The early 19th century corset

[frualeydis]

is coming along nicely. I have learned how to sew gussets on machine and they look pretty spiffy. There are two rows of hemp cord under the bust and four rows at the back, two on each side of the eyelets. I really should have used a thinner cotton cord, but I have kilometres of hemp cord at home and this is just a first version anyway, I mean, it's made from an old table cloth and machine sewn. Not the eyelets however. I have made 19 this evening, half of them. If I make the rest tomorrow I can try it on and see if it fits me ;)

Comments

[therru.livejournal.com]

Please do tell how you sew in gussets by machine. I can make it work sometimes, but usually I leave the last pointy bit to be done by hand.

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

It only works if you allow visible machine stitching, since you do it from the top, like I usually do when I sew gussetd by hand.

Eva

[therru.livejournal.com]

OK, that figures.