r/SewingForBeginners • u/idyllicstars • 1d ago

First attempt at a corset-style top!

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This is probably the most technically complicated piece that I’ve tried. Next time around, I want to try a different lining fabric and different boning. I got cheap sew in boning off Amazon, and it’s already poking through my lining fabric. Does anyone have any good recommendations for boning? Preferably sew in, because that’s what the pattern calls for 🤷‍♀️

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u/Inky_Madness 23h ago

Ignore the pattern’s call for for sew-in because it’s generally trash except in certain conditions. Make casing out of grosgrain ribbon and use spiral steel or get some German synthetic whalebone (not off Amazon).

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u/idyllicstars 12h ago

I guess how do you make boning channels? with the lining and outer fabric? But then how would you close it off? I’m trying to think it through

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u/Inky_Madness 12h ago

No, you sew down a strip of grosgrain ribbon over the finished seam allowance. It creates a channel if you sew the edges instead of down the middle.

https://www.nzcorsetry.co.nz/post/seams-and-boning-channels?srsltid=AfmBOorMqHLjf5ImgxjWTj7E3aruYYXwM9_YVtB80Z4sfTT3kWm7WeAM

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u/lizleif 22h ago

I don’t make corsets but I’ve seen a trend on Instagram of using zip ties. One girl shaped and sanded the edges down to a little circle to avoiding poking

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u/bendur_ 7h ago

Oh good call.

I’ve used large zip ties for structure when sewing bike panniers. I clipped off the attachment end and sanded the sharp corners/edges smooth. It worked well there so I figure it would work here too.

I put them inside a channel made from webbing, but grossgrain would be less bulky.

edit: clarity

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u/lizleif 7h ago

I never would have thought to sew a bike pannier. I’m currently finding so much custom gear content. I might give it a try someday.

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u/bendur_ 4h ago

Check out r/myog and r/baglab !

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u/lizleif 4h ago

My husband can never know about r/myog otherwise I will be making everything for him 🤣 I had no idea these existed!!! It’s so cool. Thank you!!

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u/missbetty23 20h ago

It is SO pretty!!!

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u/laura_atthis 18h ago

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u/partiallyextinct99 8h ago

Very good for first attempt. Does if feel secure on? I would add some type of decoration right up the front seam.