Kate XXXXXX on September 24, 2009, 03:31:34 AM
It's PINK!

And it's gonna be lovely.

If you are binding the back opening, start and finish at the bottom corners.
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: Lady Rosalind on September 24, 2009, 08:40:37 AM
No advice, but I just have to say I love that fabric, and the corset looks great!
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on September 24, 2009, 10:31:46 AM


How I bind a corset is by starting with the Center Back opening of Center Front, depending on how it will lace. Then I do the rest of it. The edges look more finished that way.
Title: Re: Binding a corset
Post by: WaywardWench on September 24, 2009, 01:58:33 PM
I bookmarked this video a while back. She makes it look so easy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvzC28r0cPM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvzC28r0cPM)