The ultimate corset making guides (plus a simple under-bust pattern) for beginners to intermediate

* Residents of the EU (and anyone who prefers an instant download) can purchase this collection of guides thorugh my Etsy shop or Payhip; https://payhip.com/b/UlKbx *

Both of my guides plus a simple under-bust pattern for beginners.

Construction Manual

This is a 25 page pdf manual of corset construction information that I send out with all my patterns. Included are all the instructions you will need to make a corset including pictorial examples such as how to change a pattern's measurements, insert a busk, gores and gussets, cupped corsetry, and single or double layered construction methods;

CONTENTS

Page
3 Where to start?
3 - Prepare your design
4 - Taking your measurements
5 - Printing a digital pattern
5 - Amending a pattern’s measurements
10 Sewing the corset – general information
14 Sewing the corset – the technical stuff
14 - inserting busks
15 - single layer construction method
16 - double layer construction methods
19 - creating flat-felled seams
21 - inserting gores and gussets
23 - inserting cups
26 - cording
26 - lacing up your corset

Upping your corsetry game - move into intermediate level territory

This is a 15 page pdf article (5000 words) that talks a little more about perfecting your corsetry. It is ideal for beginners wanting to move on in their abilities. The corset construction manual is more of a technical document explaining the 'how to' whereas this article talks specifically about design, fit and construction and is more of a trouble-shooting guide for those who have made a few corsets and are looking for ways to improve their skills.

Under-bust pattern - a very simple pattern to get you started if you are new to this wonderful artform.

Please take a look at my website where I have lots of information about corset making.

Please note that the cover photograph is a representation of all the designs currently available from Corsets by Caroline - available as separate patterns in the Etsy shop (this listing does not include a pattern for all of these designs).