Gold brocade
I pieced a bit of the stripey edge along the tops of the facings so it would make a nice mitred corner. I pressed the edges in around the pocket welts and stitched the linings on as usual. I cut the pocket welts along that edge, and the facings.Ĭonstruction-wise it's pretty similar to the yellow striped waistcoat made from the same pattern. Pocket welts cut out, interfacing being added. Since mine was just a tiny bit of stripeyness on one end of a 68 cm wide piece of fabric, I couldn't do that, but I did have just enough to do the pocket welts, the collar, and the lapels.įor this waistcoat I used the same pattern as the yellow striped one. They would have cut the fronts so the decorative border would be right along the edges, and then carefully cut and stitched bits of it onto the other edges. (That last one is featured in Costume Close Up.)
There's also this one, this one, this one, this one, this one, this one, and this one. The stripes reminded me of those waistcoats that have woven patterns along the edges of the fabric which were incorporated into the waistcoat as trim!Ĭheck out the fun art deco-esque border design! If the buckram needs to be really big, like it did for my 30's coat, I'll put it on top of the laminated worktable. I have a (not attached to a window frame) windowpane I like to use, but that's at my parents' house so here I'm using a mirror. I cut out a piece of fabric just big enough for all my interfacing pieces to fit on and I put it on a smooth surface.
#Gold brocade full#
(Worn out linens are a historically accurate option, and a good use for shirts when they get too full of holes to wear, but sometimes I'll use washed cotton muslin.) I don't measure it and it always turns out fine. So, anyways, about 2 parts water and 1 part fabric stiffener. Great comparisons, including video clips of how the buckram moves.) (If you want to read more about historical options I highly recommend this post. Not historically accurate, but it's something that's already in the house, and as long as my buckram is sufficiently stiff I don't think it really makes a difference what exactly it's stiffened with. I just use the fabric stiffener that my mother has in her studio, and there is one bottle that's "Eileen's" and one that's "Stiffy" if the brands make any difference.Īs far as I can tell they're more or less the same goop, and judging from the smell and texture it's very similar if not identical to white glue. I take some fabric stiffener and pour a bit of it into a suitable plastic vessel and add about twice as much water. This corset will help improve the 'golden' waist to hip ratio with very little fuss you won't need a friend to help you into (or out of) this garment so you can pair it with as little or as much of your current wardrobe to create many different looks.When I started this waistcoat it occurred to me that I've never shown how I make buckram, so I'll do that right now. Paired with a long skirt, this corset is perfect for formal occasions and you'll definitely stand out thanks to its unique colours. Internal steel bones are very light, allowing prolonged wearing and command an instant waist reduction of 1-2 inches. Inspired by the Regency and Victorian periods, this gorgeous Instant Shape corset is crafted in a fetching blue and gold brocade pattern, adding extra femininity to an already stunning garment. The hip and bust can be "Opened" or "Closed" to fit provided the waist is accurate.Ĭorset Story Instant Shape Size Chart (in inches) Corset Size This makes the waist the critical measurement when sizing your corset. The majority of the tension running through a corset is focused on the waist. Our patterns have been developed and tested to fit a variety of body shapes using these adjustments. You can "Open" or "Close" the lacing at the Bust, Waist & Hip independently for the perfect fit.
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