Hi everyone, and a happy ember month to you all. Today, I will be sharing with you how I made this corset bustier as opposed to the corset top I originally wanted to make. Before I kick off into details, I would like to share how I came about my obsession with the art of needlework, as I believe my story is pertinent for you to properly understand why I arrived at what I would call an amendable blunder.
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I learned how to sew about three years ago, but I only practiced for one month before having to suspend my learning to further my education. In such a limited time, one can imagine that I hadn’t learned much, as people typically spend months, if not years, perfecting such a craft. I only had a month, and there was only so much I could learn in that time.
What i wanted making vs what i actually ended up making
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Long story short, within that month, I managed to sew a skirt and a peplum top, and with that knowledge, I could make a dress and a proper top and skirt. Fast forward two years later, in my second year, I decided to take sewing more seriously and started trying out more advanced styles with the help of YouTube. After all, life is all about taking risks.
And that is how I ended up here. As lovely as this outfit looks, it happens to be one of my many first failed attempts to recreate a design. But I believe one of the beauties of sewing is that there’s nothing that is unfixable; even the worst outfits gone wrong can be adjusted with a little patience.
All that is required are:
- a yard of fabric of your choice
- Lining
- Gum stay
- Bra cup
- A matching thread
- Boning (optional)
- Loops
- A strap for the back
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Here are the measurements I used to achieve my bustier.
Length:16
Bust: 35
Underbust: 30
Nipple to nipple :7
Waist: 29
Strap :16
Here is a list of mistakes I think I made while attempting the corset top I intended to make.
Firstly, I believe I would have taken my arm yoke a bit forward.
I believe I could have added all my necessary allowance on the cutting paper.
Also, I believe I could have measured the lining more accurately.
I believe I should have taken the initiative to buy regular boning and create a boning channel to avoid jumping stitches on the regaling bonning.
Most people expect a well-finished, perfectly done dress, and this platform, I mean, who wouldn’t? But today I decided to post something more relatable. As fashion designers, we all had that stage when we didn’t know it all and were still figuring things out. By posting this, I do not just aim to be totally transparent in my experience as an upcoming fashion designer, but I wish to inspire those who are at their learning stage and remind our well-abled fashion designers why consistency is key.
a sneak peek on how far i had gone with the corset top before realizing i made so many blunders
I may not have succeeded in recreating this top; nevertheless, I’m glad I attempted to recreate the style, although it was really frustrating, as I have never really had much of a failed attempt on my first try, but just as Justin Bieber said, NEVER SAY NEVER.
I do hope to try this again, and I will definitely share my progress with you all.
Feel free to share with me if you think there is something I could have done differently.
Thank you for your time. I still remain @gemangel 🌹.
