Patternmaking For Beginners: Draft A Corset In Two Styles

Name: Patternmaking For Beginners: Draft A Corset In Two Styles
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Learn to draft and cut a simple corset pattern.

Created byStella JB Fashion

Last updated 9/2022

English

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What you'll learn

How to layout measurements for a corset pattern
How to draft corset pattern curves
How to add fitting darts, seam and zip allowances into corset pattern
How to cut out a corset pattern

Course content

6 sections • 19 lectures • 41m total length

Introduction1:45
Teach beginners to draft two corset styles, cut the front and back, and assemble the pieces into a final pattern for your fabric.
Course Materials0:17
Gather essential materials for patternmaking, including cipro, ruler, French calls your RSLs, marker, and pattern paper. Access the download that includes the basic Buddhist pattern and measurement.

2-Piece Bust Corset Pattern Overview0:26
Compare two-panel, three-panel, and four-panel corset patterns and learn how panel choices affect bust corset construction in this overview.
Drafting The 2-Piece Bust Corset Pattern8:05
Draft a two-piece bust corset pattern by plotting the neckline, bust point, waistline, and radius, then join the key points.
Cutting The 2-Piece Bust Corset Pattern2:59
Master careful cutting of the 2-piece bust corset pattern, ensure correct pieces and center front, apply fabric allowances, and label parts to avoid joining confusion.
Laying Out The 2-Piece Bust Corset Pattern0:33
Lay out the 2-piece bust corset pattern and visualize how the design will look. Follow the discussion on the parts and the second part of the costs.
Draft Your Own Corset Pattern

3-Piece Bust Corset Pattern Overview0:21
Explore the overview of the 3-piece bust corset pattern, focusing on the second cassette and the bust pads.
Drafting The 3-Piece Bust Corset Pattern8:37
Draft a 3-piece bust corset pattern by marking bust and waist points, dividing measurements, joining points, and adjusting the neckline and bust width, with no seam allowances added.
Cutting The 3-Piece Bust Corset Pattern3:20
Explore cutting the 3-piece bust corset pattern with precise seam allowances and careful joining of panels for a two-style corset.
Laying Out The 3-Piece Bust Corset Pattern0:42
Learn to lay out a three-piece bust corset pattern by cutting fabric, adding a half-inch seam allowance to each panel, and joining them accurately.

Corset Back Panel Overview0:07
Focus on the corset back panel, building on earlier sections to guide shaping within patternmaking for corsets.
Drafting The Corset Back Panel4:17
Drafting the corset back panel teaches transferring neckline and bust and waist points, adding zip allowance, removing darts, and shaping the back panel.
Cutting Out The Corset Back Panel1:37
Learn to cut out the corset back panel with careful shaping, then bring the front and back panels together.

Laying Out Full Corset Patterns0:35
Combine the first and second cassette panels to lay out the full corset pattern, distinguishing the side, front, and back pieces.
Adding Allowances4:18
Practice adding seam allowances in corset patternmaking, using half- and one-inch margins, measuring accurately with a tape to ensure precise joining and cutting of fabric pieces.
Completing Allowances1:09
Master completing allowances in corset patternmaking for two styles by deciding and applying fabric allowances, and understanding how cuts influence fabric handling.

Requirements

Students should know basic bodice patterns as in my prior course.

Description

The Corset Design Kit- Corset Drafting Class teaches you how to construct the beautiful fashion pattern of a corset that expresses the curves of the body and figure.

In this course, you learn go through every aspect of corset design from measurements to drafting the shoulder, arm, waist and all important fitting darts and allowances. I also teach you how fundamentals to calculate measurements so that you can draft your very own corset pattern that can be placed on drafting paper ready to transfer to fabric for sewing a final successful design.

This course shows you two of the many ways to draft a corset, so you can choose your preference in your designs. You also learn how to add the corset back panel, and add seam allowances for a pattern ready to cut.

What you learn:

How to layout measurements for a corset pattern
How to draft the bust radius
How to draft the waist dart and the bust dart in getting bust cup
How to draft fitting lines and curves that will fit the body
How to calculate circumferences for the bust and waist
How to cut out your corset pattern properly
How to draft the corset back panel

Fashion requires your ability to put your measurements into a good order for a fashion design to work creatively and this course will help you master that process.

If you're ready to perfect your bodice pattern drafting, then see you in my course!

Who this course is for:

Beginning fashion designers
Tailors

Patternmaking For Beginners: Draft A Corset In Two Styles

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 2min

Creating A 2-Piece Bust Corset Pattern4 lectures • 12min

Creating A 3-Piece Bust Corset Pattern4 lectures • 13min

Creating The Corset Back Panel3 lectures • 6min

Corset Assembly and Allowances3 lectures • 6min

Course Conclusion3 lectures • 2min

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