tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660457751315582502.post3031352983704666963..comments2023-10-14T06:28:40.871-07:00Comments on The Petulant Needle: The Joys of (planned) CorsetrySarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978703690282366558noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660457751315582502.post-90749189451928859442011-07-08T23:28:46.585-07:002011-07-08T23:28:46.585-07:00Hi Crystal, thanks for the advice! I have made cor...Hi Crystal, thanks for the advice! I have made corsets without sewing the channels through the fashion fabric, and sometimes the fashion fabric pulls funny on top of the foundation fabrics. Do you have any advice to prevent this? I am thinking that perhaps I could just hand stitch (so as to avoid the bones) through all the layers in the valley of the seams to secure it all and prevent different rates of stretch when the garment is worn. But I think you're right, that might be the best way to avoid some of these issues. <br /><br />I am also heartened to hear that you've had no problems with front lacing! Front and back is a good idea, I'll have to consider that; I like the idea of having a corset that is flexible with weight fluctuations, since even if I don't gain or lose weight, I feel like my weight often shifts and resettles. <br /><br />Thanks again!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978703690282366558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660457751315582502.post-28685731964018281682011-07-08T11:57:48.346-07:002011-07-08T11:57:48.346-07:00I have made several pairs of bodies and can offer ...I have made several pairs of bodies and can offer a little advice. I am quite full chested (which causes other fitting issues because of the way the cone-shaped corsets create a concave curve under the bust. Aside from that issue though, no busk is necessary, but it's not harmful either. Just a personal preference issue. I have used 1/4" spring steel, and if you are concerned about the plastic cable ties not bouncing back... don't be. After time, spring steel loses its spring too. I disassembled an old corset to re-use some of the boning and quite a few pieces were too deformed to bother with. This was mainly because I made one with boned tabs, and my hip to waist curve is severe. I have boned a kirtle and some dress fronts with plastic, and they have performed beautifully.<br /><br />As for your striped fabric, I'd sew the boning channels into the twill interlining, and then use the silk as a fashion fabric over the top, without channels in it. You won't have to be self conscious about the lines then. <br /><br />Front versus back lacing - it makes no difference. I even have one that opens in the front AND back due to weight fluctuations, and the lacing never shows through. <br /><br />Hope that helps some - good luck!Jaquelinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627180084418283174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660457751315582502.post-76975995423542085712011-07-07T20:33:09.889-07:002011-07-07T20:33:09.889-07:00Thanks, Vintage! I think that may be the most prac...Thanks, Vintage! I think that may be the most practical thing to do.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978703690282366558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3660457751315582502.post-593371798962660682011-07-07T11:23:26.914-07:002011-07-07T11:23:26.914-07:00I think you should put extra bones in the front! :...I think you should put extra bones in the front! :)<br /><br />Lovely pattern btwMakeup and Muttshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06104764169334393054noreply@blogger.com