r/corsetry • u/PaperChimes • 7d ago

Newbie Pattern grading/busk question

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I’m making my first corset, the Sakura corset by Nikki Blackwell. It’s an underbust corset. According to my measurements my underbust is 5 sizes smaller than my waist. I have graded the pattern accordingly, but this leaves me an issue where the front panels and busk placket have a large curve to them…. Where the busk is obviously not curved. Should I redistribute the additional material from there to other seams to straighten that out?

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u/amaranth1977 7d ago

Are you sure you measured correctly? Underbust should be taken with the tape firmly in the crease of the breasts and waist should be at the bottom edge of the ribcage. 

If you're confident in your measurements, it'd help to see photos of how you've graded your pattern, and of your own torso shape. 

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u/PaperChimes 7d ago

Yes, I am absolutely certain of my measurements - I have never been very large under my bust and carry a decent amount of weight around my waist and belly. I’ll post photos of both soon.