Creation of the Corset.

Self explanitory - making the corset.

Cut the pattern on the stand which is set to Julia's (the Bride) measurements, translate to flat fabric. Cut three of each piece from medium to heavy weight calico, cut one of each piece from top layer fabric and lining and interfacing to stiffen the structure. 

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 Work out bone channels and stitch.  Mock up the corset with a large running stitch and intersert bones for first fit.  Mark any alterations, unpick and amend the pattern pieces. 

 Once the fit is correct make the bias binding for the piping.

Handtack the top fabric and lining to the pieces. Stitch all piping to seam edges.

Stitch pieces together, check fit and then attach piping to top edge. Insert bones.

 Stitch the piping edge down to finish off the top of corset.  Attach piping to the bottom edge and stitch down.

 

Fold back the centre back pieces add boning to bone channels at edges.  Stitch back and close piping. Insert eyelets for tight lacing and stitch around to secure. Some styles of  corsets can actually flattern you out a little so I tend to add a bit of ommmpppphhh to the inside.

Julia, being a thespian opted for a dramatic blood red ribbon to match her ruby red shoes, bouquet of roses and lippy.

Here I added cut out lace lilies to cover the pollin stains and age marks on the vintage lace fabric. Created a slightly 3-d effect.