Please Note: the information here may or may not be incorporated into previous instructions!
Stitch Witchery fusible interfacing makes handling the
fabric SO much easier! Fuse fashion and backing fabric together before
cutting, or if using the alternate construction method, use to fuse
fashion fabric/backing layer/lining layer together all at once! It not
only stabilizes fabric to prevent stretching or fraying, but keeps
fabric from shifting during cutting for a more precise pattern. Keeps
layers together during sewing without pins. I can't say enough about
how much easier it makes things, or how silly I feel for not thinking
of it sooner!
Rigilene can be sewn into the boning channels with the
greatest curves (usually side seams), which will keep fabric smooth.
You may also use it by outside steel at lacing panel, or center front
panel seams. You MUST still use steel boning behind it!
Busks To reinforce busk and keep front straight, add another strip of 1/2" boning behind each side of busk.
Alternate closure Use D-ring boot laces for a decorative closure on double-laced corsets.
Already have a corset that you like the fit of, and
want to make another like it? Put it on inside out, and use the tape
method to make a pattern from it!
