Jennifer Rosbrugh – Regency Corset & Chemise

Jennifer Rosbrugh – Regency Corset & ChemiseAchieve the correct silhouette with proper foundation garmentsYou’ve dreamed about dancing with Mr. Darcy…. The local historical society is hosting a summer picnic…. The book club is delving into Jane Austen….The time has come to DRESS in the time period you LOVE – the Regency Era!Whether you are new to the elegant period of the early 1800s or a long-time reveler, this online sewing class will feed your need to connect to the past through the clothing. It is designed specifically for you as a historical costumer. For those who want to build a wardrobe but need to begin with the all-important undergarments!Through detailed lessons we’ll cover each step to making a basic Regency-era chemise and long-line, corded corset. Yes – we will go over every detail together! Lessons include video tutorials along with an accompanying PDF handout with homework assignments to keep you on track.Accomplish the Smooth Regency SilhouetteThis is an Intermediate to Advanced level sewing class. You should have some experience with sewing clothing – modern or historical – and be willing to advance your skill with advanced techniques including how to set in gussets, fitting a mockup to the figure, and binding long edges. We will follow the pattern closely but other options will be presented.The priority is for you to understand corset construction techniques & create the basic undergarments to produce the sleek silhouette for this period of fashion. Because we all want to look fabulous in our Regency wear! Get the underwear finished then you’ll be ready to build a wardrobe of various designs.Come to class and focus on the specific topic of making a historically-accurate pieced chemise and fitted corset with gussets to challenge your dressmaking & fitting skills. Together we’ll explore each area to look at when fitting this type of corset as well as the various sewing methods to make it come together easily. (Just be aware that sewing all the cording channels takes a lot of time!!)Thrilling Lesson Plans Prepared for Students:Lesson 1: Discuss fabric selections, specific tools & notions, and taking detailed measurementsLesson 2: Sew the chemise with gussets and flat felled seamsLesson 3: Corset mockup & fitting; begin constructionLesson 4: Insert cording, set grommets/eyelets, sew seamsLesson 5: Finish corset with binding & flossingAlthough you’ll find a variety of Regency undergarment patterns out there I wanted to use a tried and well-drafted pattern to make the project easy for you. I studied and debated for months on which pattern to use – trust me, it wasn’t an easy decision! I was really torn between a couple of them!So… for this class we’ll be using the fantastic Laughing Moon #115 Regency & Romantic Era Corset pattern (sold separately).Sizes in pattern – Bust 30″ to 62″ with adjustments for cup measurements up to 16″ larger than underbust measurement.Although, as with all our classes, you can choose to use another corset pattern. But be aware that the specific steps of each lesson will cover the class-specific Laughing Moon pattern. Although, I’ve found they translate well to other published patterns.Valuable Skills & Techniques You’ll Learn:Fabrics to use for a Regency chemise and corsetTools used in corset makingInserting sleeve gussetsCorset mockup tipsFitting tips for this slim corset styleDealing with large cup sizesInserting triangle gussetsCording a corset – the marking & insertingBinding a corset for finishingPattern sizing and adjustmentsFinishing a corset with reinforcement flossingIntermediate to Advanced Level ClassIf you have sewing experience but are new to historical garments, you may find this class a comfortable challenge. We’ll be following the pattern closely, but you may feel a bit behind.If you are new to sewing, this is not the best class for you at this time. Perhaps ing with a basic Victorian chemise and drawers class would be better so you don’t become frustrated with techniques that are beyond your current skills.If you are advanced in your sewing skills, you are welcome! Maybe you want to try a new time period. Or simply want the class as accountability so your corset gets done. We’re here to push you forward.No matter your level, we all have methods we can share with each other. Bring yours along to the class for full participation.Course CurriculumWelcome to Class!Class FAQsSupplies You’ll Need for ClassPattern for the Corset & ChemiseResearching Regency UndergarmentsLesson 1What We’ll Cover in Lesson 1Lesson 1 HandoutFabrics for the Chemise & CorsetTools & Notions for Corded CorsetsPattern Variations and Cording OptionsMeasurements & SizingLesson 2 – ChemiseWhat We’ll Cover in Lesson 2Lesson 2 HandoutChemise Sizing and Pattern AlterationsAttaching Shoulder Straps and SleevesSetting in Underarm GussetsSleeve and Side SeamsHems on Sleeves and Chemise BodyNeck BindingChemise is Finished!Lesson 3 – Corset Mockup & Begin ConstructionWhat We’ll Cover in Lesson 3Lesson 3 HandoutCorset Mockup & Sizing TipsFitting the Corset MockupPattern AdjustmentsTips for Cutting the CorsetInserting GussetsLesson 4 – Cording and GrommetsWhat We’ll Cover in Lesson 4Lesson 4 HandoutPreparing Back PanelsCording Design: Tracing & SewingCording Design: Inserting the CordsTrimming & Shoulder StrapsInserting GrommetsBONUS: Hand EyeletsLesson 5 – Finishing CorsetWhat We’ll Cover in Lesson 5Lesson 5 HandoutSewing Side Seams and Adding BoningBinding the Raw EdgesFlossing the GussetsLacing the CorsetAttaching Straps to the Corset to FinishFinal Thank youAll Finished!Fashion ShowYour 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/regency-corset-chemiseArchive: https://archive.ph/wip/kwM2uDelivery 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!