Reversible Corset

  • First Mockup

    The first mockup of the garment was created and marked for pattern adjustment.

  • Second Mockup

    The second mockup of the garment was created and marked for pattern adjustment.

  • Pattern Finalized

    The pattern was adjusted based on the mock-ups and the final version was created and labelled.

  • Fabric Cut

    The finalized pattern was used to cut the embroidered coutil and silk dupioni.

  • Initial Assembly

    Each side of the corset was sewn together and the busk panels were assembled.

  • Waist Tape

    The waist tape was sewn into the inside of the corset.

  • Seams Basted

    The seams of the two fabrics were hand-basted together.

  • Boning Channels

    The boning channels were sewn along the seams of each side of the corset and the basting stitches were removed.

  • Boning and Zippers

    Steel boning was inserted into the boning channels and separating heavy-duty zippers were installed along the busk panels.

  • Back Lacing Panels

    Steel grommets were installed on the back lacing panels.

  • Binding

    Purple bias tape was installed as a binding along each raw edge of the corset.

  • Coutil Front

    The front of the final corset with the coutil facing out.

  • Coutil Side

    The side of the final corset with the coutil facing out.

  • Coutil Back

    The back of the final corset with the coutil facing out.

  • Silk Front

    The front of the final corset with the silk facing out.

  • Silk Side

    The side of the final corset with the silk facing out.

  • Silk Back

    The back of the final corset with the silk facing out.

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