Zuzana Kraemerova wrote:
My first question is, what lining fabric would you use for that purpose? A regular, thin acetate/polyester lining fabric?? Would the bones tear out? Would they be visible on the bodice, if the lining would be so thin? I'm going to use spiral steel bones, by the way. I think the best way is to attach them via bias stripes. I heard of a method of attaching a flannel fabric between the top fabric and the lining. Any experiences in that? I've ordered "Bridal couture" by Susan Khalje at amazon.com, this book is supposed to tell something about boning, but alas, I think it will come too late as I'm from Europe.
I think spiral steel is probably overkill. If you only need the boning to smooth out wrinkles, then use light poly/plastic boning. Personally, I'd use a cotton muslin for the bodice lining, and bias tape channels for the boning on the inside.
The second question is, how long should the bones be?
As long as they need to be to make the bodice smooth where you want it to be smooth. That will probably be the length of the seam they are sewn against.
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