Whatever type of boning you choose, you will have to have a casing for it. Casing can be bought ready-made (remember to preshrink it if it's cotton) or sewn from fabric scraps you may have around the hours. Here Susan Khalje uses her leftover silk organza lining fabric to create casings.
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Gone are the days of whalebone corsets! Nowadays a variety of boning materials are available, ranging from steel (at right) to plastic in several widths.
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Figure A
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Steps:- Cut bone casing to 6".
Stitch across top of casing with a 1/2" seam allowance.- Slide bone into casing and stitch across bottom of casing close to bone.
- Stitch casing to darts by hand, using a catch stitch (figure A).
RESOURCES :
Butterick / Vogue Patterns
Due to seasonal changes, the exact patterns seen on the show are not generally available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
Butterick / Vogue
Website: www.butterick.com/ www.voguepatterns.com
Michael Levine Fabrics Inc.
Michael Levine Fabrics Inc.
Los Angeles , CA 90015-1812
Phone: 213-622-6259
Email: sales@mlfabrics.com
Website: www.mlfabrics.com
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