Bustier

Because a waspie concentrates solely on your waistline, without narrowing your ribcage and hips at the same time, the effect can be more noticeable. Hence the name: it’s so-called because of the dramatic ‘wasp waist’ it creates! A waspie could be a good corset choice for you if you have a short torso. What are […]

A waspie fulfills the same basic purpose as any underbust or overbust corset in that it is used to slim your waist. While it obviously can’t do everything an overbust corset does (i.e. support the bosom), it can do certain things better. What are Waspie corsets for? Waspie. A garment that has corset details (like […]

Cut from the waist along the center waist dart leg, following your line up to the shoulder. Repeat on the other side, removing the wedge. Smooth out any rough edges along the curved line. Now you have a princess seam! How do you add princess seams to bodice? How to Convert Bust and Waist Darts […]

In most basic block patterns this back contour shaping is addressed by a shoulder dart which is usually placed at the middle of the shoulder seam and points toward the shoulder blade. The average width of this shoulder dart is between 1/2″ and 3/4″ but it will be larger for figures with more prominent shoulder […]

Measure the front waist length from point A downwards and draw a horizontal line that crosses with the one you just drew. Measure ½ waist circumference + dart width + 2,5 cm (1,5 cm) ease to mark the side seam along the waistline. What is front bodice measurement? Measurements for bodice-front WIDTH: Shoulder width – […]

Basque lingerie is essentially a long-form brassiere that offers light shapewear, usually sold as a set with matching underwear of any given cut. It serves to flatten and smooth the torso and breasts while offering a bit of support. Whats the difference between a corset and a basque? A corset has laces at the back […]

Declension of the adjective secret singulier pluriel masculin secret secrets féminin secrète secrètes What is French for secret? secret, le ~ (m) (caractère secretmystère) What type of word is secret? As detailed above, ‘secret’ can be a noun, a verb or an adjective. Noun usage: Can you keep a secret? Adjective usage: We went down […]

How to Say “My Love” in 8 Different Languages Spanish – mi amor. French – mon amour. Italian – amore mio. Portuguese – meu amor. Chinese (Mandarin) – 我的爱人 (wǒ de àirén) German – meine Geliebte. Korean – 내 사랑 (nae sarang) What is love called in different languages? How Do We Say Love in […]

The sweetheart bodice is a classic 1950s fitted design with a strapless fitted cut. The pattern features princess cut panels, a full lining, bound edges and a open ended zip fastening at the back. What are high neck tops called? These are high close-fitting collars that wrap around the neck itself, and are also called […]

For example, if you measure 32 inches under your bust, you should be comfortable in a size 36 bra. What cup size is 32 chest? If your overbust = 85 cm, in the 34 band size chart, your bra size is 34B. The measuring tape should be somewhat loose and measured at the fullest part […]

Fabrics. Perhaps the oldest and the most popular fabric, coutil is a form of twill cotton that was created especially for corsetry. It is very strong and durable, has a tight weave that helps prevent poke throughs of boning, and is able to stand up to tension. What fabric is used to make a corset? […]

I use ¼” Rigilene boning which fits nicely into the same casing I use for the underwires. I like the plush underwire casing at the side seam and using this material allows me to match what already being used inside the bra. What does boning mean in a bra? Without bones, a bra slips a […]