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Start wrapping the duct tape around your midsection from your hips going up. Cut pieces to the shape of breast lift tape and apply like they are.
If you are adding a lining at the end of construction apply the waist tape to the inside and cover it with the lining later.
How to create a tape corset. Most often waist tape is applied to the inside of the corset where it wont be visible when worn. If you are using a double-layer core I recommend applying the waist tape between the two layers before they are sandwiched together. If you are adding a lining at the end of construction apply the waist tape to the inside and cover it with the lining later.
I typically add waist tape before. To make a stand you can use an old weight The kind with a hole in the middle or an old Christmas tree stand and a metal pipe or the stick off a mop or broom. How to Make a Duct Tape Corset Step 1.
At least three rolls of duct tape. Start wrapping the duct tape around your midsection from your hips going up. Inserting Waist-Tape invisible method Lucys Corsetry - YouTube.
For the center back tape the top of the string to that knobby bone at the base of your neck. Either tape or hold the other end at the top of your butt crack excuse the vulgarity. Ask your friend to trace this line.
The other lines are going to depend on what style of corset you want to make and how many seams it should have. Fold boning casing tape so that the long edges of the tape meet in the center of the backside of the tape. Then stitch the tape to the center of each corset panel to create 38 inch wide boning channels or if you want less seams on the front of your corset you can stitch it along the already made seams.
The general idea is to wrap yourself in duct tape and draw the seam lines on. You then cut off the duct taped T-shirt cut along the seam lines and trace the resulting pieces on to paper. They usually need adjustment so that the lines are.
You only need to make one copy of your pattern in muslin per fitting. If youre using the sandwich construction method on the final corset you will eventually need to make two copies and sandwich the boning between them. MY MERCH STORE httpwww.
Using duct tape an old shirt some black permanent marker and a good friend you can make your very own custom corset patternWhile it is theoretically pos. To create lift hold your breasts up as you tape leaning forward can help too. Start with the tape low on the breast and pull upwards to create lift.
Here are a few ideas. Cut pieces to the shape of breast lift tape and apply like they are. Tuck a waist tape in above the waist line and secure under the back facings on each side.
Make sure the waist tape is flat along the length of the corset. Do not centre the waist tape over the waist line as this will cause it to crease. Place the waist tape on top of the waist line.
To hem the sleeves and neck I simply folded a piece of duct tape over the edge to give it a nice finish. Since the bottom of the shirt was in the corset and wouldnt be seen I left it un-hemmed to create less bulk. Duct tape is very bulky so when you can go without the extra duct tape do it.
This corset is much more complicated to create. You can also add boning into the sides if you are an expert with a needle and thread. If you dont like the duct tape corset and are not good at sewing your best option may be to buy one from your local Halloween store.
If your learning how to make a corset pattern or even how to make a bodice pattern with corset boning then youll need a method of drafting your corset design into a pattern. There are several ways of doing this but my favourite beginners method is the duct tape corset pattern. Instructions on how to accurately trace and mark a corset pattern first onto paper in order to preserve your master pattern and then onto fabric.
Make and fit a corset mock up. Information on why and how to make a corset mock up before you start work on your final garment. Includes essential fitting notes.