Sylvie 'S-bend' Edwardian mid-bust Corset Pattern
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This is a 10 panelled Edwardian-inspired low mid-bust plunging 'S-bend' corset pattern with a beautiful conical rib curve to accentuate your waist (4'' waist reduction on standard sizes). ALSO INCLUDES A 25 PAGE DOCUMENT OF CORSET CONSTRUCTION NOTES!
Note – a 2'' lacing gap is factored into this pattern. If you would prefer a closed corset, add 1'' to each centre back panel 5 or make up the next largest size (which will be 2'' larger at the under-bust, waist and hips).
The corset length measures 27cm (size 8) - 28m (size 24) (approx. 11'') at the centre front and 31.5cm at the centre back. This design has a very short centre front and uses a short 22cm busk - a pattern is also given for a 24cm busk/ 2cm longer centre front if a less plunging design is preferred. The rib shaping is conical.
This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and downloadable as a pdf file - you will need to print out on size A (letter) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' is ticked in your print dialogue box.
A toile must always be made to check the fit of corset patterns – at this stage you can take in the smaller of your measurements and transfer these amendments to your pattern to ensure a perfect fitting corset! You will also be able to test the length of the corset at the toile stage - lengthen or shorten just above the waist.
Note - This design is based on Edwardian shaping - a corset of this era (early 1900's) was intended to create a straight line at the front and fall smoothly and evenly over the hips whilst gently forcing a forward stance - hip padding was not a feature. You will notice as you lace down the corset your chest will be forced a little forward and your bum backwards. There should be plenty of room in the chest area - the ability to breathe deeply as a 'health' benefit was widely promoted at the time. For historical accuracy layers of chemise and petticoats create the hip 'bulk'. An Edwardian corset will support and lift the bust upwards from below - the top-line should be positioned no higher than the bust apex and certainly higher than the under-bust line. The centre front ribbon ties will pull the bust together slightly. A 'uni-bust', aided with padding, was the fashionable silhouette.
Disclaimer - the S-bend corset may feel very different to Victorian or modern corset shaping - if you feel the shaping causes pain, especially in the lumbar spine area, discontinue wear. Wear 'loose' initially to test its comfort.
Please take a look at my website www.corsetsbycaroline.co.uk where I have lots of information about corset making and where it is more cost-effective to buy this design (non EU countries only sorry).
There are no restrictions on the use of this pattern - use to your heart's content. I simply ask that you don't pass on the file or use it to, say, profit from a line of ready-to-wear corsets.
Note – a 2'' lacing gap is factored into this pattern. If you would prefer a closed corset, add 1'' to each centre back panel 5 or make up the next largest size (which will be 2'' larger at the under-bust, waist and hips).
The corset length measures 27cm (size 8) - 28m (size 24) (approx. 11'') at the centre front and 31.5cm at the centre back. This design has a very short centre front and uses a short 22cm busk - a pattern is also given for a 24cm busk/ 2cm longer centre front if a less plunging design is preferred. The rib shaping is conical.
This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and downloadable as a pdf file - you will need to print out on size A (letter) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' is ticked in your print dialogue box.
A toile must always be made to check the fit of corset patterns – at this stage you can take in the smaller of your measurements and transfer these amendments to your pattern to ensure a perfect fitting corset! You will also be able to test the length of the corset at the toile stage - lengthen or shorten just above the waist.
Note - This design is based on Edwardian shaping - a corset of this era (early 1900's) was intended to create a straight line at the front and fall smoothly and evenly over the hips whilst gently forcing a forward stance - hip padding was not a feature. You will notice as you lace down the corset your chest will be forced a little forward and your bum backwards. There should be plenty of room in the chest area - the ability to breathe deeply as a 'health' benefit was widely promoted at the time. For historical accuracy layers of chemise and petticoats create the hip 'bulk'. An Edwardian corset will support and lift the bust upwards from below - the top-line should be positioned no higher than the bust apex and certainly higher than the under-bust line. The centre front ribbon ties will pull the bust together slightly. A 'uni-bust', aided with padding, was the fashionable silhouette.
Disclaimer - the S-bend corset may feel very different to Victorian or modern corset shaping - if you feel the shaping causes pain, especially in the lumbar spine area, discontinue wear. Wear 'loose' initially to test its comfort.
Please take a look at my website www.corsetsbycaroline.co.uk where I have lots of information about corset making and where it is more cost-effective to buy this design (non EU countries only sorry).
There are no restrictions on the use of this pattern - use to your heart's content. I simply ask that you don't pass on the file or use it to, say, profit from a line of ready-to-wear corsets.
