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On the Trail of a Nineteenth Century Corset

Through over four centuries women of Western world wore corsets to present their social status, sexuality and beauty. Furthermore, women wore different types of corsets, to mirror the mood of each era, from strict cone-shaped model that represented power and strenght, to the ‘‘hourglass model’’ were modesty, fragility and passivity represented the ideal female figure. Women nowadays continue wearing corsets. One model which is featured in the media is the hourglass corset shape that became the iconic corset shape. The present case study was designed to show corset making of a bespoke corset with the S shape chacarterised by a slim waist and broader bust, and hips. The basic block pattern was drafted on the German Muller pattern making system. Busk, spiral steel bones were used to shape the figure, and special attention was given to embellishment placed on the seams.

body measurements, flat corset pattern, Muller & Sohn Systems, bespoke corset making, sewing

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