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1. 

   

   This corset is made using a one piece pattern.

   The pattern generator pattern makes a made to measure pattern. Make sure you measure yourself accurately as it's a really good fit.

   I used calico as the inner fabric and a satin lining in cherry red to match

   FABRICS
   Cut 1 in main fabric
   Cut 2 in calico or similar
   Cut 1 in lining
   Embroidered panel

   First I marked boning channel positions on the calico pieces then sewed the channels

   See step 2 for positions of boning

   At this point top and bottom sections are open

   
   

2. 

   

   Please enlarge picture.

   There are 6 bones either side of the centre front making 12 in total

   Two are place 1/2 inch either side of the centre front

   Working from centre outwards to each end

   place 1 at each armpit level. These go to waist level in line with (vertical) centre bust on each side

   place 1 at each back arm, under the arm crease to side hip

   place 1 at each shoulder blade straight down to waist ***

   place 2 at each side evenely spaced acroos the remaining back of corset

   ***You can find this point by dropping a tape measure over your shoulder from the side of your neck

   Thread boning through the channels
   make them the same length as the channels as the fabric will be stretched to make them fit tight

   
   

3. 

   

   Sew the embroidered panel to the front of the corset along each side

   I got the embroidered panel from the leg of an old pair of combat trousers

   Lay the calico with boning onto the back of the main fabric

   You should have three layers

   Sew along the top and bottom

   Sew along each side of the boning channels (in the same colour thread as your main fabric)through all the layers

   This will create the top stitching on the outside and keep the layers together

   
   



4. 

   

   I added back panels for strength on the eyelet panel

   Cut 2 rectangles about 5 inch wide and the length of your centre back measurement

   Fold lengthways with right sides together and stitch top and bottom

   Stitch to each end of the corset

   Turn right side out

   You can add another bone into the panel to stiffen the end. If you do top stitch it to keep it in place

   
   

5. 

   

   Using a suitable heavy lace

   Sew a strip to each side of the front panel and the back panel joint leaving a little at each end

   Enlarge picture to see

   
   

6. 

   

   Equally space the eyelets along the centre of the back panel

   
   



7. 

   

   This is a back view to give you an idea of the overall shape of the corset

   To add lining place with right sides facing and pin from centre front outwards to each side on the top and bottom. This makes it easier.

   Sew together leaving the ends open

   Turn right side out

   
   

8. 

   

   Sew lace along top and bottom of corset and neaten all ends at panel end

   Stitch lining by hand along back panel edges

   
   

9. 

   

   Thread suitable tie through eyelets

   This picture shows the shaping for the underarms

   
   

10. 

    

    Back view showing eyelet position and panel which is not in original corset generator pattern

    
    

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