After the last three episodes of sewing vintage chronicled my 30 hour journey sewing a custom fitted corset, it is perhaps unsurprising that i've been asked.

How to properly lace a corset. Make sure the top of the corset is away from you and the bottom. Changing the laces on your corset can create a whole new look. At the waist, that is the smallest part of the corset, don't cross the laces but make two loops and then proceed as.

Corsets not worn on the anatomical waistline. Find the middle of your. Wearing your corsets properly adjusted on your waistline can make a huge impact on how they feel.

And settle the corset still lower, until it is under the body. For example, if you naturally have a 31 waist (79cm), you may fall between sizes l and xl in the waist. Then fasten the front elastics.

All corsets should be worn with a small gap at the back, for comfort over your spine. There are several different ways of lacing a corset, this is our. Perhaps you may have to slip the hand down inside it at the back and sides as well.

After all the corset clasps are closed, tug the corset down on your body, settling the corset waist at your natural waist, then begin tightening the laces. It looks complicated, but is easy once you know the way. How to lace yourself into a corset.

How to lace someone else into a corset. When you receive your corset you'll need to season it (break it in). Start at the upper edge;