CORSET A WEEK CHALLENGE

Some time ago I decided to challenge myself to making a corset a week starting from scratch with a new pattern. The patterns may be inspired by historical garments, patents, vintage advertising or modifying existing patterns in my archive. Each corset will be a blank canvas in terms of fabric choice, trims, embellishment. Whilst creating one off samples for the shop the overall objective would be to create a large catalogue of block patterns that can be personalised for individual orders.

This week I went back to visit a small 12 panel corset belt pattern I originally developed some time ago. The centre front and back panels were printed silk with mesh sides and black accent used for the bone channels and bias binding.

I made two size versions varying the silk print on each style so each one a one off piece.

Both styles are available in the Shop. Designed to designed to leave a 1-2″ gap at the centre back and give a 2-3″ reduction to your waist.

POPPY– 20″ waist

Most suited to a person with the following natural measurement
Ribcage: 27/29″
Waist: 23/25″
Tophip (pelvis bone- about 10cm down from the waistline) 29/31″

ZINNIA– 23″ waist

Most suited to a person with the following natural measurement
Ribcage: 29/31″
Waist: 27/28″
Tophip (pelvis bone- about 10cm down from the waistline) 32/34″