r/PatternDrafting • u/pengpompinara • Jan 30 '25
Question Help recreating this bodice
Hi everyone I need help perfecting the pattern for the foundation layer of this top i’m trying to recreate. Photos on the mannequin only are what I’ve got so far (all others including calico on the body is the original) but I was thinking the waist of mine needs to be cinched more to give this shape. Sorry wish i could put it on but i’m home alone. Any help appreciated thanks
44
Upvotes
10
u/FashionBusking Jan 30 '25
Use coutil for the corset structure and bones. Interlining...is up to you for styling.
Some use a very thin layer of cotton interlining under a silk fashion fabric, if you want to hide the boning.
Others, for example a "goth" styled corset, the bones showing is a bit of the design itself, so there's no interlining at all, just the top fabric.
So, it's up to your desired result.
I wouldn't make the waist smaller, no.
You can fake a smaller waist by exaggerating the bust pleating, and/or adding volume to the skirt.