How to alter a corset

Angelina | Upcycled Fashion on Instagram: "Sis, your t-shirt says you hate patterns 😆 And that’s how you know this must be pretty easy to do. I don’t like most store bought patterns because it feels like I have to alter the fit so much after making the garment that I might as well have winged it. Of course I’m being dramatic, but making a custom pattern just makes sense for me. I used this pattern to turn some old acid washed jeans into a corset that I’m so in love with. I’ll 🔗 the full…

Need an alteration to help make a dress fit? This may be for you!

Art by Ariana Orner Hi guys! In this tutorial I'm going to be guiding you through how I made my chemise for Jester. It's a very standard chemise pattern with some small modifications to make those beautiful sleeves. Just as a note: I'm not going to be using the lower half as the final skirt but will be layering a couple of petticoats over the top to create a smoother circle skirt effect. As such, length measurements can be a little more casual; just make sure it doesn't poke out the bottom…

A corset dress is a dress that laces up the back like a corset. It is a great alternative to the usual zipper closure because you can adjust it to fit your figure. Corset dresses can be expensive, but you can always make your own using an...

Corset Patterns - Historical Patterns - Corset Book & DVD: In this section you will find sewing patterns for corsets, bustles, hoop skirts and garments that work with corsets. This section is organized with Corsets appearing first, followed by underpinnings and then bustles and cages. Other historically accurate sewing patterns can be found in our Historical Reenactor and Fantasy Section.

Corsetry by Wyte Phantom.

This is a guide on a DIY safety pin corset. Learn how to make a safety pin corset in this quick tutorial.

Replace the zipper on the back of the dress with ribbon, great idea for a dress that still fits but is to tight

Adding a Corset Back to Make a Dress Bigger: Do you have a beautiful dress that you would love to wear, but it's too tight and just doesn't fit anymore? Don't get rid of it, just give it a new beautiful corset back that will add some inches to make it fit perfectly.I've been altering formal dr…

Corset for the Business Professional: Estimated Cost: ~$30-$50 (more if you don't already own the necessary tools) Estimated completion time: 15-20 hours Difficulty: Moderate - Challenging (dependent on skill level) _________________________________________________________________…