I Made Cinderella's Tiny Waist Corset — 1860's Corset Making Trials

How many times can I say "YES, I can breathe!"?

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“Buster” by Jerry Lacey
“Cain” by Lo Mimieux
“Nocturnal Waltz” - Traditional via EpidemicSound
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[whiskeyii]

Between this and the the Bernadette Banner corset video, it feels like all of CosTube is on a crusade to bust bad corsetry myths! I love it!

[VanK]

Let's also stress that tight lacing also doesn't mean that you can't breathe. If you can't breathe, you don't wear it. It also takes time, no one just jumps into a corset and laces themselves with a 4 inch reduction. It takes getting used to and adjusting your body. Just like wearing heels does.

[jemimapeach]

Lily James' natural measurements are supposedly bust 34- waist 24-hips 35. so her waist reduction is only two inches pretty normal for a non-extreme tightlacer.

[annamermaid]

With the weight of the crinoline and all of those layers in the petticoat and skirt, a corset is an absolute must in order to keep the weight off of your waist and hips and support all of those layers.

[yvonneburns]

The same goes for bras, you get one that fits perfectly, then you get the same size in different brands then oh boy here's the fun you spill out everywhere, or you find that its either too small or too big, not all sizes sre uniform and consistent. Definitely a major bugbear.

[cydneyking]

Something that’s also important when looking at actresses wearing corsets for film is that honestly, not all costuming departments, directors, etc. give the actress time to season the corset, either because they don’t know that it’s a thing or more likely they simply don’t have time. Of course there’s also the problem of not everyone in the industry caring about the comfort of their actresses in the first place but that’s a whole other issue. But yeah, it’s basically being forced to wear brand new stiff shoes for full days of filming, of course it’s going to be uncomfortable.

[ginacamargo]

I think her waist looks tiny because it’s already tiny plus she had the super big skirt. The whole contreversy was blown out of proportion 🙄

[paulinedunne]

I view tightlacing sort of like spanx. it''s not something I'd do every day or even often because it's not comfortable, but at a special event where I want to look cute? Yes, I dig the spanx out of the bottom of my underwear drawer.

[XaurianQueen]

I don't think tightlacing for a costume/special event is a bad thing. Daily wear maybe wouldn't be very healthy. We've demonized the idea of tightlacing- even historically women didn't tightlace often. You could argue high heels aren't healthy either. I think moderation is good.

[liamj.powell]

I made myself a corset in the summer to wear with my Halloween costume, gave me about 4 inches waist reduction, but because I broke it in gradually, I can barely feel the reduction now. So thanks for talking about tightlacing accurately!

[veronikaczr]

I'm currently making my own corset, have very, very low experience with sewing, but whatever😀. I don't need it to look great, I don't need any special silhouette - I'm doing it for health purposes. I have scoliosis and hypercyfosis and absolutely hated medical corset (so I lied about wearing, well basicly not wearing it; don't do it). I can live almost normally, don't have almost any issues eventhough doctors are always asking if it hurts at least; not at all. Now I'm making my own corset, which is softer and you can actually breath and live in it 😀 (medical corsets are or can be very uncomfortable, especially if you have scoliosis and hypercyfosis combined; but still, people can live in them). It will keep my back straight when sitting in front of computer for hours (quarantine and school). I'm following a 1870's pattern with some adjustements and it's great. I can safely say corsets are comfortable.
Thank you for your videos, you encouraged me to finally make my own corset.
P.S.: if doctor tells you so, wear your medical corset

[AllThePeppermint]

FINALLY! Someone saying she was laced and measured 22", and NOT claiming 17". 17" is very unrealistic considering her height and proportions.

I'm definitely planning on making some kind of chemise, corset, and maybe a corset cover for wearing under my wedding dress. Can hardly wait to make my wedding dress!

[foamandfog]

I think the flossing is amazing, even if it doesn’t go in the same direction. Plus it fits the story line. The fairy godmother was a bit chaotic in the movie, as well as her magic. While I don’t think I would have noticed the flossing going in different directions, it serves as a sweet homage to the fairy godmother’s character, making small “mistakes” and still making them beautiful and adding to the look. Fairies were believed to be beings of nature, after all. And it is nature’s asymmetrical tendencies where we find the most beauty.

[meaghanMoss]

I swear if you don’t make Odette’s dress from Barbie of Swan Lake within the next year, I’m gonna unsubscribe. Lol I love your video.

[ushere]

i have a dear friend who always wears a corset contradancing (which is so vigorous that runners get winded doing it until they get used to it)...and she is a tornado out there on the dance floor, twirling her skirts til they fly! so, yes, you *can* breathe in a corset! <3

[julianscarry]

Im obsessed with the bright chevron mockup you made its major 😍

[lisalisacuddy]

Again, you are amazing. I can’t believe you’re self taught. I want to be you when I grow up. Oh, btw, I’m 69!

[Tina]

It blows my mind how smart and talented you are! Amazing work and your drive to keep improving is something I dream to become.

[angellover]

Most fashion models are 5'8to 5'10 and have to have 34-24-36 measurements for so it's not crazy that Lily James at her height would have a 24 inch waist.

[Hpalindromeprojects]

Wait, is 3" reduction considered tight lacing? Gosh I must be exceptionally squishy, because my 1860s corset feels so comfy at 3 inches.