Of course, don't forget to take bust/cup size into account.
Even though some pattern companies "allow" for larger size busts? They
usually do NOT take into account one fact: more mass "around" means
more mass "up and down." So if your cup size is anything beyond a C,
you'll have to add to the top of the front as well as its sides.
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=
"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Feb 23, 2010, at 1:29 PM, Joan Jurancich wrote:
At 10:02 AM 2/23/2010, you wrote:
Hi,
I recall, from somewhere in the vast world of online costume
discussion
groups, a statement that many of the Big 4 patterns for corsets
tend to run
really large. It was said that, at least for some of these
patterns, it's
necessary to cut them 1-2 sizes smaller than one's measurements would
indicate, in order to get a finished corset that can actually lace
properly
and function as a corset should.
Do any of you have any experience with this concept/issue? Any
thoughts on
specific patterns that should or should not be cut smaller than
one's normal
pattern size to get the proper result?
Should I be directing this to any other group? Don't want to create
duplicate e-mails for those who subscribe to more than one group,
so I am
starting here, but if you think some place else would be better,
please so
advise!
Laurie Taylor
(480) 560-7016
www.costumeraz.blogspot.com
Well, you need a one to two inch gap in the back when you are laced
in properly (if it closes completely, it's too big). If the pattern
does not give the finished size of the corset, you will need to
measure yourself, then the pattern pieces, and then choose the size
that comes closest to the one that fits your body shape (ignore the
pattern sizes, only pay attention to the actual measurements). If
you are planning on wearing the corset frequently, I really
recommend that you have the corset made by a corsettier. As a
docent at Sutter's Fort, I am fairly regularly in my 1840's attire
and a properly fitting corset is a necessity (it cost me a bit under
$300, but is worth every penny). Also, I am very short-waisted (we
had to chop off a full 2 inches at the top), so I found it best to
have the corset made for me. You MUST make a "muslin" for fitting
before you make the final corset. All in all, I don't recommend
that you use one of the "Big 4". The Laf'n Moon Victorian Underwear
pattern is an excellent starting point (it's what was used for me);
in addition to the corset pattern it also has chemise and split
drawer patterns. I must admit that Joann Petersen, the owner &
designer of Laf'n Moon patterns, is a friend of mine, but I still
think that her patterns are the best.
From drizzly Sacramento,
Joan Jurancich
joa...@surewest.net
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