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Corsets as Outerwear? You know what's interesting?

Corsets as Outerwear?

The role of corsets in the shifting role of underwear as outerwear. Every lingerie item you can think of has--at some point--taken a starring role in fashion, rather than being relegated to underneath clothing: bustiers, camisoles, slips, even panties. (Sorry, I can't stop saying the p word!) But! Sew Curvy News. How to make a corset - Foundations Revealed. Drafting Bra Pattern - Pattern-Making. Bra Pattern-Style 2- C-CUP 1) Using the revised dress foundation, draft front and back of bra as shown in style 1, diagrams 1 to 4, but make the changes in drafting the front of bra as follows: Make length of upper front, 1/3” of center front and side lengths; then separate as shown in diagram 2. 2) For extra length over the bust, add 1/2″ to each front section at breast point, to nothing at front and side edges as shown by dotted lines. 3) For closer fit at lower part of front, make dart 1” wider [1/2” at each side of dart] as shown by dotted lines. 4 and 5) For lower front sections, draw circular lines as indicated.

Drafting Bra Pattern - Pattern-Making

Mark sections D-E-F-G; then separate B and from front, and combine section D and E as shown in diagram 5. For closer fit at upper edge of front, make reduction in 2 places as indicated. Find stuff: Corset. The Merry Corsetier. Bridges on the Body.

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1800s Regency. 1700s. Photos - Learn How to Make Corsets from a Pro (Spring, TX. Photos - Learn How to Make Corsets from a Pro (Spring, TX.