Corset Making

The challenge of all challenges. The foundation of strapless dresses and introduction into couture. Challenge begin!

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Snatched and Secure

Corsets are beautiful, they proved structure and security to dresses and can also be worn as an outer garment. Every sewist needs to try their hand at corset making!

This indepth course will leave you feeling satisfied and accomplished. You will learn how to cut for a corset, insert boning, eyelets, bias bind and lacing! This is a follow up course to the Bodice Making course where you made your own bodice pattern to fit your body perfectly. Gain more confidence in your sewing and begin your journey to more tailored sewing.

  • Expert guidance from a professional tailor

  • Fun and engaging workshops to keep you inspired

  • Learn practical techniques you can repeat on your own

  • Build relationships and networks for your future

Knowledge and Skill Required

Confident handling of sewing machine required

What you will learn

  • Learn to make a pattern for your corset

  • Learn to sew boning

  • Learn to apply eyelets

  • Learn to sew a modesty panel

  • Learn to sew bias binding

  • Learn to lace your corset

What to bring

  • Sewing machine

  • Fabric coutil, bones and haberdashery provided

What you will get

  • Knowledge on corset making

  • A corset you can wear as an inner garment or outer garment

  • Tea and coffee

STORE

Sew Rich store sells notions and sewing haberdashery you can buy. Buy additional supplies or a whole kit for beginners specially picked by Jo Green, who knows exactly what you need.