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 Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:06 pm
 Hello, my name is Alison.
I had a few questions on what corset would be best for me.
Looking at a previous thread of the same topic, I have come prepared with a bit more information on what I'm looking for in a corset, and what I have to offer a corset.
I weigh 95 lbs and 4 feet, 11 inches tall.
As far as waist-training goes, I have no such interest. Having a corset for me is all about the aesthetic pleasure; except of course flattening out my stomach which wouldn't take much as I am a very slim person to begin with.
For my chest, I would like to emphasize it. My bra size [ 34 B ] is not large, and so a corset tight around the bust would only further make me look like a male.
I am not entirely sure what materials [other than perhaps whalebone, if that's not too inhumane] I would be interested in, though I have many designs that I like: cinchers [x], underbusts [x], waspies [x] and the like are all very attractive to me.
Traditionally though, this > x < works as well.
So my question goes out to you; what corset do you find would be best for me?
Also if there is any information that you would need more such as measurements and the like, do not hesitate to ask.
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:46 pm
You'd probably want a steel-boned underbust corset. If you merely like the aethetics, fiberglass- and plastic-boned corsets are also available, but they offer little to no support. My standard reccomendation for someone looking to buy their first corset is to buy a timeless trends corset. It's the best quality you can get for a reasonable price.
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High-functioning Bookworm
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:50 pm
I was actually hoping to perhaps make one, =]
As far as I've learned, it will be cheaper that way, and I can also make my own design instead of having to pick someone else's.
Also, I don't have any money so the less I have to spend the better.
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:37 pm
Oh, Awesome! I'd suggest looking at some quality corsets in personfirst, if you can. That will give you an idea of what a corset should look like and how it is constructed. For patterns, you have three choices: use a commercial pattern as-is, use a commercial pattern but alter it to fit your measurements first, or draft the pattern yourself. I'd reccomend drafting it yourself if you have any skill in that area. It's not too difficult, as long as you understand exactly how a corset is supposed to alter your body shape. As for the construction itself, there is tons of info available online that will help you. For materials, I like to get my bones here. I can't afford coutil, though, so I use a layer or two of good canvas instead with the grain of the fabric set at opposng angles so that it can't stretch. Also, if you're not using coutil, it's a good idea to use waist tape in your corset. Your fashion fabric (the pretty outer layer) can be just about whatever you want as long as you don't take shortcuts in the construction of the rest of the corset. Good luck!
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High-functioning Bookworm
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:02 pm
@hippiewriter:
Thanks for the advice! I'm so excited to get started, lol. Having no prior knowledge of any kind of pattern making, or drafting as you called it, I'm not sure drafting it myself would be the best choice. I did manage to be directed by someone else thought to a website that allows you to put in all of your measurements and get a pattern specifically designed to the measurements you give it [ which is here: x ].
What confused me though about your advice was what a 'coutil' is, as this is the first I've heard that term before, and when you said "I use a layer or two of good canvas instead with the grain of the fabric set at [opposing] angles so that it can't stretch." I was confused as well about the "waist tape" as I've never heard of that either.
Can you explain that please?
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:31 pm
Definitely get steel bones!! I bought a really cute underbust from a local designer, but it was only a strong plastic and it's not holding up very well. Also, the thicker/ more layers the corset has, the longer it'll last. Mine has a lining and a fashion brocade on the outside, and it's all pulling and stretching... D; Biggest waste of money ever u.u;; But it's so pretty.
I was supposed to get a really really nice, custom, steel-boned, you-name-it corset for Christmas, it was the only thing I asked for, but my mom had other ideas. xD My birthday's coming up, so hopefully...~
I'm not an expert, but I believe coutil is a type of strong, thick, durable cotton (dictionary.com says "a sturdy fabric constructed of a compactly woven herringbone twill." I don't know what twill is. Lol.) So it might not be cotton, but it's a veryvery strong material, usually used in the inner layers of good corsets (aka not mine lol). You can use canvas instead, it'll hold up very well, and the opposing angles thing is like: if piece A of canvas has a horizontal grain like ====, then make sure your pattern pieces for piece B have the grain going vertical like |||||. So that if there is a horizontal force (like cinching) pulling on piece B and pulling on the vertical grain, hopefully the horizontal grain on piece A will resist this, because its grain won't want to stretch in that way. If that makes any sense. XP
And waist tape, I believe is a bit added in at the waist where the cinching will be most extreme to try and resist stretching/ reduce strain on the material? As far as I understand, most of the components are there for as much strength as we can get, because we want to be able to lace up tightly without having to worry that the corset's going to fall to pieces on us. XD
Someone more experienced, please correct me if I'm wrong :3 I love learning this kind of stuff~
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Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:58 pm
Steel it is, :3
It might be easier for me to understand you explanation if I had some form of like.. diagram xP Written directions don't do anything for me without visual assistance.
And that makes sense, :3
Thanks for the continued help everyone!
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