Jennifer Rosbrugh – Victorian Corset

Jennifer Rosbrugh – Victorian CorsetFull tutorial class creating a beautiful & comfortable Victorian corset that fits your figureYour lovely 19th century gowns need a firm foundation. You want to “do it right” with a corset silhouette but you may have no clue how to make one.If you’re serious about learning how to sew a Victorian corset with the tips & tricks to creating one that is comfortable and made for your unique figure, then I invite you to enroll in this course.An hourglass figure. Back support. Beautiful Victorian shaping. Looking like you stepped out of time. A corset offers all these plus the confidence in your demeanor and spring in your step.Through 4 detailed lessons I’ll cover the bases needed for a complete Victorian corset to create a strong silhouette foundation. Lessons include full video tutorials along with an accompanying PDF handout with homework assignments.This is an intermediate level sewing class.You should understand basic sewing techniques and be comfortable with your machine. But don’t worry! I’ll teach you how to set in the busk and grommets if they are new to you.Advanced processes such as fitting tips and methods will be covered. But for the most part we’ll stick to the pattern for sewing construction.The focus of this class is to understand how to make a corset, including fitting tips, so you end up with a quality undergarment you can be proud of (and a finished pattern so you can make another one in a different color).Saturate your corset making knowledge and improve your skills!Together we’ll explore the various parts of corset construction including fabric selections, setting in a busk, where & how to put in boning, binding and setting in grommets.FYI: Reenactors, museum docents, and serious historical costumers will benefit most from taking this class. It is designed for those wanting to create a proper Victorian silhouette for under historically styled clothing and costumes.Detailed Tutorials:Lesson 1: Discussing fabrics & special tools, taking measurements, and sewing the mockupLesson 2: Fitting the mockup and pattern alterationsLesson 3: Main corset construction including busk and boning channelsLesson 4: Finishing with binding, setting in grommets and lacing the corsetNowadays you’ll find a variety of corset patterns on the market. Some are better than others and all have their flaws. However, for this project, we’ll be using the popular Truly Victorian 1880s corset pattern, TV#110 (sold separately in our Old Petticoat Shop).Don’t be turned off by the “1880s” label though! It is a basic shape that will support most of your Victorian dresses from the 1850s through to 1900 and more.As with all our classes, you may choose to use another pattern but know that the specific steps of each lesson will cover the Truly Victorian pattern.You also get the know-how of making a corset from plain coutil or covering with a fancy fashion fabric. Fabric selections good for corset making will be covered.Valuable Skills & Techniques You’ll Learn:Most reliable foundation and fashion fabrics for corsetsFitting tips for molding the corset to your curvesFlatlining your corset with a fashion fabricMeasuring for the busk and boning sizes that fit your specific sizeSetting in a front opening metal buskBest method for applying secure grommetsBinding sewing tipsIntermediate Level ClassIf you have sewing experience but are new to corset making, you will feel comfortable here. We’ll be following the pattern closely so you should be able to keep up with the class just fine.If you are new to sewing in general, this may not be the best class for you at this time. Perhaps a basic chemise and drawers class would be better so you don’t become frustrated with techniques that are beyond your current skills. But if you have no fear – jump in!If you are advanced in your sewing skills or have made corsets before, you are welcome! Maybe you simply need the class as accountability and a guideline so you’ll finally get that new corset finished. Advanced techniques beyond general fitting and pattern drafting are not covered so those advanced corsetieres may feel the class is too basic.Class begins when you’re ready and access never expires. Be sure to download & print the handouts too for future projects!Course CurriculumApproximate Costs for Class Corset SuppliesBrief List of SuppliesWelcome to Class!Class FAQsSupplies You’ll Need for ClassClass Pattern and Additional ResourcesResearching Victorian CorsetsLesson 1What We’ll Cover in Lesson 1Lesson 1 HandoutFabrics, Tools & Other Special NotionsTaking MeasurementsMeasuring for Busk LengthMockup Sewing TipsLesson 2What We’ll Cover in Lesson 2Lesson 2 HandoutFitting the MockupTransferring Fitting Marks & Pattern AlterationsMeasuring for BonesLesson 3What We’ll Cover in Lesson 3Lesson 3 HandoutCutting the Corset FabricsFlatlining a Fashion Fabric to CoutilInserting the BuskSewing the Panel SeamsFinishing the Center Back EdgesCreating the Bone ChannelsLesson 4What We’ll Cover in Lesson 4Lesson 4 HandoutSetting in the GrommetsBinding the Raw EdgesInserting the BoningLacing the GrommetsFinal Tips for Wearing Your New CorsetFinal Thank YouAll Finished!Your InstructorJennifer RosbrughTeacher to hundreds of sewing and costuming students since 2004, Jennifer dreams of the nostalgia of the past and brings it into her modern life through creating costume ensembles from about 1780 to 1920. Dark chocolate, Jane Austen and bustle dress fanatic. Daughter of the King.Proof ContentSale Page: https://classes.historicalsewing.com/p/victorian-corsetArchive: https://archive.ph/wip/Nh6tVDelivery Method– After your purchase, you’ll see a View your orders link which goes to the Downloads page. Here, you can download all the files associated with your order.– Downloads are available once your payment is confirmed, we’ll also send you a download notification email separate from any transaction notification emails you receive from Forimc.info.– Since it is a digital copy, our suggestion is to download and save it to your hard drive. In case the link is broken for any reason, please contact us and we will resend the new download link.– If you cannot find the download link, please don’t worry about that. We will update and notify you as soon as possible from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (UTC+8).Thank You For Shopping With Us!