Making A Supportive and Comfortable Corset: the 1860s Style

Overall, I'm very happy with this corset! I think the style of it is along the lines of what I imagine the perfect corset to be, for my body and lifestyle. I quite like the fact that the boning doesn't extent beyond the waist, but still continues along the back, giving good support. Keeping the metal boning minimal and using only two layers of very lightweight fabrics keeps this corset lightweight and malleable, but sill well structured.

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[tealduckduckgoose]

I love this style of corset, not really smooshing anything, just kinda supporting and smoothing. The shaping stitching was a very good idea, and the colour you chose was very lovely.

Also, your plants look amazing.

[katadams]

From a fellow doctoral student, “I’m getting a PhD in it so I’m always thinking about it” is too true. literally always thinking about my dissertation

[franlevaillant]

1. Love that topstitching-from-the-reverse trick; am definitely going to try that. I often have issues with my fine machine needles shredding my nice topstitching thread.
2. Love D20. I’m currently 8.5 months pregnant and we’ve been advised to prepare things to read/watch in case we have time to wait at the hospital, so I’ve banked up a bunch of episodes 😎

[MimsieSky]

I'm currently making a 1865 style Cinderella ballgown and I used the same pattern for my corset! It's a good pattern, but a little bit tricky if you've never done gores before! I'm happy with how it turned out though! Fun to watch someone else make this one! :) Can't wait to see your final outfit!

[lauramelvin]

I started my mockup for this corset over a year ago but those gores stressed me out. You give me the boost I need to finally cut out my expensive fabric and finish this gorgeous corset ❤

[MarloWhetsel]

At "Dimension 20" I got very excited. I understood that reference.

[gumfoil]

I am also short waisted and I love 1860s corsets the most! No compressing, just support. I now am inspired to make a silk covered one :)

[bunhelsingslegacy]

I love watching people sew with their tailor's ham behind their fabric. I would totally sew my piece to my ham. Every stitch....
I'd have to use a steel bowl or something...

I love how that shapes you. Then again I'm the opposite shape from you, much narrower hips and much thicker waist by comparison so if I wanted hips like that, it'd all have to come from padding!!

[TayaSews]

Congrats on starting your PhD! I hold a PhD, it is such a unique time in an academic career. I would love to see a video about your planned project, and I bet others would too. I kept a video diary throughout my phd years and it is fun to look back on now.

[nikilitersky]

I was delighted to hear that you listen to Dimension 20 while you work. My partner is a DM and turned me on to dimension 20 and D&D in general. <3

[paperyakuk]

That looks like such a comfortable corset! I was surprised how much give it had when you were wearing it at the end. I love this style of corset anyway, but it does look wonderful in that pale blue. Can’t wait to see the flossing that you add!

[wendymalik]

I love daylight bulbs. They have been common in USA for quite a few years. I missed them while I lived in Europe. They are great for people who suffer seasonal affective disorder.

[robintheparttimesewer]

That turned out so beautifully! With the flosing it will be stunning!

[mrs.knecro]

A corset is still on my list of things to try and make even just for myself since I don’t really do costumes so much and I don’t wear dresses often. I love a good corset and having made one myself would be so cool

[twinnish]

It is quite pretty without the flossing. I love that color and you did a really good job on it.

[loveloreal]

I enjoy corset content! Every few months, I get this urge to replace my bras with corsets and stays. I think it's time to move forward with it, but I don't know where to start yet. I want something that doesn't give me a dramatic shape, but just gives me a good support of my torso and bust.

[MrsBrit]

Honestly, it looks beautiful as is! The flossing will just bring that extra flair to it. The color also looks stunning on you, Cat!

[leannemedhurst]

That blue is absolutely gorgeous on you! Great job xx

[Meredith]

Beautiful! Thank you for the lovely video and the info about the light; I will check it out now. Happy creating 💚🪡💚

[LtSarai]

I bought a pattern for a corset I believe is around 1860s, so this is very good to know. I have a very short torso and will attempt to make it once I've become more comfortable with sewing and have learned some accuracy XD