corset pattern dress 1880s Corset Multi–Size Paper Pattern

corset pattern dress 1880s Corset Multi–Size Paper PatternPattern Pack A: Size XSXXLPattern Pack B: Size 1826 Plus Our 1880s Victorian corset pattern is the perfect foundation for fashions of the last quarter of the 19th century, encompassing both the bustle and Belle poque periods. Made with shaped pieces rather than gussets or gores, this corsets nips in the waist, smooths the hips and torso, and supports the bust without creating a dramatic modern push up effect. Pattern features: Sizes XSXXL have 10

Pattern Pack A: Size XS–XXL
Pattern Pack B: Size 18–26 Plus

Our 1880s Victorian corset pattern is the perfect foundation for fashions of the last quarter of the 19th century, encompassing both the bustle and Belle Époque periods. Made with shaped pieces rather than gussets or gores, this corsets nips in the waist, smooths the hips and torso, and supports the bust without creating a dramatic modern push-up effect. 

Pattern features:

• Sizes XS—XXL have 10 shaped panels (5 for each side), while plus sizes have 12 shaped panels (6 for each side)
• Designed for a front-opening busk and steel boning
• Back lacing strips are made as separate, alterable panels for adjustability

Includes multi-sized printed pattern, sewing instructions, fitting & mockup guides, and list of supply resources. You can also get all the specialty supplies for our corset and stays patterns in our corresponding kits. See materials list below.

This pattern is recommended for those with intermediate to advanced sewing skills.

How to Pick Your Size

Our stay and corset patterns are based closely on historical shapes and extant examples, but utilize modern construction techniques and materials to bring you an accurate silhouette in a sturdy, comfortable garment.

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Materials
Fabric—All Sizes
Strength layer (coutil, twill, drill): 1 yd @ 60” wide | 1.5 yd @ 54” wide | 2 yd @ 45” wide

Optional outer fashion fabric (mid-weight cotton, linen, etc.): Same as strength layer, but add 0.5 yd if you want to make self-fabric binding

Boning
The pattern is designed for 1/4” wide boning. If making up the pattern as-is with no length adjustments, you will need:
SIZES XS–M: Straight Steels— 2 @ 14”, 4 @ 12” | Spiral Steels—2 @ 14”, 2 @ 13”, 2 @ 12”, 6 @ 11”
SIZES XL–XXL: Straight Steels—2 @ 14”, 4 @ 13” | Spiral Steels — 2 @ 14.5”, 2 @ 13.5”, 2 @ 13”, 4 @ 12”, 2 @ 11”
ALL PLUS SIZES: Straight Steels—2 @ 14”, 4 @ 13” | Spiral Steels—6 @ 14”, 8 @ 13”, 4 @ 12”, 4 @ 11”

Misc. Supplies
Busk: 13.4” (34 cm); 8 yds ribbon or cord for lacing; 1 yd narrow ribbon or cord for front drawstring; bone casing: 4 yds XS–XXL, 6 yds 18–26 (or 1/2” wide twill tape, thick bias tape, coutil strips, etc.); 1” twill or grosgrain waist tape: 1 yd XS–XXL, 1.5 yd 18–26; 2 pkgs 1” wide single fold bias tape (or make your own: cut 1.25” wide bias strips, 2–5 yds worth depending on size); 3 doz. grommets; grommet setter