constructing a corset

On top of all our practical work we are also constructing a corset in our costume construction lessons to go with our denim and tartan skirts we made.


To make our corset we have to do the following steps-
-Place a template on the denim and carefully cut around it using material scissors to get a quality cut
-Once they have all been cut out I had to pin each section in the right order to start making the shape of the corset
-To make sure they stayed together I used a needle and thread to tack over where I had pinned, I did this because when I had to start using the sewing machine I had guidelines of where to sew and that it was all in the correct place which would make it easier to use the sewing machine and save a lot of time.

-Once I have completed the bodice shape using the sewing machine, I will add accessories like rosettes and previous techniques we have learnt as well as badges and puns to decorate the bodice to match the skirt. Once we have finished the bodice I will add a denim edging so it looks neat and a finished look.
-On the back of my corset I am going to be adding an elastic strip to it to make sure it fits correctly and can stretch as well as being comfortable when performing in. 


I am really enjoying making all these costumes and have found it quite easy, I thought it would be hard to make costumes but once you have learned all techniques it makes it all so much easier!


Here is a picture of my corset without decoration and the final decorations.