This is the most important component in a corset! There is a Were a house this layer would be the foundation. Lining Fabric ~ (1) Yard: This is the structural layer of your corset. PART 1: Selecting the Right Fabric (Figure 2-1) Tips for getting the best value out of your purchases. Please check the second to last page of this instructable for a list of resources and If you know where to look and are patient you can really save a lot of money on your I would love to see what people come up with! UPDATE : Corset pattern updated to include a better range of sizes and to allow for printing on printers unable to print to the edge of 8x11 paper. Also, please leave a comment with a photo of your finished work should you make your own. The first image of each step is out of order so as to better illustrate what that step entails in the thumbnails. Feel free to ask questions if something is unclear or left out.
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Please read the entire instructable before beginning. Even so, there is still a lot of work involved. I have spent considerable effort constructing a method for making a corset requiring the least amount of technical knowledge, expensive tools and tedium I could manage. Also, I understand that depending on their nature, corsets can be quite expensive and therefore not accessible to everyone.
Estimated Cost: ~$30-$50 (more if you don't already own the necessary tools) Estimated completion time: 10-15 hours Difficulty: Moderate but accessible to newcomers _ I have been making corsets for a few years now and I frequently receive emails from people requesting tips and advice on how to get started.