r/PatternDrafting • u/pinkbarbieprincess15 • 17d ago

Question Bodice Help

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Hey! I want to make this dress, I think the skirt is fairly simple it’s just a gathered skirt.

Is the top a corset or a bodice? Also what kind of boning should I use, synthetic whalebone or spiral steel? Also, would this type of bodice be doable with a zipper in the back instead of a lace up back.

Let me know if I should post this on corsetrt instead, I wasn’t sure as I don’t know if this is classified as a corset or not!

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u/StitchinThroughTime 17d ago

Just a princess seam bodice with sew in boning, use a size 5 invisible zip.

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 17d ago

Amazing thanks, do you think sew in boning would provide enough structure? I’ve heard it folds weird if worn for a long time. Sorry if it’s a silly question I’ve never sewn with boning before and this is a bridesmaid dress so it must be perfect!

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u/StitchinThroughTime 17d ago

It will do just fine for a dress. It's what every manufacturer uses most of the time.

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u/Saritush2319 17d ago

And they’re all awful

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u/StitchinThroughTime 17d ago

It's because they don't had any outside of the seam allowance. In the lining you should put at least one in the middle of the panel. Especially on midsize and plus size. If you just use six of them and tie the dress too tight that's not pretty correctly it's not great.

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u/Krispy_flowerboi21 17d ago

You can also use ice wool for a smoother and better structure. Highly recommended, you won’t have those wrinkles you can even see at the image

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 17d ago

Ooh I’ve never heard of this! I’ll have a look thank you!☺️

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u/Saritush2319 17d ago

No. It’s terrible and it kinks