I'm currently making your 18th century pirate shirt with the smocking (different smocking though) and wanted a pattern to wear over it. This is perfect. I just wish I had that spiderweb fabric!
I have actually been *planning* on making one of these for forever now! I have the fabrics, the boning, and after watching you I realized that oops, I need grommets! Now I have a bit more confidence that I really can pull it off, and in a few days, too! Thanks Shannon!
I will, I made a denim dress that has been asking me why has it never been out of the wardrobe, answer: because I need something better than a belt to make it look good on me. So red linen and black corduroy to start. If it comes out nice another in blue linen and a printed cotton (this one may need interfacing...). And there are a lot of other pieces of fabric too small for vests but perfect for this.
I showed this to my daughter and said do you want one? She most emphatically said YES, and also, probably all her friends will want one too. I might have to buy grommets in bulk. 😄
The red side could very well be part of a concept called "Spider-Man, But Make It Vintage." I love that spiderweb fabric! It's Halloween, but also just really great year-round spooky vibes.
I went through a time finding a better way of marking black or dark fabrics during covid. Basically, I used my paper skills and my knowledge of The Art of orgami to come up with a well fitting, mask pattern. The chalk was not exact enough for me and smaller projects. White colored pencil, a brand that is a little more greasy, worked ok. After several purchases, I realized a white #10 (boldest) Jell pen works Great! Got a 10 pack on Amazon for the cost of a 2 pack at Walmart. Works wonderfully! I wish my ADD ADHD dyslexic didn't kick in hard with patterns, though. I did make myself a corset. I found a wealthy area of homes that toss out furniture yearly, and I salvaged leather from as many as I could. So far, 3 complete living room sets, black, maroon, and white. Hate seeing leather go to the garbage dump. I had no idea what I was doing. I just had a picture in my mind. I used zip ties for the bones. Came out pretty good, but I made it too tall, and I could not bend over at all. So, back to the drawing board.
Just needed to comment to compliment you on your videos! I'll never make any of these items, but you always have such attention to detail and putting together well made, entertaining content: it's not lost on your non-historybounding viewers.
It strikes me that that method of construction is kind of like some versions of quilt as you go quilting! (I love when something in another type of sewing or crafts makes something else in another one make more sense!)
There is one already on the channel from a few years ago, with some general tips and trick for making gaiters! Spats, Gaiters & Puttees, Oh My! -- ua-cam.com/video/ZCOSNeTsOME/v-deo.html
For busks, I've used the free paint stir sticks from Home Depot. You can cut them down to size with a craft knife or box cutter, sand or file the edges, and voila! A perfectly functional busk.
That’s for a one-part busk, of the type used in stays and bodies… this pattern needs a 2-part busk, for a more modern (19th century) corset, which needs to be opened and closed with metal loops and studs. Although I do love the free wooden stir sticks… have veneered many a table with them!! 😂😂
For a moment I thought you were incorporating circus tricks into your videos and then I realised that it was the ‘shit You have to do for UA-cam’! It looks fantastic xx
Love the wearable Halloween vibe, this just tipped me over the edge, I've added this pattern to my to do list for my first corset project!! And so fun that it's reversible, 2 garments for one!🤩
the first ever thing i sewed and liked was a top from fashion sparrow i think her yt is and its a reversible tank top corset thing and this reminds me of it, like one side could be Halloween and another Christmas
That is fun and lovely, just a touch of spooky. When I saw it on you, I thought, that would make a cool Bat, with its wings wrapping around you, would only need to change the pattern a little, and not add the spider webs, lol Take care, be well
Such a cute corset! I love it! I have a lot of bright green and black fabric and bright green and black lace for over them (green on black and black on green). I was originally going to make a skirt out of it (like, more than a decade ago) with alternating bands of black and green but then my body shape changed and I just never got around to it. This summer I made a black linen Coquelicot skirt that has bright green stitching on the outside (I adore contrast stitching) and I used some of the leftover bright green fabric for the pockets and inside parts. This corset would be a great way to use my original idea for the fabrics but make it into a reversible corset that would match perfectly with my Coquelicot skirt. Thank you so much for the idea!
Just had this show up in my recommendations and was confused because I subscribed to you like 2 years ago, then realised I hadn't seen a new video from you in a while. I checked and was no longer subscribed. UA-cam strikes again! I've had several pages deleted from my subscriptions lately and know for sure I didn't remove them. Anywho, I'm here now (again) and love this little waspie! So cute! The overlay turned out great, too. I'd definitely love to see a purple one with the colourful side, just for some extra pizzazz!
Well welcome back! UA-cam really seems to be all over the place lately, you are not the only person who has been forcibly unsubscribed from me lately 😭😭 The good news is now you have a lot of new videos to catch up on, and there are lots of fun ones!
Really cool corset! I love that you made it reversible. I really want to make my own overbust corset some day but might start with this one, maybe in pinstripe fabric to make it more office appropriate 😉
So cool and perfect!! I hope you make this one and love it as much as I love mine! And I also invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
@@happytofu5 that was a puzzle, but if you go into the listing and scroll along to the last image the size chart is there. Remember to allow for a 2-inch lacing gap and your desired corseted size (these may cancel out).
@@lucyj8204 thanks! The canceling out part makes my brain melt but since I'll use a stretchy material, it will hopefully work. Maybe I should make a mockup before.
@johannajaniszewski4095 when you order, you get access to all the sizes. So if you make (say) an H mockup you might be able to switch sizes for the second mockup based on how much too big it is (or straight to a final if you're brave) rather than marking up your mockup.
I just finished making my first corset used two pairs of denim jeans from the thrift/co-op shop in town $4 for each pair will be using the back pockets for a bag project later 😹😹 I did grommets front and back only to discover I forgot to put the boning in at the edges before doing the grommets 🙄🙄oh well it’s denim so I’m not too worried and plenty of heavy interfacing. Love the spider web look on the corset and I’m with you on not fussy cutting it🙈 I forgot about that way of doing the panels will have to remember for the next one that would save a lot of sewing time and matching up.👍🏽👍🏽
I work in digital marketing, and you say that that company doesn't know who you are.. Then you should tell them! Tag them, see what tags they use on their socials and use those, or plain just reach out to them! 😊Maybe you could get a sponsorship or an affiliate ship, because companies really like to work with people who actually use their products, and social media marketing has the best ROIs for companies and for content creators to increase exposure, awareness, and revenue. Just a thought! 😊 ❤ Love your projects as always! This pattern might be my entry into making my own corsets.
Oh, well thank you ❤️❤️, but based on my (lengthy) experience with CS Osborne, their website, and the way they sell their supplies, they don’t even know what an influencer is, much less have a budget set aside for social media or sponsorships. As in, they don’t have social media pages, they have a fax number! If it was a corset supply shop, I’d consider reaching out, but it’s an old school upholstery and leather working store in Jersey that makes good grommets which I’m happy to recommend for free ☺️
@@ShannonMakesaw that's a bummer! I hope they catch up to the new millenium and reach out to you :) Sponsorships don't have to be paid either, so keep that in mind. A lot of times it just means you get free product, which is cheaper for the company overall. Regardless, I hope similar opportunities come to you in the future ❤
15:39 I really like how you're mentioning multiple different options. It's nice because some of us might have one thing on hand but another, different budget options, etc. I love how you mentioned not only different boning options, but different options for the busk.
I like the look of the orange in combination wiith the silver spiderweb. But I think that the black fabric would looks fantastic with the rainbow spiderwebs.
It doesn't have quite the same cut as a Swiss waist (being adapted and modernized from a riding corset), but it IS very similar... it's like a modern Swiss waist!
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it… I definitely invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
@@hiho8084 thank you! problem solving is part of every single creative venture - if I tossed projects in the bin every time I hit a snag, I'd never make anything!
I'm a huge fan of contrasting boning channels added on top of the fabric. I made a corset like that with blue flowery fabric for the panels and navy blue boning channels along each seam and I kid you not, it looks like some kind of stained glass window. Patterns like a solid colour frame to make them pop more 😉
Thank you. I'm 75 years old; and, I know I don't need a waspie corset. That would be like trying to put satin skippers on a cow. The results are not going to be worth it. However, on you it is very becoming. You did a beautiful job.
This is precisely what I needed for a pattern! I want a belt for external pockets to hang off of for all the the thrifted skirts that aren't condusive to adding other types of pockets to.
I’ve made many, many corsets, and somehow I’ve never considered doing the welt method to sew them together. That would save me SO much time and energy, I’m going to try that!
I mean, yea, basically! They usually have shorter sides, I feel, to really accentuate the points in the center front, but like… yea, it’s essentially a large Swiss Waist lol!!
This corset turned out so, so cute! And I now feel the urge to remake my corseted embroidered Tree of Gondor belt with an actual pattern. My current one is cute and works well enough but the construction is a hot mess and I had no idea of twhat I was doing when self drafting it in less than an hour... And I would make the tree in white and silver if remaking it, to contrast more strongly against the black background. Also, I would have to make the front pannel in one piece and wiggle in the belt to lace it but I already have this issue with my current one so it's ok.
Very nice! Good choice on colors 👏 Please make videos on your circus boot making! Those look cool!!! Do you have a second channel? If not, add them here. You already have circus content here.
Thank you!! 🥰🥰No, no second channel, and I do already have a video with general tips and tricks for making gaiters (you can find it by searching my channel for the word “gaiter”)!!
im kinda glad you didnt pattern match the spider webs because i think it actually looks better that way. i might be alone in that, but i think it looks more spooky and fun and chaos. like the season!
It looks great. I can't wait to see the purple when you finally do that one. I'm actually in the middle of doing my pirate shirt. Unfortunately I had a few hiccups along the way. First I had to put the needles back into my smocking pleater, one UA-cam tutorial later and I was good to go. Or so I thought. My embroidery floss kept breaking so I finally broke budget and treated myself to silk embroidery thread. I'm new to smocking so it took me a little bit to get the stitches right. I finished my smocking and then the next day I slipped on some water and busted my lip open with my tooth and hurt my arm. Not my most gracful landing. I didn't even know I was falling until my face hit the floor. 😳 Anyways now that my arm is feeling batter again. I plan to finish my shirt, give her a good wash and press. Hopefully I'll have her finished this weekend. Because now I need to go diving through my stash for some fabric for a corselett. I have some fun scales that I used for my daughter's short stays for her regency dress. Fun fact we used zip ties for boning in that too. 😉 Since my pirate shirt is kind of a teal color, from my old bedsheet,, I figure the scales will be perfect. Maybe I will make a purple skirt to go with it to give it a mermaid theme, since I don't like wearing pants. I will have to dive through my fabric stashbto see if I have any purple to make a skirt. If not I may have to hit up ebay again. Unless I can find a purple sheet set somewhere.
Awesome! Thank you! 🫶🫶 If you’re new here, welcome, and I also invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
This is adorable! I have too much fabric and time right now, so I think I might actually try something like this. I need a curvier pattern, so hopefully I can find one!
Nice!! I'm sorry that their larger sizes aren't quite curvy enough for you (I know they're working on expanding their size range even further, but I don't know if this free pattern is on the list)
That turned out super well and looks great with both outfits. I will have to look through my fabric stash to work something out. I think a black side would be wonderful as it will go with a fair bit of my wardrobe, will have to think about the other side. oh and love the music!
Thank you!! Black is always a good staple for any wardrobe, and the other side can be anything you want - something whimsical to make you smile, or something beautiful that you love looking at!
Oh man I am super inspired by this video, and your corset hoodie video. I will try to make a corset hoodie with an oversized hoodie I already have and use this waist snatcher for the waist part.
Oooo this is perfect for using up some blue metallic fabric scraps I have from my last costume :D if I was making a version with new fabric I think I’d go green and brown
It's really nice. I think it can be worn other than Halloween. It's just a spider web not a jack o lantern or anything to super specific to the holiday. Probably shouldn't be worn to a wedding or anything like that.
I think I'll make a test corset or two since I have a ton of old fabric, and then I'll try to make a red and blue tartan one, for Christmas, I'm too big for Halloween 😁Thanks for sharing this with us!
@@ShannonMakesoh, it'll be fun... so I'll have a couple of new corsets to show off, but I have to figure out how to match the tartan squares, I've never worked with this fabric.... I try 😊
@@furiafuxia2769 you probably can't match it perfectly along both the horizontal AND the vertical, so I'd maybe just try to match the horizontal lines, maybe with a prominent stripe/features right at the waistline? Just my two cents! I talk a bit about pattern matching in my 1930s inspired cape from this video, if you want any further thoughts on it: ua-cam.com/video/C3-NT7owCUk/v-deo.html
You make this look so fast and accessible! Definitely want to try it. I just finished my second ever circle skirt, so I think making something like this might be a good way to use the little bit of fabric I have left from that project.
I really love the way that you speak, if that makes sense haha. :) The cadence, and your unique accent that probably comes from moving around a lot! This turned out SO cool, and I might actually give this a go, though I'd have to ponder what I'd wear it with... lol
Thank you! 😃 So glad you enjoyed it, and I think that, even if you wouldn't wear it in your every day wardrobe (although honestly, in the right fabrics it could be more discrete and more ✨fah-shun✨), it'd make a super cute costume accessory for Halloween, Ren Faire... any excuse to get dressed up, really!
@ShannonMakes yesss haha I love any excuse to dress up. :) also I am doing a Ms Frizzle cosplay for halloween lol I'll definitely tag you in it on insta!! And hm, I bet in a nice matte black, or a velvet, it could be pretty wearable for dropping off my little girl at school, right? 🤣
I've been wondering when the Sophie dress would be posted, I saw you working on it on instagram, looked into the pattern and am making one as well for halloween. Mine is black with a purple yolk that has some black lace over it. Now I'll need to make one of these as well, probably purple to match the dress, I might add some decorative pleated trim, I've seen that in historical pieces.
Yes, go for it!!! This is one of their smallest size-range patterns, I believe, so if you're ever looking for well-tested, size inclusive patterns, I highly recommend Ora Lin Patterns!
Ooh only just saw your response! Yeah I'm definitely gonna try this someday... not yet though, I'm sick (AGAIN, honestly my body just doesn't let me do anything nice for myself haha!). Mayhaps I will .. record the process and post on my channel?? (Saying for accountability lol)
That turned out so lovely! I really love the look. I'm going to get the pattern and hope that I have time next year! It's been a rough couple of weeks and sadly no sewing. But this is defiantly going on the list of future makes!
I just lace it loosely in the front, then spin it 180 and tighten them behind me like a normal corset, it wasn’t bad at all! Although if I do a purple one, it’s probably have a closed back, and one lacing strip in the front!
I saw the rainbow side, and thought that would be amazing over the black or purple. I am sure it will look awesome no matter what, but rainbows! Also, does anyone know, could you put a zipper as the front closure? Why does it have to be on the side? I am going to start learning to sew on my inherited sewing machine and a zipper front sounds great.
Do you have any videos of the “circus boots “ I think you called them, that you’ve made? I’m super interested in them, they look so neat and I wonder if that may be a good way to make a boot-cover that isn’t a terrible Halloween costume, to get super cute boots that actually fit my larger calves. Shoe making is terribly intensive looking, but maybe if you had a tutorial of sorts on those, it would be lovely❤ I do love the way these turned out with your skirt choices, and can’t wait to see the next dress!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! I have a video from a few years ago on tips and tricks for making gaiters that you might find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/ZCOSNeTsOME/v-deo.html
I've been wanting to make a corset for to go under my Edwardian-inspired skirts bc the waistband can be uncomfortable. This seems less intimidating and faster. I'd probably install front lacing. As far as colors...probably white to wear as an undergarment. Maybe scarlet red/reversible to black...maybe in a fancy jacquard.
I got a new grommet set and I didn't like the holes it was making so I got a round metal file from the garage they're about the size of a pencil and I sharpened the edge of the cutter and it sped things up so much because we were doing it on a for yard piece of wool suiting material that I use for a mattress cover because I'm perimenopausal
Omg. I havent sewn in like a year. My back pain has been hell. Its killing my soul. And I want to make this so baaad!! Im going to get a pool membership and work on strengthening my back this winter. Not even for health or anything. My goal is legit just because I want to be able to sit for long periods and sew 0.0. Sure ill get healthier on top. But hey XD.
THANK YOU for the grommet suggestion -- I have been dithering about how to choose non-crappy grommets that stay smooth on the inside and I trust your experience. where do you usually order yours from? I see a lot of suppliers online...
The grommets scare me. Maybe they aren't hard to put in. I'm a very beginning sewer. I've never put in a zipper, but I could try it. I still think I'll wait on this project. It looks fun though. I'd love to have a plain one. I'm just a scaredy cat.
Sounds like you need a test project - maybe order some grommets, and use some spare/scrap fabric, and just practice setting grommets!! Don't use them for the first time ever in a project - just literally stack a few layers of fabric together (I highly recommend using a stiffer fabric in the middle, like a canvas, it really helps), and just practicing setting the grommets on a test strip of fabric. Heck, you can even try to set them in a straight line, and that way if it works out well, you've just made your own lacing strips/ lacing tape! Otherwise you can always buy lacing tape, as I said 😊
Totally loved this one. Have you tried hand stitching from the other end? I was told that I look awkward but seemed to get in well with this technique. Birdy
Larger part of sewing On right starting stitching the lining then stitching into the bias to be stitched down. Keeping the bulk of the sewing to the right going down all bias finishing. Birdy
I love it and absolutely want to make one! The question is, can I crank it out before Sunday's ren faire where I am planning to go as a pirate?! This would be perfect and better than my store-bought corset I usually wear. Time to raid my stash - I am pretty sure I have everything I need! Thanks for the great video!
Hah, how fun, I am in progress making something very similar after watching Cat's Costumery's Swiss Waist video a couple weeks ago! I see you just used the pattern straight out of the box as it were, how did you find the fit? As a similar shape to you (only a bit more padded in my case), I always wonder if the waist that's narrower than mine is gonna be pinchy since I have literally an inch between my bottom rib and the top of my hip, and my ribs get easily annoyed when there's a waistband or belt pressing on them, and how much gaping I'm going to have from lack of bust and hips, relative to the shape most patterns are designed for. Probably best for me to wear a really flowy shirt under it, but the Swiss Waist is being made for a party in early November, going over a medieval-style gores and rectangles style dress I made a few years ago that I don't tend to wear because it's not too flattering on me... and also it's long sleeved and linen so I'm never sure when is temperature-appropriate to wear it. My current project is black linen on one side, purple cotton canvas on the other, haven't decided if I'm going to apply any kind of binding around the edges or not, right now I'm hand-sewing WAY too many eyelets. I'll bookmark this pattern in case I want to have another go at pretending I have a shape other than brick with boobs! I've got several half-metre remnants of various colours of linen blends so that's definitely a possibility, and I'm planning some form of double sided supportive vest with some verrrry fancy electric purple remnant that will pair well with the turquoise similar fabric my xmas gift bag from a friend is made out of, and it should be just enough fabric.. And maybe next year I'll use the grey and black half-metre of spiderweb print fabric I've had in my stash for years for a halloween vest or something as I get better at doing the reversible thing and figuring out what shape my hips actually are and where my stuff goes if I try to squish it... Those corset pieces look a lot like the athletic corset pattern I started out with for my sports bra project, which, by the end of trying to get things to fit my shape, most of which were pretty rectangular... I even merged several pieces together rather than sew four rectangles together... yeah, brick torso... I'm totally trying the welt method next time I do something like this though, I bet it'll even work on my princess seam block since because I'm not that curvy, neither is my princess seam block!! So far I've mostly been bag-lining most things I make and that doesn't always work so well, especially when you're trying to get bones into the pointy bits and get the pointy bits pointy and all.... I don't blame you for not trying to pattern-match, I probably wouldn't do that either, though I have learned through experience that having asymmetrical plaids definitely will annoy me, so I try to pick one stripe on the pattern at the waistband and make left and right sides the same.... half-assed pattern matching is close enough?
The fit seems fine to me, although I’m not ever expecting any actual waist reduction, having a very small structural gap myself and some obliques filling in that small gap on top of it!
@@ShannonMakes Hehe, yeah, I have a bunch of those from physiotherapy, one of my stupid human tricks is getting someone to stick their fingers in there to see how little room I have, then flexing to force their fingers out. So that's called a structural gap? Good to know. Is the narrowest part of you also above your bottom ribs? I end up having two different "waist" measurements and locations depending on whether it's a fitted dress or a weight-bearing waistband... bodies be weird, yo.
So cuuuuute but I am going to sound stupid and I am sorry but how do you figure out which pattern you need to cut to make it... A is a 21 waist but what are the increments after that? I am pretty sure I am bigger than E so I downloaded from that part just to make sure I have all the sizing that might fit me... Are all the increments the same?Is B for a 21,3 inch waist? or a 22? That would help me figure out which pattern I need.
If the sizing chart on their website doesn't make sense to you, I'd suggest contacting them directly and asking your question. I'm sure they'd be glad to help you with your questions
@@acexkeikai I mean, their size chart goes up to something like letter Q, and a (roughly) 53" waist, so if you only have up to size E, and you're within a 53" waist, then you're missing more than half the sizes, and should consider contacting them.
@@acexkeikai oh, oops, I see now what you meant - you downloaded from size E up to size Q. Got it! Well their size chart looks like the top range is roughly 53" so if you're close to that, then you should be able to use it as-is, and if your waist is larger than that, you'd probably have to grade up. Not an expert tho, it's not my pattern, so I'd still recommend reaching out to them with any questions.
The rainbows reallllly wouldn’t have worked with the Sophie dress, but they do seem to be a very popular option in the comments section… maybe next year?! I’ve still got lots of it leftover! 🌈🕷️🎃
There's not really anything to have fit issues with, because all you need to do is make sure it fits your waist, and that's pretty straightforward to do! Then, as long as you respect your seam allowances, it should fit!
@ShannonMakes That's what I was hoping to hear! I am dying to make a corset, but I'm still a beginner and I know full corsets have to be very precisely fitted. This should be the perfect project to fulfill my corset dreams before I get good enough to tackle an overbust corset!
@@ShannonMakesThe only things I would recommend to check besides the waist measurement is the high hip circumfrence (where this corset ends) because if you are like me and have bigger than usual waist to hip ratio you may struggle to get your lacing parallel. So you would want to add some triangles to the lower part of the pattern to get more volume. And if you know you have an extra short or long waist (distance between hipbone and ribcage) you might wand to check this with the pattern aswell. Otherwise the waistline could sit funky on you and the corset diggs in your ribs and hipbone (short waist) or doesn't reach the underbust/high hip (long waist).
I realized when I use the term "idiot proofing" on my projects, I have less compassion and patience with myself when I inevitably make a mistake. (Whether it's one I planned for or not) My brain says: Well clearly you ARE a terribly incompetent human. You did those things, and you STILL somehow screwed it up! Thinking of it as a "mistake reduction strategy" has been better for me. It assumes I will make mistakes. And that's ok. But we're reducing the chances of making the most likely and most frustrating ones. Also, coworkers have generally found the phrase funny, and the built in forgiveness affirming. It helps them remember to set themselves up for fewer mistakes, and to be confident coming to me with mistakes early on, knowing I'll help them figure it out, without being accusatory.
Yea, I realized as editing it that I could have chosen better language in the moment. I don’t have any negative emotions associated with making mistakes, I have made *so many of them* when crafting I just assume there will be several per project, and that’s just normal… I even just talked about that to the camera a couple days ago! BUT as someone with a public platform, I do try to choose compassionate approaches and language when speaking to people beyond myself… however what was said was said, and it wasn’t bad enough to completely cut it out of the video, so I kept it in. Just one of the hazards of not scripting every last second of a video - I will inevitably say some things in less-than-ideal ways. As long as it’s not actively giving the wrong impression (in this case, the impression that I think that I or anyone else is actually an idiot for making a mistake like pinning panels in the wrong order), I just leave it in and trust my viewers to understand my meaning!
:) Personally, I absolutely took it in the spirit you meant it because of your tone. And I do think it came across as you meant it. Avoiding frustration. I suppose I could have clarified that. It was interesting to realize "huh. I guess Shannon's brain doesn't give her the same kind of critical attitude mine has in the past". And that's actually quite awesome.
oh good, I'm glad it came across in the intended manner. No, while I do enjoy holding myself to a high standard in my sewing, I have a very healthy relationship with it and am not hard on myself or beat myself up about making mistakes, because that is the human condition - making errors, hopefully learning and improving. Momentary frustration because I did something silly... yes! Of course! But nothing beyond that!
So who’s gonna be making one of these?! 🙋👻🎃
I'm currently making your 18th century pirate shirt with the smocking (different smocking though) and wanted a pattern to wear over it. This is perfect. I just wish I had that spiderweb fabric!
Me! Heading for my stash!!!! Thank you for all the s*it you do for UA-cam❤
I'm behind on Christmas gifts, so not right now, but YES (sometime in winter).
I have actually been *planning* on making one of these for forever now! I have the fabrics, the boning, and after watching you I realized that oops, I need grommets! Now I have a bit more confidence that I really can pull it off, and in a few days, too! Thanks Shannon!
I will, I made a denim dress that has been asking me why has it never been out of the wardrobe, answer: because I need something better than a belt to make it look good on me.
So red linen and black corduroy to start. If it comes out nice another in blue linen and a printed cotton (this one may need interfacing...).
And there are a lot of other pieces of fabric too small for vests but perfect for this.
I showed this to my daughter and said do you want one? She most emphatically said YES, and also, probably all her friends will want one too. I might have to buy grommets in bulk. 😄
Hahaha nice!! You’ll have your hands full this Halloween season!
The red side could very well be part of a concept called "Spider-Man, But Make It Vintage." I love that spiderweb fabric! It's Halloween, but also just really great year-round spooky vibes.
Spider-Man but make it vintage would be fun!!
I went through a time finding a better way of marking black or dark fabrics during covid. Basically, I used my paper skills and my knowledge of The Art of orgami to come up with a well fitting, mask pattern. The chalk was not exact enough for me and smaller projects. White colored pencil, a brand that is a little more greasy, worked ok. After several purchases, I realized a white #10 (boldest) Jell pen works Great! Got a 10 pack on Amazon for the cost of a 2 pack at Walmart. Works wonderfully! I wish my ADD ADHD dyslexic didn't kick in hard with patterns, though. I did make myself a corset. I found a wealthy area of homes that toss out furniture yearly, and I salvaged leather from as many as I could. So far, 3 complete living room sets, black, maroon, and white. Hate seeing leather go to the garbage dump. I had no idea what I was doing. I just had a picture in my mind. I used zip ties for the bones. Came out pretty good, but I made it too tall, and I could not bend over at all. So, back to the drawing board.
Just needed to comment to compliment you on your videos! I'll never make any of these items, but you always have such attention to detail and putting together well made, entertaining content: it's not lost on your non-historybounding viewers.
Ohhhh, why thank you 🥰🥰 that’s super appreciated 🫶
It turned out really cute! Maybe you need the rainbow side on a purple one
Thank you!
I thought the same thing! It's a shame not to use that rainbow side.
Yes! The rainbow on the purple would be awesome!
I agree
It strikes me that that method of construction is kind of like some versions of quilt as you go quilting! (I love when something in another type of sewing or crafts makes something else in another one make more sense!)
Oh yea, I could see that! I'm working on something similar to a quilt-as-you-go project right now, actually, for a video next month!
We NEED a boot making video!
There is one already on the channel from a few years ago, with some general tips and trick for making gaiters! Spats, Gaiters & Puttees, Oh My! --
ua-cam.com/video/ZCOSNeTsOME/v-deo.html
For busks, I've used the free paint stir sticks from Home Depot. You can cut them down to size with a craft knife or box cutter, sand or file the edges, and voila! A perfectly functional busk.
That’s for a one-part busk, of the type used in stays and bodies… this pattern needs a 2-part busk, for a more modern (19th century) corset, which needs to be opened and closed with metal loops and studs. Although I do love the free wooden stir sticks… have veneered many a table with them!! 😂😂
For a moment I thought you were incorporating circus tricks into your videos and then I realised that it was the ‘shit You have to do for UA-cam’! It looks fantastic xx
Love the wearable Halloween vibe, this just tipped me over the edge, I've added this pattern to my to do list for my first corset project!! And so fun that it's reversible, 2 garments for one!🤩
Thank you! I do hope you make one up for yourself - they’re so fun! And the reversible function is a super fun touch!
the first ever thing i sewed and liked was a top from fashion sparrow i think her yt is and its a reversible tank top corset thing and this reminds me of it, like one side could be Halloween and another Christmas
oooh, doubling up on the holidays with the reversible feature... I LOVE that!!
So cute!! Pattern matching those spiderwebs would be crazy making!!! Good choice avoiding that frustration!!
Right?! Some mild fussy cutting was more than sufficient!! 🕷️🕷️
That is fun and lovely, just a touch of spooky. When I saw it on you, I thought, that would make a cool Bat, with its wings wrapping around you, would only need to change the pattern a little, and not add the spider webs, lol Take care, be well
That’s so funny that you say that, I had definitely thought about making a bat-shaped corset originally, I just ran out of time!!
@@ShannonMakes Fun things to keep in your back pocket. Be well
Such a cute corset! I love it!
I have a lot of bright green and black fabric and bright green and black lace for over them (green on black and black on green). I was originally going to make a skirt out of it (like, more than a decade ago) with alternating bands of black and green but then my body shape changed and I just never got around to it. This summer I made a black linen Coquelicot skirt that has bright green stitching on the outside (I adore contrast stitching) and I used some of the leftover bright green fabric for the pockets and inside parts. This corset would be a great way to use my original idea for the fabrics but make it into a reversible corset that would match perfectly with my Coquelicot skirt.
Thank you so much for the idea!
Oh that sounds absolutely stunning… if you make it, please do share photos on IG of you have an account!! What a lovely plan 🖤💚🖤💚
That's super adorable! Looks like an easier corset project.
Definitely!
Just had this show up in my recommendations and was confused because I subscribed to you like 2 years ago, then realised I hadn't seen a new video from you in a while. I checked and was no longer subscribed. UA-cam strikes again! I've had several pages deleted from my subscriptions lately and know for sure I didn't remove them. Anywho, I'm here now (again) and love this little waspie! So cute! The overlay turned out great, too. I'd definitely love to see a purple one with the colourful side, just for some extra pizzazz!
Well welcome back! UA-cam really seems to be all over the place lately, you are not the only person who has been forcibly unsubscribed from me lately 😭😭 The good news is now you have a lot of new videos to catch up on, and there are lots of fun ones!
Really cool corset! I love that you made it reversible. I really want to make my own overbust corset some day but might start with this one, maybe in pinstripe fabric to make it more office appropriate 😉
Go for it! It’s a really good entry level pattern!
Oh i love it ❤❤❤ happy Halloween 👻 👻👻
Thank you!! Happy Halloween to you too… even more next week when I have the full outfit! 🎃🖤🧡🕷️
i literally was going to look up how to make a corset for my halloween costume and this was at the top of my feed 😱 spooky
So cool and perfect!! I hope you make this one and love it as much as I love mine! And I also invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
Really loved how your reveal showed different ways to wear this project. Downloading the pattern now!
Thank you!! I had actually intended and laid out two outfits with pants as well, but I just ran out of time to film 😂😂😭
Could you figure out the sizing? I am a bit lost there.
@@happytofu5 that was a puzzle, but if you go into the listing and scroll along to the last image the size chart is there. Remember to allow for a 2-inch lacing gap and your desired corseted size (these may cancel out).
@@lucyj8204 thanks! The canceling out part makes my brain melt but since I'll use a stretchy material, it will hopefully work. Maybe I should make a mockup before.
@johannajaniszewski4095 when you order, you get access to all the sizes. So if you make (say) an H mockup you might be able to switch sizes for the second mockup based on how much too big it is (or straight to a final if you're brave) rather than marking up your mockup.
I just finished making my first corset used two pairs of denim jeans from the thrift/co-op shop in town $4 for each pair will be using the back pockets for a bag project later 😹😹 I did grommets front and back only to discover I forgot to put the boning in at the edges before doing the grommets 🙄🙄oh well it’s denim so I’m not too worried and plenty of heavy interfacing.
Love the spider web look on the corset and I’m with you on not fussy cutting it🙈 I forgot about that way of doing the panels will have to remember for the next one that would save a lot of sewing time and matching up.👍🏽👍🏽
Hey, congrats on your first corset!! And with thrifted materials… that’s great! 💪💪💪
I work in digital marketing, and you say that that company doesn't know who you are.. Then you should tell them! Tag them, see what tags they use on their socials and use those, or plain just reach out to them! 😊Maybe you could get a sponsorship or an affiliate ship, because companies really like to work with people who actually use their products, and social media marketing has the best ROIs for companies and for content creators to increase exposure, awareness, and revenue. Just a thought! 😊 ❤ Love your projects as always! This pattern might be my entry into making my own corsets.
Oh, well thank you ❤️❤️, but based on my (lengthy) experience with CS Osborne, their website, and the way they sell their supplies, they don’t even know what an influencer is, much less have a budget set aside for social media or sponsorships. As in, they don’t have social media pages, they have a fax number!
If it was a corset supply shop, I’d consider reaching out, but it’s an old school upholstery and leather working store in Jersey that makes good grommets which I’m happy to recommend for free ☺️
@@ShannonMakesaw that's a bummer! I hope they catch up to the new millenium and reach out to you :)
Sponsorships don't have to be paid either, so keep that in mind. A lot of times it just means you get free product, which is cheaper for the company overall. Regardless, I hope similar opportunities come to you in the future ❤
Another man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Love Free things that are useful.❤
Absolutely!!
15:39 I really like how you're mentioning multiple different options. It's nice because some of us might have one thing on hand but another, different budget options, etc. I love how you mentioned not only different boning options, but different options for the busk.
Thank you ☺️😊 always trying to make it accessible without going on tooooo long and being boring!
I've been wanting to make something like this!
Well here's your sign then! No time like the present!
I like the look of the orange in combination wiith the silver spiderweb. But I think that the black fabric would looks fantastic with the rainbow spiderwebs.
Oh, totally! It wouldn’t go with the Sophie dress that I’m making it for, but it’s be amazing for another outfit! 🕷️🌈
This is a Swiss waist and Cat's Costuming has made one. Good job, lovevthe fabris.
It doesn't have quite the same cut as a Swiss waist (being adapted and modernized from a riding corset), but it IS very similar... it's like a modern Swiss waist!
For the purple, I might go for the colorful side.... and I'd reverse it with green! Witchy!
very fun indeed!! 💜🌈💚
Cool tip about the zip ties! Never would have thought of that. Very fun project. You are very talented!
Thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it… I definitely invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
@@ShannonMakes I have been looking at your other projects. I love your ability to zag when things don't go to plan. You are an amazing seamstress!
@@hiho8084 thank you! problem solving is part of every single creative venture - if I tossed projects in the bin every time I hit a snag, I'd never make anything!
I'm a huge fan of contrasting boning channels added on top of the fabric. I made a corset like that with blue flowery fabric for the panels and navy blue boning channels along each seam and I kid you not, it looks like some kind of stained glass window. Patterns like a solid colour frame to make them pop more 😉
Sounds lovely!
oh this turned out great! And for a corset-type of pattern, it's literally the least intimidating one I've ever seen :D
Yay, thank you!
@@ShannonMakes very welcome :D
This is a great project. So cute and fun.
Thanks so much! ☺️☺️☺️
Thank you. I'm 75 years old; and, I know I don't need a waspie corset. That would be like trying to put satin skippers on a cow. The results are not going to be worth it. However, on you it is very becoming. You did a beautiful job.
Really good job on the corset. All of the outfits look great. I think I’m going to see about making a skirt.
This is precisely what I needed for a pattern! I want a belt for external pockets to hang off of for all the the thrifted skirts that aren't condusive to adding other types of pockets to.
I’ve made many, many corsets, and somehow I’ve never considered doing the welt method to sew them together. That would save me SO much time and energy, I’m going to try that!
Definitely do, it’s SO simple!!!
Without the busk in front, youve made a Swiss waist!
I mean, yea, basically! They usually have shorter sides, I feel, to really accentuate the points in the center front, but like… yea, it’s essentially a large Swiss Waist lol!!
Really great, both sides. And, I recognize that awesome pirate shirt!
Thank you! 😊😊😊
Oooh! Youve just solved a costume/dress problem. Ill be making this too!
Nice!!
This corset turned out so, so cute!
And I now feel the urge to remake my corseted embroidered Tree of Gondor belt with an actual pattern. My current one is cute and works well enough but the construction is a hot mess and I had no idea of twhat I was doing when self drafting it in less than an hour... And I would make the tree in white and silver if remaking it, to contrast more strongly against the black background. Also, I would have to make the front pannel in one piece and wiggle in the belt to lace it but I already have this issue with my current one so it's ok.
I have some blue fabric set aside for an embroidered Tree of Gondor vest, actually, so your corset sounds amazing!! 😍😍😍
@@ShannonMakes I can't wait to see the vest!
I appreciate so much the amount of thought and design that you put into your camera work!
Thank you so much!! 🫶🫶🫶
Just made one with my daughter last week. ❤ great job as always Shannon!
Yay! Thank you!! 🥰🥰
Haven’t sewn anything in years - I am enjoying your Videos so much. Encouraging!
Oh thank you!! I love hearing that, it’s amazing 🫶🫶
Very nice! Good choice on colors 👏
Please make videos on your circus boot making! Those look cool!!! Do you have a second channel? If not, add them here. You already have circus content here.
Thank you!! 🥰🥰No, no second channel, and I do already have a video with general tips and tricks for making gaiters (you can find it by searching my channel for the word “gaiter”)!!
I’ve been wanting to that pattern for a long time, thanks for all the fun & useful tidbits!
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful
im kinda glad you didnt pattern match the spider webs because i think it actually looks better that way. i might be alone in that, but i think it looks more spooky and fun and chaos. like the season!
Yea, that’s a good point!! 🕷️🕸️🕸️
It looks great. I can't wait to see the purple when you finally do that one. I'm actually in the middle of doing my pirate shirt. Unfortunately I had a few hiccups along the way. First I had to put the needles back into my smocking pleater, one UA-cam tutorial later and I was good to go. Or so I thought. My embroidery floss kept breaking so I finally broke budget and treated myself to silk embroidery thread. I'm new to smocking so it took me a little bit to get the stitches right. I finished my smocking and then the next day I slipped on some water and busted my lip open with my tooth and hurt my arm. Not my most gracful landing. I didn't even know I was falling until my face hit the floor. 😳 Anyways now that my arm is feeling batter again. I plan to finish my shirt, give her a good wash and press. Hopefully I'll have her finished this weekend. Because now I need to go diving through my stash for some fabric for a corselett. I have some fun scales that I used for my daughter's short stays for her regency dress. Fun fact we used zip ties for boning in that too. 😉 Since my pirate shirt is kind of a teal color, from my old bedsheet,, I figure the scales will be perfect. Maybe I will make a purple skirt to go with it to give it a mermaid theme, since I don't like wearing pants. I will have to dive through my fabric stashbto see if I have any purple to make a skirt. If not I may have to hit up ebay again. Unless I can find a purple sheet set somewhere.
Omg I’m absolutely living for your colour scheme, it sounds amazing!!
Came out amazing! Love to hang out with you! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!! 🥰🥰
Turned out fab I wud prob have some black and purple
I'm planning a similar project for this winter and am so glad to see how well yours turned out!!! Good job!
Awesome! Thank you! 🫶🫶 If you’re new here, welcome, and I also invite you to stick around on the channel a bit and check out some of the previous projects, there are lots of fun Makes in there!!
@@ShannonMakes thank you! I definitely plan on checking out more of your videos! So far they're of excellent quality!
@@patchworkfarms5327 aww, thank you!!
This is adorable! I have too much fabric and time right now, so I think I might actually try something like this. I need a curvier pattern, so hopefully I can find one!
Nice!! I'm sorry that their larger sizes aren't quite curvy enough for you (I know they're working on expanding their size range even further, but I don't know if this free pattern is on the list)
That turned out super well and looks great with both outfits. I will have to look through my fabric stash to work something out. I think a black side would be wonderful as it will go with a fair bit of my wardrobe, will have to think about the other side. oh and love the music!
Thank you!! Black is always a good staple for any wardrobe, and the other side can be anything you want - something whimsical to make you smile, or something beautiful that you love looking at!
Turned out great! I have some mushroom fabric that I picked up a few months ago. I think this may be just the project it needs.
Omg that sounds so cute!! 🥹🥹
Oh man I am super inspired by this video, and your corset hoodie video. I will try to make a corset hoodie with an oversized hoodie I already have and use this waist snatcher for the waist part.
Wonderful!
Oooo this is perfect for using up some blue metallic fabric scraps I have from my last costume :D if I was making a version with new fabric I think I’d go green and brown
Yessss, 💯 for the scrap-busting!! Although green and brown would be lovely too
I love the black side looks fab . There's also the option of hook n eye tape (bra hooks)
thank you 🥰
It's really nice. I think it can be worn other than Halloween. It's just a spider web not a jack o lantern or anything to super specific to the holiday. Probably shouldn't be worn to a wedding or anything like that.
Agreed, probably not best for a wedding, unless it's an awesome one!
@@ShannonMakesA black widow themed outfit might make the groom a little uneasy.
Literally was looking for a pattern with a sewn front (with video) like this all week and bam you read my mind!
BOOM! How’s that for timing!!Glad you enjoyed it, I hope it was useful, and I hope you’ll stick around and check out some more videos on the channel!!
Thanks for the stuff you do for youtube 🎉🎉🎉🎉
My pleasure!
I was LITERALLY talking about needing to make one of these yesterday
Omg, perfect timing! Give this one a go, for sure!
I knew even before you showed us that you were somehow leaning precariously to film the overhead shot over the three fabrics! The corset is great!
😂😂😅thank you! ☺️
I think I'll make a test corset or two since I have a ton of old fabric, and then I'll try to make a red and blue tartan one, for Christmas, I'm too big for Halloween 😁Thanks for sharing this with us!
Yea, it’s so small that a test corset (or two) isn’t much of an inconvenience
@@ShannonMakesoh, it'll be fun... so I'll have a couple of new corsets to show off, but I have to figure out how to match the tartan squares, I've never worked with this fabric.... I try 😊
@@furiafuxia2769 you probably can't match it perfectly along both the horizontal AND the vertical, so I'd maybe just try to match the horizontal lines, maybe with a prominent stripe/features right at the waistline? Just my two cents! I talk a bit about pattern matching in my 1930s inspired cape from this video, if you want any further thoughts on it: ua-cam.com/video/C3-NT7owCUk/v-deo.html
You make this look so fast and accessible! Definitely want to try it. I just finished my second ever circle skirt, so I think making something like this might be a good way to use the little bit of fabric I have left from that project.
It’s a great scrap busting project for sure! You can do it! 💪💪
So cute! I can’t wait until next week’s reveal.
Thank you 😊😊
I really love the way that you speak, if that makes sense haha. :) The cadence, and your unique accent that probably comes from moving around a lot!
This turned out SO cool, and I might actually give this a go, though I'd have to ponder what I'd wear it with... lol
Thank you! 😃 So glad you enjoyed it, and I think that, even if you wouldn't wear it in your every day wardrobe (although honestly, in the right fabrics it could be more discrete and more ✨fah-shun✨), it'd make a super cute costume accessory for Halloween, Ren Faire... any excuse to get dressed up, really!
@ShannonMakes yesss haha I love any excuse to dress up. :) also I am doing a Ms Frizzle cosplay for halloween lol I'll definitely tag you in it on insta!!
And hm, I bet in a nice matte black, or a velvet, it could be pretty wearable for dropping off my little girl at school, right? 🤣
Hooks and eyes would also work on the front, would ofc be a hassle to put in but would give the same flat front look.
True, true!
I've been wondering when the Sophie dress would be posted, I saw you working on it on instagram, looked into the pattern and am making one as well for halloween. Mine is black with a purple yolk that has some black lace over it. Now I'll need to make one of these as well, probably purple to match the dress, I might add some decorative pleated trim, I've seen that in historical pieces.
That sounds like a very lovely combination, love the idea of a pop of color on the yoke!
Omg - up to 53"?? I might even be able to make something for myself and my 42" waist haha! 🎉
Yes, go for it!!! This is one of their smallest size-range patterns, I believe, so if you're ever looking for well-tested, size inclusive patterns, I highly recommend Ora Lin Patterns!
Also I really loved seeing my name scroll by in your monthly supporters credit ❤❤❤
Ooh only just saw your response! Yeah I'm definitely gonna try this someday... not yet though, I'm sick (AGAIN, honestly my body just doesn't let me do anything nice for myself haha!).
Mayhaps I will .. record the process and post on my channel?? (Saying for accountability lol)
Very pretty 😀
Thank you! 😊
Super cool guide thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Adorable 🥰
Thank you! And the final dress to go with it is now up on the channel too! 🖤🧡🖤
Perfect timing, thank you!
Ha, you said “boning”……..😂
lolllllll I very nearly put some on-screen text laughing at that exact thing 😂😂
@@ShannonMakes phew! …..I hoped you’d lol to that.
That turned out so lovely! I really love the look. I'm going to get the pattern and hope that I have time next year! It's been a rough couple of weeks and sadly no sewing. But this is defiantly going on the list of future makes!
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that… I hope the next few weeks are better/easier for you 🫶🫶
I’d love to see a video on your boot making if that’s something you’re allowed to share!
I already have a general gaiter tips and tricks video on the channel, you can find it by searching my channel for “gaiters”
I'm going to make something similar, but I'm thinking either bat wings or pumpkin embroidered ^_^
Oh, either one sounds super cute!! 🦇 🎃
I want to see you putting it on 😊
I just lace it loosely in the front, then spin it 180 and tighten them behind me like a normal corset, it wasn’t bad at all! Although if I do a purple one, it’s probably have a closed back, and one lacing strip in the front!
I saw the rainbow side, and thought that would be amazing over the black or purple. I am sure it will look awesome no matter what, but rainbows! Also, does anyone know, could you put a zipper as the front closure? Why does it have to be on the side? I am going to start learning to sew on my inherited sewing machine and a zipper front sounds great.
Do you have any videos of the “circus boots “ I think you called them, that you’ve made? I’m super interested in them, they look so neat and I wonder if that may be a good way to make a boot-cover that isn’t a terrible Halloween costume, to get super cute boots that actually fit my larger calves. Shoe making is terribly intensive looking, but maybe if you had a tutorial of sorts on those, it would be lovely❤ I do love the way these turned out with your skirt choices, and can’t wait to see the next dress!
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! I have a video from a few years ago on tips and tricks for making gaiters that you might find helpful: ua-cam.com/video/ZCOSNeTsOME/v-deo.html
Love this ❤
Thank you!!
I've been wanting to make a corset for to go under my Edwardian-inspired skirts bc the waistband can be uncomfortable. This seems less intimidating and faster. I'd probably install front lacing. As far as colors...probably white to wear as an undergarment. Maybe scarlet red/reversible to black...maybe in a fancy jacquard.
Oooh, pretty!
I think I would make it reversible and wood like on one side and black for the other.
Oooh, love the wood texture idea!
@@ShannonMakesI have a fairy costume I want to add a little something to.
The corset looks so cool!
Thank you!!
I got a new grommet set and I didn't like the holes it was making so I got a round metal file from the garage they're about the size of a pencil and I sharpened the edge of the cutter and it sped things up so much because we were doing it on a for yard piece of wool suiting material that I use for a mattress cover because I'm perimenopausal
Omg. I havent sewn in like a year. My back pain has been hell. Its killing my soul. And I want to make this so baaad!! Im going to get a pool membership and work on strengthening my back this winter. Not even for health or anything. My goal is legit just because I want to be able to sit for long periods and sew 0.0. Sure ill get healthier on top. But hey XD.
Hey, sewing as a reason to get healthier sounds like a far more motivating goal than plenty of others I’ve heard!!
@@ShannonMakes right? Lol
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THANK YOU for the grommet suggestion -- I have been dithering about how to choose non-crappy grommets that stay smooth on the inside and I trust your experience. where do you usually order yours from? I see a lot of suppliers online...
I think CS Osbourne sells on EBay… I’ve always purchased them on eBay, and I think it was directly through the original vendor
When making the boning channels, did you trim the extra seam allowance after sewing? How much if so?
The grommets scare me. Maybe they aren't hard to put in. I'm a very beginning sewer. I've never put in a zipper, but I could try it. I still think I'll wait on this project. It looks fun though. I'd love to have a plain one. I'm just a scaredy cat.
Sounds like you need a test project - maybe order some grommets, and use some spare/scrap fabric, and just practice setting grommets!! Don't use them for the first time ever in a project - just literally stack a few layers of fabric together (I highly recommend using a stiffer fabric in the middle, like a canvas, it really helps), and just practicing setting the grommets on a test strip of fabric. Heck, you can even try to set them in a straight line, and that way if it works out well, you've just made your own lacing strips/ lacing tape! Otherwise you can always buy lacing tape, as I said 😊
Totally loved this one. Have you tried hand stitching from the other end? I was told that I look awkward but seemed to get in well with this technique.
Birdy
Can you clarify what you mean by "hand stitching from the other end"?
Larger part of sewing On right starting stitching the lining then stitching into the bias to be stitched down. Keeping the bulk of the sewing to the right going down all bias finishing.
Birdy
I love it and absolutely want to make one! The question is, can I crank it out before Sunday's ren faire where I am planning to go as a pirate?! This would be perfect and better than my store-bought corset I usually wear. Time to raid my stash - I am pretty sure I have everything I need! Thanks for the great video!
Oh I think you could absolutely crank this out in a day if you needed to and had most of the supplies on hand!! Best of luck 🫶🤞
Shifting gears a moment... Would you say that this pattern runs a bit short waisted, medium, or long?
I am not actually sure. You could reach out to Ora and ask? Or just print out a page or two to check against your own body?
Hah, how fun, I am in progress making something very similar after watching Cat's Costumery's Swiss Waist video a couple weeks ago!
I see you just used the pattern straight out of the box as it were, how did you find the fit? As a similar shape to you (only a bit more padded in my case), I always wonder if the waist that's narrower than mine is gonna be pinchy since I have literally an inch between my bottom rib and the top of my hip, and my ribs get easily annoyed when there's a waistband or belt pressing on them, and how much gaping I'm going to have from lack of bust and hips, relative to the shape most patterns are designed for. Probably best for me to wear a really flowy shirt under it, but the Swiss Waist is being made for a party in early November, going over a medieval-style gores and rectangles style dress I made a few years ago that I don't tend to wear because it's not too flattering on me... and also it's long sleeved and linen so I'm never sure when is temperature-appropriate to wear it.
My current project is black linen on one side, purple cotton canvas on the other, haven't decided if I'm going to apply any kind of binding around the edges or not, right now I'm hand-sewing WAY too many eyelets. I'll bookmark this pattern in case I want to have another go at pretending I have a shape other than brick with boobs! I've got several half-metre remnants of various colours of linen blends so that's definitely a possibility, and I'm planning some form of double sided supportive vest with some verrrry fancy electric purple remnant that will pair well with the turquoise similar fabric my xmas gift bag from a friend is made out of, and it should be just enough fabric.. And maybe next year I'll use the grey and black half-metre of spiderweb print fabric I've had in my stash for years for a halloween vest or something as I get better at doing the reversible thing and figuring out what shape my hips actually are and where my stuff goes if I try to squish it...
Those corset pieces look a lot like the athletic corset pattern I started out with for my sports bra project, which, by the end of trying to get things to fit my shape, most of which were pretty rectangular... I even merged several pieces together rather than sew four rectangles together... yeah, brick torso... I'm totally trying the welt method next time I do something like this though, I bet it'll even work on my princess seam block since because I'm not that curvy, neither is my princess seam block!! So far I've mostly been bag-lining most things I make and that doesn't always work so well, especially when you're trying to get bones into the pointy bits and get the pointy bits pointy and all....
I don't blame you for not trying to pattern-match, I probably wouldn't do that either, though I have learned through experience that having asymmetrical plaids definitely will annoy me, so I try to pick one stripe on the pattern at the waistband and make left and right sides the same.... half-assed pattern matching is close enough?
The fit seems fine to me, although I’m not ever expecting any actual waist reduction, having a very small structural gap myself and some obliques filling in that small gap on top of it!
@@ShannonMakes Hehe, yeah, I have a bunch of those from physiotherapy, one of my stupid human tricks is getting someone to stick their fingers in there to see how little room I have, then flexing to force their fingers out. So that's called a structural gap? Good to know. Is the narrowest part of you also above your bottom ribs? I end up having two different "waist" measurements and locations depending on whether it's a fitted dress or a weight-bearing waistband... bodies be weird, yo.
Maybe this could be use for waist part for a dress?
So cuuuuute but I am going to sound stupid and I am sorry but how do you figure out which pattern you need to cut to make it... A is a 21 waist but what are the increments after that? I am pretty sure I am bigger than E so I downloaded from that part just to make sure I have all the sizing that might fit me... Are all the increments the same?Is B for a 21,3 inch waist? or a 22? That would help me figure out which pattern I need.
If the sizing chart on their website doesn't make sense to you, I'd suggest contacting them directly and asking your question. I'm sure they'd be glad to help you with your questions
@@ShannonMakes Thanks... I'll continue searching...
@@acexkeikai I mean, their size chart goes up to something like letter Q, and a (roughly) 53" waist, so if you only have up to size E, and you're within a 53" waist, then you're missing more than half the sizes, and should consider contacting them.
@@acexkeikai oh, oops, I see now what you meant - you downloaded from size E up to size Q. Got it! Well their size chart looks like the top range is roughly 53" so if you're close to that, then you should be able to use it as-is, and if your waist is larger than that, you'd probably have to grade up.
Not an expert tho, it's not my pattern, so I'd still recommend reaching out to them with any questions.
What about purple and orange one side together ❤️
Like… striped? 💜🧡💜🧡
The fact you didn't use the rainbow side of the cobwebs breaks my little goth gay girl heart. It does look great in silver, though. 🙂
The rainbows reallllly wouldn’t have worked with the Sophie dress, but they do seem to be a very popular option in the comments section… maybe next year?! I’ve still got lots of it leftover! 🌈🕷️🎃
Maybe the rainbow over the purple fabric?
@@jemmonfoe That would be beautiful!
I love it! Did you have any fit issues with pattern or was it good as is?
There's not really anything to have fit issues with, because all you need to do is make sure it fits your waist, and that's pretty straightforward to do! Then, as long as you respect your seam allowances, it should fit!
@ShannonMakes That's what I was hoping to hear! I am dying to make a corset, but I'm still a beginner and I know full corsets have to be very precisely fitted. This should be the perfect project to fulfill my corset dreams before I get good enough to tackle an overbust corset!
@@ShannonMakesThe only things I would recommend to check besides the waist measurement is the high hip circumfrence (where this corset ends) because if you are like me and have bigger than usual waist to hip ratio you may struggle to get your lacing parallel. So you would want to add some triangles to the lower part of the pattern to get more volume.
And if you know you have an extra short or long waist (distance between hipbone and ribcage) you might wand to check this with the pattern aswell. Otherwise the waistline could sit funky on you and the corset diggs in your ribs and hipbone (short waist) or doesn't reach the underbust/high hip (long waist).
I realized when I use the term "idiot proofing" on my projects, I have less compassion and patience with myself when I inevitably make a mistake. (Whether it's one I planned for or not)
My brain says: Well clearly you ARE a terribly incompetent human. You did those things, and you STILL somehow screwed it up!
Thinking of it as a "mistake reduction strategy" has been better for me. It assumes I will make mistakes. And that's ok. But we're reducing the chances of making the most likely and most frustrating ones.
Also, coworkers have generally found the phrase funny, and the built in forgiveness affirming. It helps them remember to set themselves up for fewer mistakes, and to be confident coming to me with mistakes early on, knowing I'll help them figure it out, without being accusatory.
Yea, I realized as editing it that I could have chosen better language in the moment.
I don’t have any negative emotions associated with making mistakes, I have made *so many of them* when crafting I just assume there will be several per project, and that’s just normal… I even just talked about that to the camera a couple days ago!
BUT as someone with a public platform, I do try to choose compassionate approaches and language when speaking to people beyond myself… however what was said was said, and it wasn’t bad enough to completely cut it out of the video, so I kept it in.
Just one of the hazards of not scripting every last second of a video - I will inevitably say some things in less-than-ideal ways. As long as it’s not actively giving the wrong impression (in this case, the impression that I think that I or anyone else is actually an idiot for making a mistake like pinning panels in the wrong order), I just leave it in and trust my viewers to understand my meaning!
:) Personally, I absolutely took it in the spirit you meant it because of your tone. And I do think it came across as you meant it. Avoiding frustration. I suppose I could have clarified that.
It was interesting to realize "huh. I guess Shannon's brain doesn't give her the same kind of critical attitude mine has in the past". And that's actually quite awesome.
oh good, I'm glad it came across in the intended manner. No, while I do enjoy holding myself to a high standard in my sewing, I have a very healthy relationship with it and am not hard on myself or beat myself up about making mistakes, because that is the human condition - making errors, hopefully learning and improving. Momentary frustration because I did something silly... yes! Of course! But nothing beyond that!
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