Making a lapped seam corset, late Victorian, early Edwardian style
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- This is a video I made several months ago when I was learning how to use Premiere pro. It is clunky and awkward, no captions, I mumble a lot - and since it was a learning piece and I didn't like it, I didn't plan to post it.
But then I realised that the techniques presented can still be useful for people wanting to have a go at a lapped seam corsetry and they might not mind the presentation much, but enjoy the details of construction.
So there you do!
A learning piece But i hope it will be useful to some budding corset makers!
Ahaha the padding! That reminds me of the time i had to borrow a friends corset and just had to keep stuffing in more socks in the bust 😂
@Tony Douglas bro what?
Never have I ever, in all my 10 years of sewing, thought of using the pattern itself to mark the seam allowance! Thank you for this tip! Marking seam allowances is one of my most hated tasks of sewing!
Why would anyone down vote this?? Learned a lot watching this.
Some people would whine, even if you hung them with a brand new rope, as in, "Ouch, this rope is too stiff and prickly"!
Some are born idiots, and the rest of them must take "stupid pills", or something!
Useless!
My favourite part is when she took the gloves out of her hips, hahaha! THE BEST!
The way you used the pattern edge to mark the seam allowance, how did i never think of that, it's quite clever!
Always wanted to make a corset but too scared to attempt. Now I realise it's not difficult, just requires masses of patience. Thank you so much.
The most difficult part is not shown in the video/ mock ups, pattern drafting and fitting....
Thank you for this most instructional visual on corset making. I am wondering if you might consider another instructional video on how to correctly measure oneself for a corset. For example, taking measurements whilst considering negative ease to cinch in the waist, etc.
Oh, yes. Please do make a video on correct way to measure ones self.
Seeing her eyeball the boning channels makes me feel like watching a mountainbiker taking the hands of the handlebar while racing down a hilly wood path. It's an awesome show of skill and totally unnerving for a noob like me :D :D
Ohhhh, so THAT's coutil. That is one sturdy fabric, wow. Didn't even fray much with all the handling. No wonder it's used for corsets. Also, splendid demonstration of techniques, very enlightening. Thank you for posting this!
I know this is not a tutorial, exactly, but it's so helpful to see the process up close. I want to try a corset soon, but have felt very intimidated by the process. This helps a great deal, especially when you showed the busk insert and boning channels. I did not know that the boning only supports the shape of the corset. I was so worried that if I put the boning channels wrong it would ruin the shape. But it won't! Thank you for that bit of info, and thank you for posting the video!
I absolutely LOVE the tutorial video. Actually seeing how a professional does things is very useful, I think.
I squealed at the end, that’s a lesson right there. Sometimes, we just have to make it work 🤣
The seam allowances marking on the pattern is genius o.o
i know, right? i was beyond impressed when i saw her do that!!
I was like " well duh...that makes perfect sense why didnt I think of that"
That's also neat that your machine automatically cuts the thread for you.
I saw that and wanted one immediately. :)
please keep posting these "making" videos--you make very difficult and beautiful work look so, so easy! xoxoxoxoxo
Oh my goodness, this would have saved me *dozens* of hours of work when I was trying to draft my own S-bend corset! Fortunately I have to start over anyway, but between this and my learning process, it should go much faster!
I love it now Isabella talks in the videos. It really shows her funny, quirky humour
I do love it too, love her voice and sense of humor, I wish there would be more of her voice over narration in her vids.
I'm getting ready to dive into the world of corset making myself but I haven't come across a video as insightful as this one. As great as Bernadette Banner and Morgan Donner's videos were, this just took it to a whole new level of understanding for me. I guess you could say I had an epiphany or my ah-ha moment. Thanks ❤
It can take a few videos before something becomes clear enough.
I love how you explain everything. I am gradually losing my fear of making a corset! I have been sewing since I was 4 years old over 43 years ago yet the thought of sewing corsets still scares me 😵💫🤦🏼♀️
Oh and “Boobage” made me giggle as I am still a child inside 😂😂🤷🏼♀️
Thank you!!! It gaves me some motivation for creating again.. i didn't practice for 7 years since i'm a housewife with 3 kids, no more time and space to do some sewings, well ... i will make space & free time for creating again. Your video is great! Thank you! 😘
Amazing, corsetry making must have been a huge industry ,with apprentices,bone shapers,lace and ribbon makers.Sad we don’t wear them anymore.This video made me feel very nostalgic for some reason.😊😍👏👏
So very helpful! I didn't feel that the filming or presentation was clunky at all...it flowed beautifully.
The bit at the end was such fun!
Many thanks indeed.
End clip is like "If you don't have your own hips, store-bought is fine"
I adore watching you sew. I am so fascinated by the process of making corsets, I am not skilled enough to do it myself, but I like to dream about doing it one day.
Don’t dream, practice! Far more effective :-)
I find your sewing and your commentary so relaxing. Your skill and practice is very evident and yet you make it seem possible for an experienced amateur dressmaker to have a go at home!
I really wanted to make a corset and seeing how you make corsets and like it's so freaking awesome
I love this video. it actually provides instruction that us easily understood. and the cheeky bit at the end was great.
I made a light French corset years ago but I've been wanting to make another. This video is the perfect refresher! Thank you!
This is by far the most helpful corset-sewing video I've ever watched. I understood everything you said and your steps were so clear and easy to understand. I am so thankful you uploaded this anyway, it's an absolute life-saver!!!
Loved the whole thing but the "unpacking" at the end was awesome!
OK - I am not much of a sewing person - but I do when I need something and want to feel like I did it - and I now am beginning to understand why certain seams look the way they do - thanks - I could do this if I ever want to from seeing how you did it. I did a quilt square once and learned from a tv show - everyone thought I had been sewing for years - I said no but I can follow directions if I can see them!
This video was so soothing, watching a master craftswoman at work. Pure art. Thank you for sharing your process.
This was a great video! But I have to say the star of the show was your sewing machine. It blows my mind how yours can snip the threads, and the thread doesn't slip out when you start a new line of stitching. And it drives fabric through like butter! Even when you're sewing multiple layers! I absolutely need to get an upgrade over my Toyota, and while I know I can't make up for your hard work with just a new piece of machinery, at least it'll stop clogging on 4 layers of voile...
I had the same problem with my toyota... Amd when i brought it to a repairshop to have it looked at they just said it'd be cheaper to get a new machine hahaha and that day i traided in a 10 year old toyota for a 15 year old lewenstein and sewing has been a lot more fun since
I was thinking the same thing! I was like she isn't cutting the threads after each round of stitching! Wow! My moma would have loved this sewing machine!
I have to applaud you for making this video and most of all the steel boning! Because my none period costume friends think I'm crazy for wearing a corset with steel boning and don't believe it's a thing, and don't understand why I don't wear the infamous flimsy plastic ones that are normally used in a modern bridal gown. Now I have proof it is something that's actually done and I'm not crazy. I can't wait to see what your next project is and again thank you!
I've often had to zig-zag two layers of the plastic boning together (not synthetic whalebone, but the stuff with multiple plastic strands) in order to get any strength from it.
Needs must, but capping/finishing the ends of that stuff reliably is a nightmare.
Wiggle_duck I didn’t know it could be a problem. Thanks for sharing.
@Century Countess. The original boning was whale balean (sp?). Bone is not flexible. Thank God we do not use whales any more.
Stay safe and keep well.
Virginia in Ohio
@@playme129 yes it was, but I meant people didn't believe me when I tell them my boning is steel. They only know of the plastic brand.
@@playme129 while I agree that not using whales any more is excellent, as it happens 'whalebone' is a slight misnomer.
Baleen is (I think) made of keratin, like hair and fingernails. Some species of whales have giant bristly sieve-tooth-moustaches for sifting food from the water, and I think those bristles are what was called 'whalebone'. Has some flex to it, but probably not as much as spiral steel.
Love this. I wish we could buy the pattern and then do a sew along. I've never been taught to sew but I guess it out by looking at the pattern pictures and guessing at the pattern instructions. Great video.
I love watching you sew! You are so efficient and confident, of course from years of doing this, but awesome nonetheless! The extra "packing" at the end was "cheeky" and brought a big smile to my face! Lol!
Question: is it that cold there? I see you are wearing a thick like sweater inside during the day time....? Just wondering. Being from Hilliard Florida USA, it's rather warm here. 🤔
You are wonderful!! You make it look so easy. I have the fabric and a pattern and I’m just about ready to jump in and do it. The only thing I don’t have is a busk. I have to figure out where to get one. I guess I better google it and get started. Thank you for making it look so easy. I’m going to rewatch it and do my best with your help.
See the credits for the supplier ibfo
Hello Prior Attire.
In the middle of this video, I thought "I could make my own bras!" Great video . Thanks so much.
Keep safe.
Virginia in northern Ohio
Thank you. I am fiddling around with a project based on some lightly boned regency stays to be used for daily wear (my skin objects to the plastic used in making modern underwired bras) and these side seams, enclosing the boning to stop the hem riding up, will be ideal. While using nowhere the number of pieces this video was so helpful. Many, many, thanks.
Sincere regards,
Dublin.
You have magic hands❤️👍
Timely and helpful as I just cut out my 1903 Truly Victorian corset pattern and was going to go on a UA-cam hunt for corset making help.
This is not too different so a perfect timing indeed!
I will never wear a corset and I will certainly never make a corset, but I can't tell you how much I enjoyed watching you do it.
Agreed!!
Why not?
This is absolutely amazing, I always love to see how you work and it is so great to see how you explain the works for making this. Really a great video that I absolutely appreciate.
This was probably what I needed to watch just now. I've got the strength layer of my first corset cut.... but I keep procrastinating the next step. I shall have to re-watch this in the morning to get my brain in gear for more progress! Thank you for sharing your steps so clearly : )
You never cease to make me smile with your antics at the end 😂
I only have a couple of experience sewing about three to four buttons with hand and im binge watching her sewing corsets! Hands down the best!!!
I love watching you sew ❤❤
Also, I'm copying your method for drawing the seam allowances, it is way easier and faster than measuring 😁
Thank you for posting! Your video explained so much I didn't understand from reading pattern directions. And I loved your padding pieces! I wish my corset was too large. Alas, it's not as easy to remove natural padding.
I love your films. I will never have a reason to wear the clothes or sew them but I love seeing them.
Me too
Historical attire is all about silhouette right? Your foremothers would be proud of the well placed gloves. Right silhouette and prepared in case you get cold.
Very beautiful. I love your videos since when I was a young woman I loved to sew things, but I never had the chance to learn it properly.
"Hands on hips!"...pulls out gloves...
Me: giggles XD
Now i just need to find or draft a pattern to fit my more than ample shape! Hubby thinks i'm mad! But in all seriousness, i think a corset or even stays will be better for me than the modern equivalent.
Quite possible, but DON'T get it too tight, or you'll cause a lot more harm than good!
Watch this for an introduction, ua-cam.com/video/Q-ivntz8DbY/v-deo.html OR this one, ua-cam.com/video/6_Ogeug8XPc/v-deo.html
I found them both to be interesting and informative.
I did it, I finally ordered your book! I'm hoping it will help with designing and building my wedding dress but I'm super excited to get it either way!
Wow. This video gave me a corset sewing epiphany every few minutes. Very impressive. You are so good at this!
wow, your way of doing this is so much less intimidating than everything else I have seen and read. will be rewatching this and giving it a go.
My gr- grandmum, who was born in 1887 would have worn this type of corset. She considered this to be the most elegant type of corset. Although considered slightly more expensive than the 'everyday' no-frills corset it was my guess that sometime betw the ages of 14 / 15 when her engagement was announced that she dressed-up for the presentation to both sets of parents. Buying such an item was what she would have splurged on.
Love watching you sew!! Would love to learn to make a corset but would way to nervous to try. The corsets looks amazing!!
Also love the little clip on the end got a laugh at the padding🤣
What an interesting way of making the seam allowances!
I have found the sewing convex curve to a concave curve to be so hard. You make it look effortless.
On softer, more pliable fabric, I make 50:50 divisions. That is, I pin the ends and any straight bits and then find the centre of each piece of fabric and pin sideways from the seam edge towards the middle. Then I repeat on one half the same, and again until it holds. Then I do the other half. You can baste to go to the machine without pins or you can risk your needle, as I often do, to sew across the pins. Going slowly with the machine you can remove the pins as they reach the foot and ease the material into the curve. Slow but faster than handsewing.
@@michellebyrom6551 thank you! I will try that!
Watching you makes me feel as I was living at this time or era.
That looked so much easier than the corset patterns I've done despite many of them having less pieces. I prefer yours because of the shaping that happens when you sew them the way you did. Mine tended to be flatter and less shaped and the bones were a very complicated pattern like trying to sew a freeway diagram and had to make sure that you did not sew across any of the horizontal boning channels when sewing the vertical ones. Makes me want to make another corset for myself although I probably prefer stays as I don't like to make a breast gusset as it is hard to fit on me. I am also long waisted so most corset patterns are too short. Bad form when it looks like a crop top and shows skin at the waist:)
Thank you so much for this video! I have a pattern for an Edwardian corset that claims to use lap seams, but the diagram they included explaining how to sew them was not 'clicking' for me. This is much easier for me to follow along with and hopefully I'll be able to actually make a proper mockup with the correct seam finishes
This is the best tutorial o have watched for making a corset! thank you. Such a stunning corset
Love love love this thank you sooo much! Can we across the pond buy your pattern? ‘Tis is brilliant loved your “cheats”
You make it look so easy. Interesting padding 😂🤣😂❤
Oh my god, why did I only realise now that I can insert a gusset like this... Instead of trying to awkwardly squeeze it between the two front panels 😂😂😂
When you pulled out the gloves! Oh my but I laughed! I'm thinking that a corset would actually be quite comfortable for my back and - excuse me - my hernia.
This video could not have been more timely. Thank you!
im a simple woman, i see flossing on a corset, i click
Brava! You make it look so easy.
Lovely video. I laughed, when you pulled out the "stuffing"! 😁
To funny. Thank you it doesn't seem near as scary watching you do it. Have a great weekend.
You make it look so easy I have corset making skill envy
Literally hands on your hips. 😁😁😁
Very enjoyable video. I love watching you sew.
My busk came in yesterday so its time to start my 1910 corset, this video's timing is PERFECT!
you, your hands and your work are beautiful 👏👏👍👍🏆🏆😍
I LOVED this. I would love to see more long sewing videos, whether they are learning tutorials like this or just demonstrations for more advanced sexists.
Haha what
I am watching/listening to this as I am working on a Rapunzel costume for my daughter (I am taking her on a surprise trip to Disney World) and I really love this music! Love your videos.
Such a very cute Idea i hope you had much fun !
@@haselnusszweig5533 we did! She was totally blown away.
@@theburrowrises8549 nice to hear ! :)
I’ve made corsets a few times. You make it look so easy. I learned a few new tricks. Thank you.
Thank you so much for demonstrating the cutting of the fabric and the sewing of the corset. I have a corset pattern I will be using in the future.
it looks really neat. this is my first time to see a really close up detail when making this one.
Dang that’s one heavy duty rotary cutter!
Oh my god that machine! 😍😍 Now I want to see a complete amateur make one. Would be hilarious
I’m in awe, you make this creating corsets look so easy! i’ve made a couple as practice & i have to say i struggled so so much!
I now have a new Edwardian corset pattern than i’m in the process of making a mock up of & i know i’m going to get confused ( it’s a sandwich corset) i’m debating whether to try one layer like yours 🤔
Loved the extra "padding"!!!!
The corset is so simple and pretty, and you look so pretty in it 🥺🥺 a true queen 👑✨
That blue corset at the end.... Stunning! Great video 😍😍😍
I watched intently, still have no idea how you achieved it, but it looks amazing 😀
I've watched your channel for a while now your work always turns out well. Take from a fellow sewer your patience is huge!
34:55 😂😂😂. Gentle hands. Soft and delicates 😁
This is wonderful, thank you for the video, it’s helped quite a bit! May I also ask what the song is called at the start of the video? It’s really lovely :-)
So helpful! I really want to try and make my first corset soon!
Bravo on this video! It is wonderful! Thank you for posting it “anyway”!
Your level of skill is simply delicious!
Always enjoy your videos . Thank You !
Ok, I have to disagree with Izabella, as she DID NOT mumble too much, and this was, like ALL her videos, very interesting & informative. A full "head & shoulders" higher than most of the other ladies covering the same subject matter.
But I AM disappointed in one respect.
Where the heck is "our" Merlin?!?! I haven't seen the little guy in a while, is he OK?
Thank you SO much for this, its amazing!!! I will sew my first corset once I have my measurements and my pattern. :) Thank you!
For a first corset I suggest standard seam/ see the other video from a. Few years ago.
Love my sewing clips too! Thank you for this very detailed video - you are so skilled and the ocnfidence shows in your fantastic pieces!
WOW! Nice job. Thanks for posting the video even though you didn't want to. :)