First off, thank you for actually stating that this is not a corset. That term is just thrown around so incorrectly these days. What you’ve actually made is a bustier. You’ve done very well for a student. Let me offer you a couple of tips from someone who’s been a professional costumer and taught design for over 25 years to help you on your way. You should put twill tape along the entire neckline and you should interface the neckline. With a fitted garment like this, the back neckline will also continue to stretch and eventually be completely out of shape. You should also include boning at the center back edge. It should be set between the back edge and the eyelets. This will keep the back from collapsing when when you lace it. There should also be interfacing under the eyelets. After a few wearings the eyelets will start to pull out. Especially in satin. FYI, the tool for the eyelets is called an anvil. Best of luck in your fashion career!! Cheers!!
Thank you very much for both the compliments and the advice! I did not think about adding boning to the back edge - I will definitely do that next time (I was not happy with the ripples in the back!). I have one question please: When you say interface the neckline, what kind of interfacing do you suggest and where along the neckline? Also, I actually did add the twill tape along the entire neckline AND interfacing where the eyelets were, but clearly did not include that in the video??? Not sure whats wrong with me, but I actually don't even think I got that on video so HOPEFULLY people will read your comment!!! I am grateful for all your advice!!
I felt like the emphasis when she said “satin” was for ppl who call every shiny fabric silk. Personal pet peeve but also I can’t expect ppl to kno any better 😂
Hi casi here, I received the free corset top pattern, would you mind telling me what size it is, or if it no size how do I enlarge it to a size 10 please. Regards casi
I watched this at like 2 am last night and just got back from buying all the stuff to make it. This is such a great tutorial (plus we are the same size so thank you SO much for uploading the pattern). I’m doing mine in a dark green color with gold eyelets and I’m so PUMPED.
Glad it was helpful! I CAN'T WAIT to see your final product. Green and gold is going to be so gorgeous. Definitely show me the result when you're done!
one month ago this video appeared in my recommended (even though I've never sew anything) and I got so interested. I live in a small town far away from all the trends and originality of clothing, so to find something like this is very difficult and expensive. But you encouraged me to learn how to use a sewing machine and I DID THE CORSET! OMG it's so beautiful I want to cry! I'm so thankful💕🥺 finally I can live my jane austen fantasy (I know it isn't historically accurate, but it makes me feel like that hdjahaja) So, again, THANK YOU SO MUCH💕😭
@Stella Fisher I added more pieces to the back of the top(one of the larger back panels on each side) because the front fits me fine, I suggest you try that.
For this pattern, although I am a size 8-10, I just added 1 additional back piece to the back of both sides and it works fine since it is a corset/bustier top, so if you want to use this pattern but it's in a size too small for you, I suggest doing that :)))))
I can't quite get patterns with the fit I want for my body (and it's weird sizing) so seeing this helped me figure out how to create a basic boning pattern for myself I could use in a bustier I've had in my brain for months! I love how easy this is and how well you explained the process of making this top!
As a fashion student myself, I love this whole video. I am attempting my first corset and just need help with the boning and lining parts. Thank you for making these videos. I’ll be looking forward to more from you.
Just the tutorial I have been looking for!! The best quality DIY I have found to create one of these boned bodices, the binding and finishes make all the difference!! Thank you so much!!
Omggg this is so good, we totally need more. I have been looking for so many tutorials and you are literally the only good one I found. And compared to the rest, yours is actually better in so many ways, like the way you explained it, the way it was recorded and that boning tip you gave us, they all helped a lot 🤍🤍
Hallelujah for the boning "speech" as you say I put so much time and effort into those seams I want to be able to live with my clothes and not be afraid they will fall apart if I give them a steam
I'm really impressed with this video tbh. I thought you were just going to show the pattern pieces already done but it was so cool seeing you create the pattern on your dressform.. really great video and you did an AMAZING job. The finished product is so beautiful. Just like you:) After watching this I feel so motivated and inspired to create my own💖
This is exactly that I needed! I’m designing a costume based off of one of my characters and this is exactly what she wears! Well, I mean, I’m adding more flares to the costume than the character design actually has, but that’s just cause lace and laces are hella annoying to draw lol
Great video! That thing for the eyelets is called an anvil or eyelet setter anvil. Also, why did you have to call me out about the zip tie “boning”?? Lol
Thank you! Great tutorial and great pattern. I like how straightforward your explanations are. I added 1,5 cm to one side of each piece so it would fit me. I don't recommend sewing with silky, slippy fabric, since it makes the process much more difficult.
Love this, thank you for sharing and for free! I love all different variations of this top they have some really nice ones on house of cb but are so expensive. Could you perhaps do follow up videos on how to add sleeves or straps or just any other tops like this? Id love to be able to make them for myself, thank you!
If you wanted to add spaghetti straps you can just attach them to your garment when you are sewing the neckline of the shell to the neckline of the lining! And I am considering actually doing another corset style video.
Thank you so much for the pattern! I have been looking for a cute bustier pattern forever. Also, thank you for addressing that this is not a real corset, but I still think it should be corrected and made known to these TikTokers and masses what the difference is. This is most definitely a bustier. Although, I am going to try out this pattern and modify it a bit to suit making a real corset.
I just have to say BLESS YOU for this!! I can’t wait to try it, you did an even better service by providing links to your patterns (which a girl needs when it comes to these RU-vid DIY’s ) Can you try a sweater next! I would love to see that. I’ve already brought 2 of your patterns & can’t wait to try them out this week!
Thank you for this video ❤️ I’ve been wanting to make a top like this for a while but have been avoiding it as it looked so complex however, this video and the way you explained everything really simplified it for me and now I feel ready and prepared to try this myself 🥰
Rigilene boning is also amazing, especially for beginners. You can cut down the width, sew over it, and it’s cheap ($15 for 50yrds on Amazon). It doesn’t melt easily under an iron either.
This is AWESOME! Thank you for sharing! My province is in lockdown and I've been looking for some more "challenging" sewing projects. I think I could actually do this one with some time and effort.
Honestly, as someone with a small chest that has really only made clothes for myself... I am not sure what advice to give:(( I am sorry! I am really glad you liked the video and are excited though!
maybe if u pinned the pattern pieces to a shirt u were wearing u could adjust the pattern to expand the bust size without a dress form? maybe by bringing the edge of the center front piece out to the center front of the bust and adjusting the cup patterns accordingly you could do it without changing the waist size? i have the same problem as u and i dont have a dress form lol
I’m DEFINITELY giving this top a try!! Thx so much for pattern just FYI- I’m REALLY small busted- I think the top lends itself super well to tacking in form cups/booster pads 👍🏼👌🏽 Will try it (or holders for my gel pads!) so I’m doubly excited as I can wear ‘look’. I collect vintage, velvet blazers/jackets w/ wider-the-lapel the better! A la 70s Mick & Bianca Jagger! Typically I wear ruffled shirts under the jkts- but excited to try version of your top. Just going to alter by making it tuck in a bit (yikes-I’m 57, hate looking like I’m TRYING to look young!!) just love fashion!! Great vid stumbled onto you-SUBSCRIBED! 👍🏼🌻 Annick in DEN
Where is the dress form she used from? New subscriber, I am so impressed with the amount of knowledge she has! She teaches us correctly, so thank you for that!🙂
I would have adapted the measurements if I felt confident enough for you guys! Tight fitting things around the bust are challenging to grade though. If I were you, I would just adapt as best you can and then make a prototype to see if you need to make more changes!
I just wanna say I usually use the song Mona Lisa in my videos too :))) Such a miracle tune, I always feel beautiful when hearing that song. I do makeup videos for now but I'm also a self-taught sewer learning everything from RU-vid, I'm quite chubby so I like sewing everything for myself. I think your top is so cute & I'll definitely recreate it one day. Interestingly, I've been eyeing on an IG dress whose bodice has the same shape as that of your top. Sooo thankful to find your video
Great tutorial. I’m going to try to create this garment. I’ve got to learn style lines and placement, but I think it’s going to be a great project to start on.
If you add offshoulder sleeves you would only have to rise the sides up a bit so they reach up under the arm just like a normal shirt would. Then attach the bottom of the sleevehead at the side where it meets your underarm and you're done
This was such a informative tutorial & I love that you broke down the order of sewing! Super helpful 🥺 My only question is what do I cut the boning with?
Cool, I also did this in fashion school butttt this scares me still more than I will admit.. ok i just admit it but yeah you must be a good sewer! it looks very neat tempted to give it a go.... help
