Corset

What Are The Standard Grommet Sizes? The most common grommets for banner sizes are 3/16 of an inch, 3/8 of an inch, one half of an inch, 1 inch, 7/16 of an inch, three, in the most widely used size being a grommet is 3/8 of an inch. How do you size a grommet? Sizes […]

How to choose the perfect pattern size for you Take your measurements. Examine the size chart on the pattern. Choose pattern size to fit hip or neck and shoulders. Look for finished garment measurements. Double check with the tape measure. Double check by flat pattern measure. How do I size a sewing pattern? The simplest […]

Linen is an extremely strong, lightweight fabric made from the flax plant, part of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. The word “linen” comes from the Latin name for flax, “linum usitatissimum.” Is linen better than cotton? Though linen is the stronger fiber naturally, cotton fabrics, made from several cotton fibers spun and woven […]

A busk, typically made of wood, ivory, metal, or whalebone, was added to stiffen the front of the bodice. It was then carved and shaped into a thin knife shape and inserted into the Elizabethan bodice, then fastened and held into place by laces, so that the busk could be easily removed and replaced. What […]

Steel and baleen (whalebone) were the dominant materials for boning and were occasionally used together. By the fourth quarter of the 19th century, baleen was growing increasingly more expensive and becoming more difficult to acquire. What was used for boning in corsets? In the 17th and 18th century, corsets were made with boning to help […]

Top Similar To A Bustier Crossword Clue Rank Word Clue 94% CORSET Top similar to a bustier 3% ALIKE Similar 3% SITUP Exercise similar to a crunch 3% KATYDID Insect similar to a cricket Is a corset and a bustier the same? Although corsets and bustiers look similar to the untrained eye, they are completely […]

Some necessary beading materials for beginners include: A Variety of Glass Beads. Beading Cord. Memory Wire. A Beading Needle. Earwires. Clasps and toggles. Headpins and Eyepins. Crimp Beads. What are the materials needed for bead making? Top 10 Beading Tools Chain-nose pliers. Of all the beading tools on my worktable, I think the chain-nose pliers […]

The thickest part of the insert should be at the bottom of your breast. Adjust it into place so it fits comfortably on top of the bottom band of your bra. The insert will sit between your bra and your skin. If you don’t want your insert to shift around, try holding it in place […]

Let’s Get Sewing Trace Your Image, Pattern or Template. Choose a design to appliqué. Cut Out. Roughly cut around your traced piece of fusible web ensuring you leave a small border. Secure The Fusible Web To Your Fabric. Cut Out Your Template. Secure Your Appliqué Time to Stitch. Add Any Embellishments. How do you do […]

I always have a package of assorted needles, a thimble, small snips, beeswax, and the thread or floss I will use for the particular corset. You can use just about any kind of embroidery floss or thread, upholstery thread, buttonhole thread, or even all-purpose thread. Why do you floss a corset? Flossing can be used […]

Flossing. Flossing is both decorative and functional way to finish boning channels. Initially it fixes the bone in place and protects corset fabric from wearing damage. But it also adds unique colorful touch to your corset. Why do you floss a corset? Flossing can be used to add interest, to enhance the hourglass shape, and […]

After stitching the first edge, trim the second end so that it overlaps the first end and the two raw edges end at the same spot. Then re-fold the bias strip, and edgestitch its second folded edge from the right side of the project to finish the binding, or blindstitch in place for a perfect […]

You need to measure the width of where the binding is to go and multiply by 4. So, if you want the finished edge to be 1cm (1/2 inch) the width of your bias cut will be 4cms or 1½ inches. Work out the length you require and cut bias strips to that length. How […]

This is because while bias facing turns the seam allowance inward, bias binding simply wraps around the raw edge. Left untrimmed, your neckline will be slightly smaller than intended. Sometimes, this is okay – The Cabin pattern has a 1/4″ seam for both facing & binding, but the difference is minimal. Can you use bias […]

Bias tape is perfect for a decorative finish on a curved edge because the bias will bend and ease around the curve. A straight-grain strip will not curve without kinks and warping. Bias is used in many quilting techniques and sewing projects. When should you use bias tape? Bias tape, made from strips of bias-cut […]

Although some have claimed otherwise, there are thousands that wear underwire bras through airport security each day without setting off the alarm. If you really want to avoid setting off the metal detectors at all costs, consider wearing an underwire bra with plastic, a strapless bra or a sports bra. Is there metal in your […]

Bones. This is the skeletal system of your corset, and like your own skeleton, it’s important that it be strong enough to support the entire structure. If boning bends, buckles, or breaks, your garment will lose function, and you might end up with a nasty poke. What are the hard pieces in a corset? BUSK […]

Product code 204 03-0003. A flexible, synthetic whalebone for use in corsets. Light and flexible, it works well in reinforced bodices, lingerie corsets, and crinolines or can be combined with steel boning to make a corset lighter. How do you use plastic boning? Stitch the casing to the fabric along both edges, creating a channel […]

For example: If you have a 32 inch waist, your size is a US-Size M or Euro-Size 42. Waist (Inch) Hips (Inch) US Size / Internat. 42 – 43 48 – 50 XXL 44 – 46 50 – 52 XXL 47 – 49 53 – 54 3XL 50 – 52 55 – 57 3XL What […]

Top Sewing Interfacing Lolona Fashion’s Woven Cotton Fabric Fusible Interfacing 2 Yard by 1.5 Yard for Sewing Iron On Lightweight Interlacing Heat and Bond. Pellon P44F Fusible Interfacing 20″ x 48 yd Bolt. HTC 422 Fusible Non-Woven Interfacing, 15-Inch by 3-Yard , White. Pellon 931TD Fusible Midweight White. What is the best interfacing to use? […]