The one corset I've ever made that *didn't* involve this many mockups was both a fitting and construction disaster. I think 3+ mockups is just part of doing it right
you've made three aprons, a sweater, a quilt and picked up embroidery in the meantime ? That is not procrastination in any way ! Also when you said 'this part is a bit a of a sad story' with footage of the dog & melancholic music, I started panicking slightly and I went 'OH NOOO WHAT HAPPENED TO HER DOG ???'
I had the same panic! Every time she said the words "I lost my-" my gut dropped and I was convinced that something had happened with her dog. So glad it was just a bit of mud and uncooperative technology (as annoying and frustrating as that is). Such a great project though, you've inspired me! I've been knitting test strips of old lace patterns for a while now so I guess the next logical step is to make some Victorian undies so I have something to put it on.
As a german I really liked seeing Der Bazar featured. Couch potato is such a good translation for Faulenzer, I could'nt think of a more precise term. Keep up the work, I really love your videos ❤
A shortcut to getting the size right-ish for a mockup is to measure the pattern pieces before cutting out. So for example, measure your waist, then measure the pattern pieces across the waist, adding them all up to see if the total measurement might fit like the garment is supposed to. And so on for bust, hips, desired length etc. It can give an idea of what changes will be absolutely necessary so that they can be adjusted for even before making up and trying on a mockup. With the projector method, I guess one could even calculate the percentage to enlarge or reduce the image from there to make the measurements fit better, rather than do slash and spread adjustments on paper. I am three different sizes from shoulders to hips, so I usually have to do a bit of fudging between sizes and adjusting of the pattern to get a good starting mockup, especially as I prefer making wearable mockups.
Yes, that's what I would do too. Do ALL the maths! :D Also, one can open the PDF in GIMP (or Photopshop, if you have), isolate and rescale the pattern so that some vital measurements are already the size you want them to be. For example the waistline or the length. Then you can print it out, cut it out and transfer it to the fabric. You'll already have one measurement at the right size, so you only have to work on the others.
I do a lot of measuring pattern pieces, because if they don't tell you how much ease there is or you're not sure what size you are, it's a good place to start before you cut anything. Obviously it wouldn't apply to a corset but the general rule for ease is 2 cm around the waist, 5 around the hips and 5-10 around the bust. I'm also pretty rectangular (my bust is only a couple of cm bigger than my waist) so I'm usually making everything bigger at the waist cause it's easier than chopping big chunks out of the bust. I •hate• fitting. I really hate it. It's my least favourite. I'm a confident sewer - went to trade school and everything - but I really don't enjoy fitting.
You did so well with this project! I can't believe this is the first corset you've made. All those mock ups 😱 The fit looks great and cutting a mock up and inserting a panel is absolutely a legit fitting method. If you're disappointed with the machine stitching on the binding there is always the option to call it 'machine basting' and hand stitch the binding in place before unpicking the machine stitches. Although I would also say don't worry about it. Machine binding is hard! Probably harder than hand sewn binding so don't feel too bad about a few wonky stitches 😊
I've used plastic boning like that before and the tips of the plastic stick through the boning channels I made. It's like four tiny plastic rods connected by netting. Melt the ends, guys! I nearly lost my mind with it
That looks exactly like the kind of corset I need for my potato-like lifestyle! Well done-good for you! (Morgan Donner is an awesome sewing guru. I love watching her, too!)
I suggest when sizing up patterns for corsets is to go off your waist measurement then measure the pattern pieces. I say waste measurement because it's typically the easiest and clearest point of reference to measure on a corset pattern. Versus the bust or hip because sometimes they're not included or at the edge or they're across gussets and it's not very clear what point is the bust or hips. Especially with this pattern it looks like it's one main front piece the main back piece so it was very easy to find where the waste was then adjust the PDF size to approximate ly your waist size or I would suggest two to four inches smaller, because of the adjustability of the straps. Make a mock up out of that waist-based size then in your mock-up note the height difference in bust to waist and waist to hip. Then splitting the corset like you did to find the height that you needed. Then going in and adjusting the gussets to fit your hips and bust. I have noticed from going through patterns is that they tend to be short, As if there were meant for people who had shorter torsos then we currently have. Even when taking in consideration that most corsets typically only went up to the mid bust. Also taking two consideration who the course that is for, You would probably work best and corsets made for Victorian teens, versus women's or young lady corsets. A woman's corset is typically for a lady who's already had a few kids and a little bit older, a young lady corset is for late teens to mid-20s. And then there's early childhood, late childhood, early teens, mid teens and late teens. I've also found a few newlywed corsets, that are heavily elasticized, and look to be for pregnancy and possibly breastfeeding. But they weren't called pregnancy corsets. But the way that the elastic was used on them It looked like it was meant for a body that will change with pregnancy.
Wish we’d had these back in our day in 4-H to realize that picking out and mock ups are part of getting blue ribbon winners! Brilliant THIS ONE IS A BLUE RIBBON
This is a wonderful Project! The Faulenzer looks really comfortable! And I like the idea of machine binding, wasn't it in one of Bernadettes Videos were she showed a machinemade corset? I always justify my personal machinework with: If you are not Aristocracy or upper middle class, you don't have time to sew everything by hand.
Don't worry about the binding! Machine binding is HARD. I've been sewing for 10+ years and I still will only machine sew the one side and then hand sew down the other side. Getting the second side neat with a machine is incredibly difficult. Even using the stitch in the ditch method. It's just all hard. Either you pin it a ton, or hand baste then machine sew, but if that's the case then just sew it by hand it will be the same amount of time and be neater.
This makes me feel better as a baby seamstress. I can never get machine binding to look nice so I always end up saying "screw it" and doing it by hand.
This came out well, especially for a first corset! Aside from this particular corset, which I don't know much about, most corsets were fitted to one's waist and then padded out at the hips and waist to give the "Fashionable" look. So a corset would be fitted at the waist and a "stock" size for bust and hips would be given and a lady would add pads to her corset to obtain that shape. Something to keep in mind if you decide to make any other corsets you might want to keep that in mind.
Hi, Was it a given even in lounging corsets that you padded your corset? From the looks of the thing it doesn't seem to be possible to lace it down like it sometimes was in the 1890''s Victorian era. I'm just everlasting curious (or at least to my death, if one believes that is the end). For real, I'm curious. I have never seen a lounging corset being made before, or even alluded to, but until now I've only seen the big names in costubing. You know Bernadette Banner, Morgan Donner, Enchanted Rose, Abby Cox, Nicole Rudolph and the like. Yours, Ann
@@annlidslot8212 Hi Ann, From the little I know about lounging corsets... they were made more to your actual size because only those whom you lived with would see you in it. Kind of like we use a sports bra today (well how it was supposed to be used.. lol) When one ventured out of one's home one "dolled" up. Cathy Hays mentioned in her most recent corset video that corsets were made to fit at the waist and the ideal proportions that were with that waist measurement were obtained with padding. She had a particularly lovely bust improver that I was drooling over. And really wish there was a pattern to recreate it
Now I want a couch potato corset of my own! My sewing list grows.... Beautiful work all-round! You look so comfy, too! 😃 If you find the flat thin plastic boning isn’t holding up to wear and tear, may I suggest industrial cable ties? They’re wider and thicker (and longer) than regular ties, and I’ve found they hold up well - comparable to spring steel. If you want to floss at the ends, they’re also pretty easy to Dremel. 🙂
Great job! Remember: we are always our worse critic. ALWAYS compare your sewing to your previous sewing- never to someone else's- their skillset is not exactly like yours. Questions: Did you try a new technique or do something new to you with this project? Is there improvement in areas you have done before? Does it hold together? Is it comfortable? Does it fit? Does it look like the intended garment from across the room? If your answers are yes then PERFECT!!! you are right where you should be with your current skill level. Your stitching will improve as you continue sewing.
What a beautiful way to explain that!! When I first started knitting I would look at the final project and only see what I did wrong took me years to figure out everyone else saw the finished product not the wonky stitch. No one else saw it but to me it looked like a neon sign with arrows pointing it out. Now I don’t worry about it it’s better than my earlier projects.
The corset is great, especially for your first corset!!! I think a bust improver and bustle pad might help to achieve the silhouette of the era. Happy Sewing!
I'm about to start my fifth mock-up for an asymmetrical dress by a Japanese designer. Scaling up and two bust adjustments later... I'm close. I hope. And that's for a fairly "simple" (insert laugh track) dress. You're dealing with not only a corset but... a new to you machine (that you built from bits), a _first_ ever corset, scaling things, bust and hip adjusting, gussets, boning, a whole other language from another time period for the instructions,... I could go on. But I won't. Because the corset looks amazing and comfortable. And what you did to get there was flippin' heroic. Well done. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
Footage of your Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine, the way it sounds, the way it looks, the way it moves, is always welcome with me. I love it. What a gorgeous machine. I love this corset and I really enjoy watching your process, how you tackle it: How to make that first step smaller! Very recognizable problem. I wonder, should their be some reinforcement at the bottom of the bones, the way they do with a kind of embroidery sometimes, or is the binding taking care of that? Both your suggestions for future videos, I would be very interested in. Thank you for this! Loved it!
Ooh this is great! I have a pattern for this (Ageless Patterns #1322M) and have let it sit on the shelf for ages. Now I have some resources to help me make it! You under the projector to figure out sizing is both hilarious and genius.
Your sewing is much better than mine. I have to set up a time limit for sewing because after a while I don't care anymore, I make too many mistakes, and it tends to go all over the place.
While I love the idea of a couch potato corset, I don't think I could bring myself to make enough mockups to make the end product this nice. I always end up rushing myself and settling for an "okay" end result. You did so well, even with all the challenges! I'd love to know more about how to take care of garments, especially natural fibers. I recently read in a Delineator issue that sweat rots silk, and silk stockings should be washed soon after every wear! I'm sure there's some fun science there, but my resources are limited and I couldn't find much info about it.
I am certainly not surprised by all the mock-ups as you are changing a Edwardian silhouette to a more modern one. I think that you did a wonderful job. :)
Thank you for talking about getting started being the hardest point. I have trouble starting tasks generally, so maybe I need some clever ways to make starting certain tasks easier.
Now you made me want to start another corset sewing project :D. THANK YOU! This "lazy" corset is so pretty. I love your sewing machine, it's magnificet. As for the corset I think it might still be a bit short. The darts should start at the bottom of your bust, I have a feeling they fall a bit lower for you. I might be wrong, as long as you're comfortable. Other than that for the binding there's this neat trick that lets you hide the stitching. You stitch the edge of it 1.5cm-1cm to the edge of the corset and then fold over. Unfortunately then you have to sew the other edge of the ribbon on the inside by hand, but it looks so much cleaner. Anyways great job!
The sewing machine is STUNNING! I was lucky enough to find a 1919 singer 66k (hand crank, in the carry box) in a charity shop a couple of weeks ago. Apart from needing a REALLY good clean (shiny, shiny)) and rehoming a few spiders from the base( they are happily integrated with the Bathroom Mob), it is in PERFECT working order, only one chip on the balance wheel, with the genuine/original manual/instructions, 7 beautiful bobbins, bobbin rewinder, standard foot, a zipper foot, fitted thread cutter, 3 wooden spools with some thread, 3 red felt spool spinnies ..it's BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️, for £40!! Edit: I'm still learning to sew with one hand while cranking though!
What a neat corset pattern! I love the closure at the back. Makes it such an easy to wear garment. I also love that it translates to couch potato! I have been considering making my first ever corset or stays, but am more than a bit intimidated so haven't jumped on yet. Maybe a pair like this is the way to go.
I'm two years late, however, kudos are in order. You're absolutely amazing, adventurous and creative. The only problem with this corset is that, it's not made for you my dear. This is a short torso corset. Being a short torso person, I can tell. How to know if you're short or long torso? Feel your last rib, hold your index or whatever finger you prefer, then, find your hip bone, if you have 3 or more centimetres space between them, you're long torso. If, on the contrary, your rib and hip bone might as well be fused, you're short torso. The difficulties faced have absolutely nothing to do with your ability to create, understand or cut a pattern. Keep the excellent work.
I don't know why I find your videos so endearing, but I enjoy seeing your progress so much!! Corsets are tricky garments to make so I think that, for someone who doesn't feel super super comfortable drafting, cutting and sewing you did a good job. Starting with a less structured type of corset was a very good idea, and I think you'll find that all the things you practiced this time will carry over nicely every time you need to put together a fitted garment!
Lovely machine and work, hand cranked machines can be awkward for right handed people. A treat is a good solution. I had not come across this type of corset before, it must be comfortable to wear. Thank you Birdy
My Grandmother use to say, now days bra's are old time corsets, just made shorter. She made her own corset/bra's when she was a girl. So she made sure I knew. This vid reminded me of how many mock ups she use to make.
Nutella is the best and cutest support you can have. I don't do historical knitting, corcheting or sewing but i love "your camaraderie" in my craft . And you put a smile in my face when i hear how you love your sewing machine and love your craft. And i habe so many interests in crocheting, knitting, sewing an d so on. And everyone is a Bit clumsy at times! 😉
Never seen a negligé corset like this that fastens with ribbons, the other ones with wrap that I've seen have either buckle and hole or hook and eye. Plus I must be the only person on the planet that looks at those patterns with total love and glee, I adore using them
You made a beautiful one. I’m thinking if I made a couple of those, then maybe I would be able to attempt a “real” one! Your sewing is very very nice. Never mind if you think your stitching isn’t good, believe me, all of us started out wonky - you learn as you do, and you are DOing very good! I crochet you knit, so that of course gives me the idea that crocheted edging would be equal to your lace. Haven’t been able to see your book videos but I will! Keep up the good work!
Hi, Thank you for your content. I didn't know there was something like a lounging corset. That ought to silence some of the negative connotations about corsets. Mind you I don't really know much about corsets though. I love your sewing machine. From the looks of things it's a beautifully made piece of Victorian ingenuity. The idea of it has been swiped by some, I wouldn't be surprised if it's Chinese, company and it sells for cheap on Amazon. Unfortunately it gets far from glowing reports by reviewers. Your little darling is beautiful and I am delighted to see what went on before everybody wanted a two threaded machine, and Singer and in some way Husqvarna set the standard for what a sewing machine is. Yours, Ann
That's a very beautiful video! I'm sure I will have it running in the background for Knitting later today ^^ Just a little tip regarding operating your sewing machine: try using the pedal with both of your feet! (you can see on vintage and industrial machines that the pedal is very wide and this one has a really nice shape for both feet :'D) It takes a lot of strain off of your ankle. That's something a teacher taught me and I personally feel a difference between one and two feet as my 'dominant' ankle is in a very bad condition.
Can you share your knit laces? I am allergic to commercially made laces, so I plan to knit or crochet any laces I add into my historically inspired garments! And I will watch your Wilcox and Gibbs machine run ANY DAY ALL DAY! I have quite the herd of vintage machines I restored when I first had to stop working due to illness. I was a welder and welding inspector for turbines for nuclear power plants. So, not even knowing how to sew I fell in love with a red eye singer and decided to start saving machines and restoring them, and now, I guess I should learn to sew wirh them! I am a prolific knitter. Due to my cold nature, and allergies to normal materials. You are the PERFECT blend of both for me! Yay!
I'm more of a sewer than a knitter, but I am pretty pleased with myself for knitting up 3 sweaters so far for 2021 granted they were short sleeved but still happy. Taking April off to focus on sewing, but in May I start up on a Fabel Knitware. First time knitting one of her patterns. I've been on a Poison Grrls kick lately. Great job with the corset. Highly enjoy all your videos
Oh my! What a time you've had throughout this project. But that backdrop at 17.38?!! What a view! And such a reminder of your capacity to endure. Well done on your determination as much as the beautiful finished product. I love the idea of the coach potato corset!
Your projects between researching this corset and making it looked terrific. This "couch potato" corset is wonderful. I love the way it wraps. Good job! Thanks for sharing your research etc. too!
Love that you got over your hurdle! I have a translation hurdle with a german knitting chart that has stalled out a knitting project for a year. ugh. Next, I have been working on regency stays that have been taking months - but also remote schooling a 4th grader. I digress... Before children, I used to obsessively knit Orenburg lace. Some lovely books out there on the subject. I also spun the yarn for the shawls I made. Very therapeutic at the time. Now I'm looking at working on cotton lace to add to historical garments. I adore the sideways made tape lace, knit or crochet, however, it's hard to find some small patterns that are made this way. I think I need to look for some more historical patterns...
Personally from what I know about the 1890’s, I wouldn’t of adjusted the hips and bust to fit your shape because they generally padded their corsets to create the fashionable shape! If you make this corset again id love to see how that would look! Ps shoulder pads make excellent corset padding for Victorian silhouettes!
This is so cool to see! Thanks for sharing this project, a lounge corset is something you don't really see that much of! I don't really knit, but I'm looking forward to the stockings! ♥
This is such a lovely video, all the way around. The subject matter, your voice and explanation, the cinematography and the music just made this a pleasure to watch. Not to mention, your cute dog! :) I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
I didn't have a projecto so I used a highlighter on the lines I wanted and then got see-through tissue paper to then draw the pattern - worked really well
I just love that you feel like many of us. I am a Beverly beginner. I can't not sew very straight and I have a kit to make a corset. I dream to make one, but I was very scared. You gave me more confidence to try and yo start (a trial one first). Thanknyou for being honest and for not being so perfect at sewing. I just loved what you made and you are lot better then you give you credit for.
I know exactly what you meant by "procrasti-crafting", I mended several items and am reconstructing a few more, rather than face the two giant looming projects that want to be "next" The corset looks great. I have never made one, but I have worn high quality ones & watched Morgan, Bernadette, and Cathy make theirs. It's a meticulous & demanding process, just from watching vicariously I can tell. As for machine binding, even with bias tape on flat fabric, it can be pesky. Much worse on the varying curves & thicknesses
I am in awe of your machine! I would love to have a chain stitch machine now, it must be very sturdy on the seams. I think this looks great (as a novice seamstress myself). I always end up hand sewing bindings because my lines are sooo wonky. Good on you for practicing the difficult parts! Aslo - your procrasticrafting game is next level.
I have been quilting for 10 years...and my binding is still sloppy (but much better than it was when I started) so don’t worry if your binding is a bit sloppy...you will improve the more you do it
Super fun video! I really like your knitting content but the sewing was a nice way to shake things up a bit. Kudos to you for having the courage to try sewing a corset! I am not that brave.
Procrasticrafting: My pup messed up a crochet beret I was making by getting tangled in the yarn and pulling out some stitches causing me to lose count of the continuous rounds I was doing and the decrease sequence I was on. So rather than counting tons of tiny single crochets, I taught myself how to knit and am now 4 beanies deep over the course of a week. Procrasticrafting!!
This looks amazing! You were so dedicated to getting it right with the mockups, I admire that. If I ever make my own corset, maybe this would be a fun one to try...
😮 I had no idea that out there in the world there was a corset actually suited to my lifestyle. You have inspired me! I love how open you are with this being your first ever corset, and I know you're concerned about the lines of stitching but to people like me, who don't sew, this is actual wizardry, so don't ever worry about that haha Also I love your cinematography ❤️ Mariah Pattie has a good video wherein she makes some little cups for the bust of her corset that get tacked onto the inside, and said that the cups made everything even more comfortable, so that could be something to try!
This was fun to watch! The couch potato corset sounds like a lovely thing to attempt if I ever want to make a corset... Also loved all the procrastacrafting. Particularly that knit! So gorgeous :)
I'd translate Faulenzer as "lazy bones," but then I lived in Germany probably before you were born! I love German knitting instructions (burda is the best) as they give a sketch of the size of the pattern piece and you can adjust the number of stitches to fit you gauge or size. Now I mostly knit from pictures rather than from a pattern.
This looks SO comfortable! Oh my word!! This looks so nice! You did a fantastic job on this (coming from a non-sewer)! But your video was so cool, as well! Wonderful work!
I think that your corset looks lovely. The machine is amazing! Binding is hard no matter what you are doing. You are the only person who was worried about the stitching line being perfect.
Quick piece of advice for handsewing is don't use such a long thread, it makes the stitching faster and doesn't tangle so easily plus ergonomically it is much better for you. The ideal length is from your elbow bone to the tip of your middle finger ir double this if working with a double thread. This advice came from my Granny C who worked as a Tailor between the wars, she taught me to sew as small girl.
For some reason I decided to make a corset for a costume and I'm a beginning sewer. It took me three mockups plus several versions where I pinned them to adjust them, to get to the point where I was actually confident to cut my real fabric. Corset making is SO MANY MOCKUPS. The thread marking on the darts is a great tip.
Dont forget to take into account the depth of your body when you use the projector and project it on your body. I think that is why the pattern was so big at the beginning, because of the distance between your body and the cutting board ;o)
what sloppy stitching? (isn't that what lace is for?) it's not your fault you're so lovely and tall and slender. :) you did a wonderful job! (can't wait to see you make stockings!)
I found your channel today, 4/4/21, and I am so happy I did. I really liked your demeanor, your friendliness and willingness to be honest about the process you used to complete the corset. I had never seen a corset like that and it is perfect for me! I am very full busted and I'm not sure it would be supportive enough, maybe with some extra boning? Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated!
"procrastocrafting" - I am gonna steal that if you don't mind :)
Or, you know, _procraftination_. :)
The one corset I've ever made that *didn't* involve this many mockups was both a fitting and construction disaster. I think 3+ mockups is just part of doing it right
you've made three aprons, a sweater, a quilt and picked up embroidery in the meantime ? That is not procrastination in any way !
Also when you said 'this part is a bit a of a sad story' with footage of the dog & melancholic music, I started panicking slightly and I went 'OH NOOO WHAT HAPPENED TO HER DOG ???'
I had the same panic! Every time she said the words "I lost my-" my gut dropped and I was convinced that something had happened with her dog. So glad it was just a bit of mud and uncooperative technology (as annoying and frustrating as that is).
Such a great project though, you've inspired me! I've been knitting test strips of old lace patterns for a while now so I guess the next logical step is to make some Victorian undies so I have something to put it on.
The dog falling asleep to the sound of the machine fits the commercials for the machine so well. New ad campaign, maybe?
As a german I really liked seeing Der Bazar featured. Couch potato is such a good translation for Faulenzer, I could'nt think of a more precise term.
Keep up the work, I really love your videos ❤
A shortcut to getting the size right-ish for a mockup is to measure the pattern pieces before cutting out. So for example, measure your waist, then measure the pattern pieces across the waist, adding them all up to see if the total measurement might fit like the garment is supposed to. And so on for bust, hips, desired length etc. It can give an idea of what changes will be absolutely necessary so that they can be adjusted for even before making up and trying on a mockup. With the projector method, I guess one could even calculate the percentage to enlarge or reduce the image from there to make the measurements fit better, rather than do slash and spread adjustments on paper. I am three different sizes from shoulders to hips, so I usually have to do a bit of fudging between sizes and adjusting of the pattern to get a good starting mockup, especially as I prefer making wearable mockups.
Yes, that's what I would do too. Do ALL the maths! :D
Also, one can open the PDF in GIMP (or Photopshop, if you have), isolate and rescale the pattern so that some vital measurements are already the size you want them to be. For example the waistline or the length.
Then you can print it out, cut it out and transfer it to the fabric. You'll already have one measurement at the right size, so you only have to work on the others.
I do a lot of measuring pattern pieces, because if they don't tell you how much ease there is or you're not sure what size you are, it's a good place to start before you cut anything. Obviously it wouldn't apply to a corset but the general rule for ease is 2 cm around the waist, 5 around the hips and 5-10 around the bust. I'm also pretty rectangular (my bust is only a couple of cm bigger than my waist) so I'm usually making everything bigger at the waist cause it's easier than chopping big chunks out of the bust. I •hate• fitting. I really hate it. It's my least favourite. I'm a confident sewer - went to trade school and everything - but I really don't enjoy fitting.
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omg i was so scared when you said 'sad story' and cut to cute dog. So glad it was the footage behind the story not the dog!
You did so well with this project! I can't believe this is the first corset you've made. All those mock ups 😱 The fit looks great and cutting a mock up and inserting a panel is absolutely a legit fitting method. If you're disappointed with the machine stitching on the binding there is always the option to call it 'machine basting' and hand stitch the binding in place before unpicking the machine stitches. Although I would also say don't worry about it. Machine binding is hard! Probably harder than hand sewn binding so don't feel too bad about a few wonky stitches 😊
I've used plastic boning like that before and the tips of the plastic stick through the boning channels I made. It's like four tiny plastic rods connected by netting. Melt the ends, guys! I nearly lost my mind with it
I would watch you sew your whole project on your antique machine. It’s so beautiful and soothing!
That looks exactly like the kind of corset I need for my potato-like lifestyle! Well done-good for you! (Morgan Donner is an awesome sewing guru. I love watching her, too!)
I suggest when sizing up patterns for corsets is to go off your waist measurement then measure the pattern pieces. I say waste measurement because it's typically the easiest and clearest point of reference to measure on a corset pattern. Versus the bust or hip because sometimes they're not included or at the edge or they're across gussets and it's not very clear what point is the bust or hips.
Especially with this pattern it looks like it's one main front piece the main back piece so it was very easy to find where the waste was then adjust the PDF size to approximate ly your waist size or I would suggest two to four inches smaller, because of the adjustability of the straps. Make a mock up out of that waist-based size then in your mock-up note the height difference in bust to waist and waist to hip. Then splitting the corset like you did to find the height that you needed. Then going in and adjusting the gussets to fit your hips and bust.
I have noticed from going through patterns is that they tend to be short, As if there were meant for people who had shorter torsos then we currently have. Even when taking in consideration that most corsets typically only went up to the mid bust. Also taking two consideration who the course that is for, You would probably work best and corsets made for Victorian teens, versus women's or young lady corsets. A woman's corset is typically for a lady who's already had a few kids and a little bit older, a young lady corset is for late teens to mid-20s. And then there's early childhood, late childhood, early teens, mid teens and late teens. I've also found a few newlywed corsets, that are heavily elasticized, and look to be for pregnancy and possibly breastfeeding. But they weren't called pregnancy corsets. But the way that the elastic was used on them It looked like it was meant for a body that will change with pregnancy.
Wish we’d had these back in our day in 4-H to realize that picking out and mock ups are part of getting blue ribbon winners! Brilliant THIS ONE IS A BLUE RIBBON
This is a wonderful Project! The Faulenzer looks really comfortable! And I like the idea of machine binding, wasn't it in one of Bernadettes Videos were she showed a machinemade corset? I always justify my personal machinework with: If you are not Aristocracy or upper middle class, you don't have time to sew everything by hand.
I think it was Retro Claude who did the wrap corset? Someone who has extensively discussed historical dress and disability at least.
These videos of hers never cease to satisfy my need to create when it's impractical for me to do so
Don't worry about the binding! Machine binding is HARD. I've been sewing for 10+ years and I still will only machine sew the one side and then hand sew down the other side. Getting the second side neat with a machine is incredibly difficult. Even using the stitch in the ditch method. It's just all hard. Either you pin it a ton, or hand baste then machine sew, but if that's the case then just sew it by hand it will be the same amount of time and be neater.
This makes me feel better as a baby seamstress. I can never get machine binding to look nice so I always end up saying "screw it" and doing it by hand.
"Sorry for my sloppy stitching!"
*Everyone watching in awe of this entire process* What sloppy stitching?
You continue to be an inspiration!
This came out well, especially for a first corset! Aside from this particular corset, which I don't know much about, most corsets were fitted to one's waist and then padded out at the hips and waist to give the "Fashionable" look. So a corset would be fitted at the waist and a "stock" size for bust and hips would be given and a lady would add pads to her corset to obtain that shape. Something to keep in mind if you decide to make any other corsets you might want to keep that in mind.
Hi, Was it a given even in lounging corsets that you padded your corset? From the looks of the thing it doesn't seem to be possible to lace it down like it sometimes was in the 1890''s Victorian era. I'm just everlasting curious (or at least to my death, if one believes that is the end). For real, I'm curious. I have never seen a lounging corset being made before, or even alluded to, but until now I've only seen the big names in costubing. You know Bernadette Banner, Morgan Donner, Enchanted Rose, Abby Cox, Nicole Rudolph and the like. Yours, Ann
@@annlidslot8212 Hi Ann, From the little I know about lounging corsets... they were made more to your actual size because only those whom you lived with would see you in it. Kind of like we use a sports bra today (well how it was supposed to be used.. lol) When one ventured out of one's home one "dolled" up. Cathy Hays mentioned in her most recent corset video that corsets were made to fit at the waist and the ideal proportions that were with that waist measurement were obtained with padding. She had a particularly lovely bust improver that I was drooling over. And really wish there was a pattern to recreate it
I want to know more about those aprons! They look so cute!
Seriously, and those ruffles are a practical way to catch splatters! Did you use a pattern for those?
Now I want a couch potato corset of my own! My sewing list grows....
Beautiful work all-round! You look so comfy, too! 😃
If you find the flat thin plastic boning isn’t holding up to wear and tear, may I suggest industrial cable ties? They’re wider and thicker (and longer) than regular ties, and I’ve found they hold up well - comparable to spring steel. If you want to floss at the ends, they’re also pretty easy to Dremel. 🙂
Sewing straight lines just takes practice! This is such an ambitious project and I am so proud of you for tackling this!! Well done.
Great job!
Remember: we are always our worse critic. ALWAYS compare your sewing to your previous sewing- never to someone else's- their skillset is not exactly like yours.
Questions: Did you try a new technique or do something new to you with this project?
Is there improvement in areas you have done before?
Does it hold together?
Is it comfortable?
Does it fit?
Does it look like the intended garment from across the room?
If your answers are yes then PERFECT!!! you are right where you should be with your current skill level. Your stitching will improve as you continue sewing.
What a beautiful way to explain that!! When I first started knitting I would look at the final project and only see what I did wrong took me years to figure out everyone else saw the finished product not the wonky stitch. No one else saw it but to me it looked like a neon sign with arrows pointing it out. Now I don’t worry about it it’s better than my earlier projects.
I need a faulenzer in my life😍✨
The corset is great, especially for your first corset!!! I think a bust improver and bustle pad might help to achieve the silhouette of the era. Happy Sewing!
I'm about to start my fifth mock-up for an asymmetrical dress by a Japanese designer. Scaling up and two bust adjustments later... I'm close. I hope. And that's for a fairly "simple" (insert laugh track) dress. You're dealing with not only a corset but... a new to you machine (that you built from bits), a _first_ ever corset, scaling things, bust and hip adjusting, gussets, boning, a whole other language from another time period for the instructions,...
I could go on. But I won't. Because the corset looks amazing and comfortable. And what you did to get there was flippin' heroic. Well done.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown
I love when creators show us that not everything is perfect, or even 1 mistake, and bam, fixed, all good.
Footage of your Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine, the way it sounds, the way it looks, the way it moves, is always welcome with me. I love it. What a gorgeous machine. I love this corset and I really enjoy watching your process, how you tackle it: How to make that first step smaller! Very recognizable problem. I wonder, should their be some reinforcement at the bottom of the bones, the way they do with a kind of embroidery sometimes, or is the binding taking care of that? Both your suggestions for future videos, I would be very interested in. Thank you for this! Loved it!
Ooh this is great! I have a pattern for this (Ageless Patterns #1322M) and have let it sit on the shelf for ages. Now I have some resources to help me make it! You under the projector to figure out sizing is both hilarious and genius.
Yes washing and care videos please!!! The corset turned out absolutely beautiful!
Your sewing is much better than mine. I have to set up a time limit for sewing because after a while I don't care anymore, I make too many mistakes, and it tends to go all over the place.
While I love the idea of a couch potato corset, I don't think I could bring myself to make enough mockups to make the end product this nice. I always end up rushing myself and settling for an "okay" end result. You did so well, even with all the challenges!
I'd love to know more about how to take care of garments, especially natural fibers. I recently read in a Delineator issue that sweat rots silk, and silk stockings should be washed soon after every wear! I'm sure there's some fun science there, but my resources are limited and I couldn't find much info about it.
I am certainly not surprised by all the mock-ups as you are changing a Edwardian silhouette to a more modern one. I think that you did a wonderful job. :)
Thank you for talking about getting started being the hardest point. I have trouble starting tasks generally, so maybe I need some clever ways to make starting certain tasks easier.
Now you made me want to start another corset sewing project :D. THANK YOU! This "lazy" corset is so pretty. I love your sewing machine, it's magnificet. As for the corset I think it might still be a bit short. The darts should start at the bottom of your bust, I have a feeling they fall a bit lower for you. I might be wrong, as long as you're comfortable. Other than that for the binding there's this neat trick that lets you hide the stitching. You stitch the edge of it 1.5cm-1cm to the edge of the corset and then fold over. Unfortunately then you have to sew the other edge of the ribbon on the inside by hand, but it looks so much cleaner. Anyways great job!
I love how the Wilcox&gibbs logo “looks” like the actual machine. They are so beautiful
The sewing machine is STUNNING! I was lucky enough to find a 1919 singer 66k (hand crank, in the carry box) in a charity shop a couple of weeks ago. Apart from needing a REALLY good clean (shiny, shiny)) and rehoming a few spiders from the base( they are happily integrated with the Bathroom Mob), it is in PERFECT working order, only one chip on the balance wheel, with the genuine/original manual/instructions, 7 beautiful bobbins, bobbin rewinder, standard foot, a zipper foot, fitted thread cutter, 3 wooden spools with some thread, 3 red felt spool spinnies ..it's BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️, for £40!!
Edit: I'm still learning to sew with one hand while cranking though!
What a neat corset pattern! I love the closure at the back. Makes it such an easy to wear garment. I also love that it translates to couch potato! I have been considering making my first ever corset or stays, but am more than a bit intimidated so haven't jumped on yet. Maybe a pair like this is the way to go.
I'm two years late, however, kudos are in order. You're absolutely amazing, adventurous and creative.
The only problem with this corset is that, it's not made for you my dear. This is a short torso corset. Being a short torso person, I can tell. How to know if you're short or long torso? Feel your last rib, hold your index or whatever finger you prefer, then, find your hip bone, if you have 3 or more centimetres space between them, you're long torso. If, on the contrary, your rib and hip bone might as well be fused, you're short torso.
The difficulties faced have absolutely nothing to do with your ability to create, understand or cut a pattern. Keep the excellent work.
I don't know why I find your videos so endearing, but I enjoy seeing your progress so much!! Corsets are tricky garments to make so I think that, for someone who doesn't feel super super comfortable drafting, cutting and sewing you did a good job. Starting with a less structured type of corset was a very good idea, and I think you'll find that all the things you practiced this time will carry over nicely every time you need to put together a fitted garment!
I didn’t know this type of corset existed so thank you so much for introducing me to it. I think you did a fine job!
I could listen to you talk about your sewing machine all day
Lovely machine and work, hand cranked machines can be awkward for right handed people. A treat is a good solution. I had not come across this type of corset before, it must be comfortable to wear. Thank you
Birdy
My Grandmother use to say, now days bra's are old time corsets, just made shorter. She made her own corset/bra's when she was a girl. So she made sure I knew. This vid reminded me of how many mock ups she use to make.
It's hard to believe you're an inexperienced sewer. You're fabulous. I didn't see a link for your boning resources?
Nutella is the best and cutest support you can have. I don't do historical knitting, corcheting or sewing but i love "your camaraderie" in my craft . And you put a smile in my face when i hear how you love your sewing machine and love your craft. And i habe so many interests in crocheting, knitting, sewing an d so on. And everyone is a Bit clumsy at times! 😉
Never seen a negligé corset like this that fastens with ribbons, the other ones with wrap that I've seen have either buckle and hole or hook and eye. Plus I must be the only person on the planet that looks at those patterns with total love and glee, I adore using them
I'm stealing 'pro-craft-ination' to go with my 'procras-tea-nation' ( putting off chores, etc by putting the kettle on, and making yet another cuppa)!
You made a beautiful one. I’m thinking if I made a couple of those, then maybe I would be able to attempt a “real” one! Your sewing is very very nice. Never mind if you think your stitching isn’t good, believe me, all of us started out wonky - you learn as you do, and you are DOing very good! I crochet you knit, so that of course gives me the idea that crocheted edging would be equal to your lace. Haven’t been able to see your book videos but I will! Keep up the good work!
Hi, Thank you for your content. I didn't know there was something like a lounging corset. That ought to silence some of the negative connotations about corsets. Mind you I don't really know much about corsets though.
I love your sewing machine. From the looks of things it's a beautifully made piece of Victorian ingenuity. The idea of it has been swiped by some, I wouldn't be surprised if it's Chinese, company and it sells for cheap on Amazon. Unfortunately it gets far from glowing reports by reviewers. Your little darling is beautiful and I am delighted to see what went on before everybody wanted a two threaded machine, and Singer and in some way Husqvarna set the standard for what a sewing machine is. Yours, Ann
That's a very beautiful video! I'm sure I will have it running in the background for Knitting later today ^^
Just a little tip regarding operating your sewing machine: try using the pedal with both of your feet! (you can see on vintage and industrial machines that the pedal is very wide and this one has a really nice shape for both feet :'D) It takes a lot of strain off of your ankle. That's something a teacher taught me and I personally feel a difference between one and two feet as my 'dominant' ankle is in a very bad condition.
Can you share your knit laces? I am allergic to commercially made laces, so I plan to knit or crochet any laces I add into my historically inspired garments! And I will watch your Wilcox and Gibbs machine run ANY DAY ALL DAY! I have quite the herd of vintage machines I restored when I first had to stop working due to illness. I was a welder and welding inspector for turbines for nuclear power plants. So, not even knowing how to sew I fell in love with a red eye singer and decided to start saving machines and restoring them, and now, I guess I should learn to sew wirh them! I am a prolific knitter. Due to my cold nature, and allergies to normal materials. You are the PERFECT blend of both for me! Yay!
I'm more of a sewer than a knitter, but I am pretty pleased with myself for knitting up 3 sweaters so far for 2021 granted they were short sleeved but still happy. Taking April off to focus on sewing, but in May I start up on a Fabel Knitware. First time knitting one of her patterns. I've been on a Poison Grrls kick lately. Great job with the corset. Highly enjoy all your videos
Oh my! What a time you've had throughout this project. But that backdrop at 17.38?!! What a view! And such a reminder of your capacity to endure. Well done on your determination as much as the beautiful finished product. I love the idea of the coach potato corset!
Your projects between researching this corset and making it looked terrific. This "couch potato" corset is wonderful. I love the way it wraps. Good job! Thanks for sharing your research etc. too!
I love watching your creative process. It inspires me!
Love that you got over your hurdle! I have a translation hurdle with a german knitting chart that has stalled out a knitting project for a year. ugh. Next, I have been working on regency stays that have been taking months - but also remote schooling a 4th grader. I digress... Before children, I used to obsessively knit Orenburg lace. Some lovely books out there on the subject. I also spun the yarn for the shawls I made. Very therapeutic at the time. Now I'm looking at working on cotton lace to add to historical garments. I adore the sideways made tape lace, knit or crochet, however, it's hard to find some small patterns that are made this way. I think I need to look for some more historical patterns...
Your sewing machine is beautiful :) Such ingenuity in the design.
The corset is also lovely, of course.
Bust support for couch potato ..... I NEED ONE CORSET LIKE THAT !
Personally from what I know about the 1890’s, I wouldn’t of adjusted the hips and bust to fit your shape because they generally padded their corsets to create the fashionable shape! If you make this corset again id love to see how that would look! Ps shoulder pads make excellent corset padding for Victorian silhouettes!
I thought that first as well, but then I thought - would you really pad a morning corset though? It's basically just for comfort rather than looks. 🤔
OMG, seeing you cutting over that pattern is so stressful, glad you were able to make sense of it.
That pattern page is crazy! I love your sewing machine to bits! The finished garment looks so comfortable...
seriously right? "It seemed very difficult for me to understand" - I wouldn't have even recognized it as a sewing pattern!
I love watching your videos! I'm so glad to see another one from you!!
This is so cool to see! Thanks for sharing this project, a lounge corset is something you don't really see that much of! I don't really knit, but I'm looking forward to the stockings! ♥
I love the wraparound style. No grommets or lacing to do.
This is such a lovely video, all the way around. The subject matter, your voice and explanation, the cinematography and the music just made this a pleasure to watch. Not to mention, your cute dog! :) I look forward to seeing more of your videos!
The fact that you were able to make sense of those childish scribbles is impressive.
Lovely corset, lovely pup and lovely machine!
I didn't have a projecto so I used a highlighter on the lines I wanted and then got see-through tissue paper to then draw the pattern - worked really well
I just love that you feel like many of us. I am a Beverly beginner. I can't not sew very straight and I have a kit to make a corset. I dream to make one, but I was very scared. You gave me more confidence to try and yo start (a trial one first). Thanknyou for being honest and for not being so perfect at sewing. I just loved what you made and you are lot better then you give you credit for.
And Yes... I LOVE your machine and your dog, just remind me of mine. When I play the piano she goes to her kennel to sleep... hahaha
I know exactly what you meant by "procrasti-crafting", I mended several items and am reconstructing a few more, rather than face the two giant looming projects that want to be "next"
The corset looks great. I have never made one, but I have worn high quality ones & watched Morgan, Bernadette, and Cathy make theirs. It's a meticulous & demanding process, just from watching vicariously I can tell.
As for machine binding, even with bias tape on flat fabric, it can be pesky. Much worse on the varying curves & thicknesses
I am in awe of your machine! I would love to have a chain stitch machine now, it must be very sturdy on the seams. I think this looks great (as a novice seamstress myself). I always end up hand sewing bindings because my lines are sooo wonky. Good on you for practicing the difficult parts! Aslo - your procrasticrafting game is next level.
I have been quilting for 10 years...and my binding is still sloppy (but much better than it was when I started) so don’t worry if your binding is a bit sloppy...you will improve the more you do it
Great job on the corset and your dog is so adorable.
wow, what a day with the wasp, the mud and the memory card glitch...
Loved the video, all the creativity... and all the extra doggo content!
also, the mountain views!!!
Super fun video! I really like your knitting content but the sewing was a nice way to shake things up a bit. Kudos to you for having the courage to try sewing a corset! I am not that brave.
Just boosting the algorithm for now. Thank you so much for continuing to post interesting content!
Are people constantly telling you you look like Scarlett Johansson? 'Cause you do. It's the dimples. They. Are. Adorable.
OMG, you completely blew my mind with your use of a projector. You're a genius!
Great job! I am looking forward to the knitting pattern for the stockings.
I think you did a wonderful job on your corset! Congratulations!
Procrasticrafting: My pup messed up a crochet beret I was making by getting tangled in the yarn and pulling out some stitches causing me to lose count of the continuous rounds I was doing and the decrease sequence I was on. So rather than counting tons of tiny single crochets, I taught myself how to knit and am now 4 beanies deep over the course of a week. Procrasticrafting!!
Like the laying down idea
You should be proud of your other projects! They look amazing!
This looks amazing! You were so dedicated to getting it right with the mockups, I admire that. If I ever make my own corset, maybe this would be a fun one to try...
😮 I had no idea that out there in the world there was a corset actually suited to my lifestyle. You have inspired me! I love how open you are with this being your first ever corset, and I know you're concerned about the lines of stitching but to people like me, who don't sew, this is actual wizardry, so don't ever worry about that haha Also I love your cinematography ❤️
Mariah Pattie has a good video wherein she makes some little cups for the bust of her corset that get tacked onto the inside, and said that the cups made everything even more comfortable, so that could be something to try!
This was fun to watch! The couch potato corset sounds like a lovely thing to attempt if I ever want to make a corset... Also loved all the procrastacrafting. Particularly that knit! So gorgeous :)
I'd translate Faulenzer as "lazy bones," but then I lived in Germany probably before you were born! I love German knitting instructions (burda is the best) as they give a sketch of the size of the pattern piece and you can adjust the number of stitches to fit you gauge or size. Now I mostly knit from pictures rather than from a pattern.
Also, I think it's called lazy bones because it's easy to put on--no lacing up the back. I might try to make one.
This looks SO comfortable! Oh my word!! This looks so nice! You did a fantastic job on this (coming from a non-sewer)! But your video was so cool, as well! Wonderful work!
Such a gorgeous make!! So terribly unfortunate the corset had so many accidents even before it was fully made! Life can be so annoying sometimes 😂
I've always wanted that kind of sewing machine!
Your corset looks great but all the lines on the pattern would drive me crazy🙃
This was so well done! (New subscriber!) You explain the steps so clearly! I have to admit though, the best bit was your dog 🐶😍
I think that your corset looks lovely. The machine is amazing! Binding is hard no matter what you are doing. You are the only person who was worried about the stitching line being perfect.
Quick piece of advice for handsewing is don't use such a long thread, it makes the stitching faster and doesn't tangle so easily plus ergonomically it is much better for you. The ideal length is from your elbow bone to the tip of your middle finger ir double this if working with a double thread. This advice came from my Granny C who worked as a Tailor between the wars, she taught me to sew as small girl.
For some reason I decided to make a corset for a costume and I'm a beginning sewer. It took me three mockups plus several versions where I pinned them to adjust them, to get to the point where I was actually confident to cut my real fabric. Corset making is SO MANY MOCKUPS. The thread marking on the darts is a great tip.
Dont forget to take into account the depth of your body when you use the projector and project it on your body. I think that is why the pattern was so big at the beginning, because of the distance between your body and the cutting board ;o)
My brain while watching this: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is mock-up number 5!"
what sloppy stitching?
(isn't that what lace is for?)
it's not your fault you're so lovely and tall and slender. :) you did a wonderful job! (can't wait to see you make stockings!)
I found your channel today, 4/4/21, and I am so happy I did. I really liked your demeanor, your friendliness and willingness to be honest about the process you used to complete the corset. I had never seen a corset like that and it is perfect for me! I am very full busted and I'm not sure it would be supportive enough, maybe with some extra boning? Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated!
That was the cute sewing machine I have a vintage one that is a G Series singer electric trundle