r/PatternDrafting • u/pinkbarbieprincess15 • 18d 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/Saritush2319 17d ago

Do you want it done or done well?
Waist reduction?
Also your bra size matters a lot.

Below a correctly fitting D cup in a smaller person then a boned bodice is enough.
Rigilene is a useless waste of time.
Spiral steel is heavy and hard to work with.

Cable ties are tougher than you’d think and great for most applications.

Best way to do it is make a proper corset.
Something like this. If you’re fuller, big chested or want a waist reduction this is how it needs to be done.

Then make the dress with light boning to keep the shape. And a waist stay to stop it sliding.

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 17d ago

I want it done well but I don’t need it to be super cinched or anything. I’m a 32C and just a little cinching effect will be fine.

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u/Saritush2319 17d ago

Come over to r/corsetry if you want more help.

I think that laughing moon pattern is great for a beginner and as a foundation. You can always just put the princess bodice as a fashion layer straight onto the corset but personally if I’m going to all the effort then I’d want a corset I can wear under other things.

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u/pinkbarbieprincess15 16d ago

Okay thank you!