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I have been told that plastic containers can be used to make boning... anyone know anything about how this is done??? I am interested in making some truely funky corsets... and am interested in making it all from scrathc

I've done it before when I didn't know a whole lot about corsets.

Here's what I discovered:

Ice cream pails can be cut up and stacked for semi-decent boning. I tried margarine lids, they tend to be sturdier. Use some good scissors it you're going to try this. If you don't tip them with something, they will push through the fabric and seams. It can get painful no matter how much one rounds them. If you're going from scratch, then glue could work, or puncture holes and sew material on the ends for protection.

As for grommets, they aren't always needed. Early corset craftsmen used sturdier material or they would reinforce the holes with stitches. I've found that if the holes are placed between bones that the bones will take most of the stress. It'll help the material from ripping or becoming malformed.

Anyway, that's just from personal experience. I hope it helps.