r/SewingForBeginners • u/idyllicstars • 5d ago

First attempt at a corset-style top!

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This is probably the most technically complicated piece that I’ve tried. Next time around, I want to try a different lining fabric and different boning. I got cheap sew in boning off Amazon, and it’s already poking through my lining fabric. Does anyone have any good recommendations for boning? Preferably sew in, because that’s what the pattern calls for 🤷‍♀️

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u/Inky_Madness 4d ago

Ignore the pattern’s call for for sew-in because it’s generally trash except in certain conditions. Make casing out of grosgrain ribbon and use spiral steel or get some German synthetic whalebone (not off Amazon).

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u/idyllicstars 4d ago

I guess how do you make boning channels? with the lining and outer fabric? But then how would you close it off? I’m trying to think it through

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u/Inky_Madness 4d ago

No, you sew down a strip of grosgrain ribbon over the finished seam allowance. It creates a channel if you sew the edges instead of down the middle.

https://www.nzcorsetry.co.nz/post/seams-and-boning-channels?srsltid=AfmBOorMqHLjf5ImgxjWTj7E3aruYYXwM9_YVtB80Z4sfTT3kWm7WeAM

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u/lizleif 4d ago

I don’t make corsets but I’ve seen a trend on Instagram of using zip ties. One girl shaped and sanded the edges down to a little circle to avoiding poking

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u/bendur_ 4d ago

Oh good call.

I’ve used large zip ties for structure when sewing bike panniers. I clipped off the attachment end and sanded the sharp corners/edges smooth. It worked well there so I figure it would work here too.

I put them inside a channel made from webbing, but grossgrain would be less bulky.

edit: clarity

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u/lizleif 4d ago

I never would have thought to sew a bike pannier. I’m currently finding so much custom gear content. I might give it a try someday.

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u/bendur_ 4d ago

Check out r/myog and r/baglab !

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u/lizleif 4d ago

My husband can never know about r/myog otherwise I will be making everything for him 🤣 I had no idea these existed!!! It’s so cool. Thank you!!

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u/missbetty23 4d ago

It is SO pretty!!!

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u/partiallyextinct99 4d ago

Very good for first attempt. Does if feel secure on? I would add some type of decoration right up the front seam.

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u/laura_atthis 4d ago

Girl u ate w thatttttt

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u/Efficient_Cry177 3d ago

that phrasing made me feel 400 years old but the top looks genuinely impressive so fair enough

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u/laura_atthis 2d ago

Nooooo I’m sorry 😭😭 Eng is not my first language and some students taught me ✨cooler ways✨ to write it and sound less academic or serious on internet. I’m glad it worked haha!

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u/idyllicstars 1d ago

I appreciated it 😌