Corset making and drafting bundle (plus a simple under-bust pattern) for beginners to advanced
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All three of my guides (beginners to advanced) plus a simple under-bust pattern.
1. CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
This is a 25 page pdf manual of corset construction information that I send out with all my patterns. Included are all the instructions you will need to make a corset including pictorial examples such as how to change a pattern's measurements, insert a busk, gores and gussets, cupped corsetry, and single or double layered construction methods;
Contents
Page
3 Where to start?
3 - Prepare your design
4 - Taking your measurements
5 - Printing a digital pattern
5 - Amending a pattern’s measurements
10 Sewing the corset – general information
14 Sewing the corset – the technical stuff
14 - inserting busks
15 - single layer construction method
16 - double layer construction methods
19 - creating flat-felled seams
21 - inserting gores and gussets
23 - inserting cups
26 - cording
26 - lacing up your corset
2. UPPING YOUR CORSETRY GAME - move into intermediate-level territory
This is a 15 page pdf article (5000 words) that talks a little more about perfecting your corsetry. It is ideal for beginners wanting to move on in their abilities. The corset construction manual is more of a technical document explaining the 'how to' whereas this article talks specifically about design and fit, and is more of a trouble-shooting guide for those who have made a few corsets and are looking for ways to improve their skills.
3. HOW TO DRAFT CORSET PATTERNS - move into more advanced territory
Using examples and YouTube 'walk-throughs', this 10,000 word (59 page) E book explains how Corsets by Caroline create their corset pattern designs. An under-bust pattern is created from measurements in the simplest way possible - by flat-patterning in two ways, and one is extended into an over-bust. This creates a measurement-accurate first draft for further testing with toiles. How a pattern can be tweaked and have its size changed is outlined, bra drafting (that can be used in cupped corsetry), pattern grading, and more complex pattern grading are covered. If you have a design that you would like to market commercially, this manual will help you get started.
This manual has been written to follow on from the ultimate corset making guides and will complete most of your knowledge required in the practise of this beautiful craft. The information can be used to inform both traditional and digital drafters (note that the technicalities of digital drafting is covered in detail in the Corseting the 21st century CAD guide). The following is the content list that will give you an idea of what is included;
Introduction
Example 1 – drafting a simple under-bust (flat patterning)
Extending the under-bust into an over-bust
Example 2 – using percentages & a spreadsheet to create a simple under-bust
Tweaks to panel shapes/ how to change a pattern’s size (YouTube tutorials)
Bra drafting overview (with YouTube links)
Methods used to draft unusual and complex shapes in corsetry
- Seeking inspiration and the development of a design
o Sketching and doodling
o Altering an existing pattern using an example
o Draping directly on to a mannequin
Grading corsetry patterns, part one – simple shapes
- Complexity of design
- A word on digital drafting
- Creating a commercial pattern from a graded design
Grading corsetry patterns, part two – more complex shapes
- Example 1 – grading an Edwardian design
- Example 2 – grading a complex contemporary design
4. UNDER-BUST PATTERN - a very simple pattern to get you started if you are new to this wonderful artform.
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 product (non EU countries only sorry).
Please note that the cover photograph is a representation of all the designs currently available from Corsets by Caroline - available as separate patterns in the Etsy shop (this listing does not include a pattern for all of these designs!)
1. CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
This is a 25 page pdf manual of corset construction information that I send out with all my patterns. Included are all the instructions you will need to make a corset including pictorial examples such as how to change a pattern's measurements, insert a busk, gores and gussets, cupped corsetry, and single or double layered construction methods;
Contents
Page
3 Where to start?
3 - Prepare your design
4 - Taking your measurements
5 - Printing a digital pattern
5 - Amending a pattern’s measurements
10 Sewing the corset – general information
14 Sewing the corset – the technical stuff
14 - inserting busks
15 - single layer construction method
16 - double layer construction methods
19 - creating flat-felled seams
21 - inserting gores and gussets
23 - inserting cups
26 - cording
26 - lacing up your corset
2. UPPING YOUR CORSETRY GAME - move into intermediate-level territory
This is a 15 page pdf article (5000 words) that talks a little more about perfecting your corsetry. It is ideal for beginners wanting to move on in their abilities. The corset construction manual is more of a technical document explaining the 'how to' whereas this article talks specifically about design and fit, and is more of a trouble-shooting guide for those who have made a few corsets and are looking for ways to improve their skills.
3. HOW TO DRAFT CORSET PATTERNS - move into more advanced territory
Using examples and YouTube 'walk-throughs', this 10,000 word (59 page) E book explains how Corsets by Caroline create their corset pattern designs. An under-bust pattern is created from measurements in the simplest way possible - by flat-patterning in two ways, and one is extended into an over-bust. This creates a measurement-accurate first draft for further testing with toiles. How a pattern can be tweaked and have its size changed is outlined, bra drafting (that can be used in cupped corsetry), pattern grading, and more complex pattern grading are covered. If you have a design that you would like to market commercially, this manual will help you get started.
This manual has been written to follow on from the ultimate corset making guides and will complete most of your knowledge required in the practise of this beautiful craft. The information can be used to inform both traditional and digital drafters (note that the technicalities of digital drafting is covered in detail in the Corseting the 21st century CAD guide). The following is the content list that will give you an idea of what is included;
Introduction
Example 1 – drafting a simple under-bust (flat patterning)
Extending the under-bust into an over-bust
Example 2 – using percentages & a spreadsheet to create a simple under-bust
Tweaks to panel shapes/ how to change a pattern’s size (YouTube tutorials)
Bra drafting overview (with YouTube links)
Methods used to draft unusual and complex shapes in corsetry
- Seeking inspiration and the development of a design
o Sketching and doodling
o Altering an existing pattern using an example
o Draping directly on to a mannequin
Grading corsetry patterns, part one – simple shapes
- Complexity of design
- A word on digital drafting
- Creating a commercial pattern from a graded design
Grading corsetry patterns, part two – more complex shapes
- Example 1 – grading an Edwardian design
- Example 2 – grading a complex contemporary design
4. UNDER-BUST PATTERN - a very simple pattern to get you started if you are new to this wonderful artform.
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 product (non EU countries only sorry).
Please note that the cover photograph is a representation of all the designs currently available from Corsets by Caroline - available as separate patterns in the Etsy shop (this listing does not include a pattern for all of these designs!)
