After fitting the final corset mock up, Melinda and I used a permanent marker to trace the seam threads/stitching lines. Then we carefully took out all the basting stitches. With what we had left, we trimmed the pieces down to the black lines we traced over. Finally, I numbered each mock up piece from left to right with a distinct number in a diamond. We didn't need to mix up the pieces! They fit together left to right from 1 to 11.
To make the inner corset layer, we used tailor's chalk and individually traced each piece. I added unique notch markings to each piece so there would be no confusion. We cut out each piece with about an inch for seam allowances and in case we/I had messed up.To make sure we had the fit correct, I stitched on the chalk lines. It fit pretty well. We needed to adjust for the bustline, but nothing major. Then, in pink to make it easier to take out, I machine basted in the channels for the "boning" to get a final fit. Perfect! {aaaah! bliss}
We took pictures and then proceeded to rip out the pink basting! Vanity, vanity all is vanity... Doing the corset this way has worked really well so far.
2 Nice Notes:
Hello, Janel! My name is Teresa, and I've been reading your blog for some time. I think you are a very wonderful and funny person, and I really enjoy your posts on recreating the Love Story dress. I'm doing a similar project, but the dress is inspired by Bea Whaley's 1776 dress from a web comic called "The Dreamer". If you would like to check it out, here's the link: http://thedreamercomic.com/. I just wanted to say thank you for all the posts; they really help me, both in sewing and spiritually. Have a good day!
I peeked at the dress you're making. It's lovely! I'm so glad you've enjoyed visiting!
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