Create a Custom Corset
Create a Custom Corset Heather Culver Please purchase the following items prior to the class so we can begin the project right away. Please call me if you have any questions or need help prior to class beginning. Heather: 206-852-4824. *Not all boning styles are available at the SODO Pacific Fabrics Store. If you choose to use Steel Boning, Spring Steel Boning is available at the Northgate Pacific Fabrics Store. For UNDERBUST CORSET: • Fabric - 1 1/2 yards 45” wide • Heavy Muslin - 3/4 yard 45” wide • Thread • Boning - EITHER 3 3/4 yards 1/4” wide Featherweight Boning OR 1/2” wide Spring Steel Boning* in the following quantities and lengths: • 2 @ 6 1/2” • 2 @ 7 1/2” • 2 @ 8” • 4 @ 9” • 2 @ 9 1/2” • 1 @ 10” • Cording - 2 3/8 yards 1/8” rat tail (for closure) • Bias Tape - one package 1/2” wide Single Fold Bias Tape • Grommets - 20 count Grommets Size 5/32” or 1/4” • Grommet tool appropriate to Grommet size (Grommet Pliers recommended) • 8 Decorative Buttons for Front Additional trim as desired
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
For HOURGLASS CORSET: • Fabric - 1 yard 45” or 60” wide • Heavy Duck or Canvas Fabric - 1 yard 45” or 60” wide • Thread • Boning - EITHER 6 1/2 yards 1/4” wide Featherweight Boning OR 1/2” wide Spring Steel Boning* in the following quantities and lengths: • 6 @11 1/2” • 2 @ 11” • 4 @ 10 1/2” • 4 @ 10” • 4 @ 9 1/2” • 2 @ 9” • Busk Closure 12” • Twill Tape - 7 yards 5/8” wide ???? (for Steel Boning Casing only) • Cording - 5 yards 1/8” rat tail (for back closure) • Bias Tape - 4 1/8 yards 1/2” wide Double Fold Bias Tape • Grommets - 30 count Grommets Size 5/32” or 1/4” • Grommet tool appropriate to Grommet size (Grommet Pliers recommended) • Trim or Lace 1/2” wide 2 1/4 yard
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
For RENAISSANCE CORSET: • Fabric - 3/4 yard 45” wide • Heavy Duck or Canvas Fabric - 3/4 yard 45” wide • Thread • Boning - 2 yards EITHER 1/4” wide Featherweight Boning OR 1/2” Flexicurve Polyester Boning • Cording - 4 yards 1/8” rat tail (for closure) • Grommets - 14 count Grommets Size 5/32” or 1/4” • Grommet tool appropriate to Grommet size (Grommet Pliers recommended) Additional trim as desired Also please purchase or bring your Sewing Kit including the following: • Pencil and Eraser for tracing pattern • Ruler • Soft Tape Measure • Chalk, pen or colored pencil for tracing on fabric • Straight pins • Fabric scissors • Thread snips • Seam Ripper • Hand sewing needle • Sewing Machine Needles Sewing Machine (preferred)
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
For HOURGLASS CORSET: • Fabric - 1 yard 45” or 60” wide • Heavy Duck or Canvas Fabric - 1 yard 45” or 60” wide • Thread • Boning - EITHER 6 1/2 yards 1/4” wide Featherweight Boning OR 1/2” wide Spring Steel Boning* in the following quantities and lengths: • 6 @11 1/2” • 2 @ 11” • 4 @ 10 1/2” • 4 @ 10” • 4 @ 9 1/2” • 2 @ 9” • Busk Closure 12” • Twill Tape - 7 yards 5/8” wide ???? (for Steel Boning Casing only) • Cording - 5 yards 1/8” rat tail (for back closure) • Bias Tape - 4 1/8 yards 1/2” wide Double Fold Bias Tape • Grommets - 30 count Grommets Size 5/32” or 1/4” • Grommet tool appropriate to Grommet size (Grommet Pliers recommended) • Trim or Lace 1/2” wide 2 1/4 yard
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
For RENAISSANCE CORSET: • Fabric - 3/4 yard 45” wide • Heavy Duck or Canvas Fabric - 3/4 yard 45” wide • Thread • Boning - 2 yards EITHER 1/4” wide Featherweight Boning OR 1/2” Flexicurve Polyester Boning • Cording - 4 yards 1/8” rat tail (for closure) • Grommets - 14 count Grommets Size 5/32” or 1/4” • Grommet tool appropriate to Grommet size (Grommet Pliers recommended) Additional trim as desired Also please purchase or bring your Sewing Kit including the following: • Pencil and Eraser for tracing pattern • Ruler • Soft Tape Measure • Chalk, pen or colored pencil for tracing on fabric • Straight pins • Fabric scissors • Thread snips • Seam Ripper • Hand sewing needle • Sewing Machine Needles Sewing Machine (preferred)
All materials may be purchased at Pacific Fabrics with a 10% discount. Please mention that you are buying supplies for this class at the register to receive this discount.
Sodo 206.628.6237
