How To make a Corset Top?

I really want to buy a Corset top but I've not found any of my size.
Could anyone show step by step how to make a Corset Top... Preferably with old shirts and stuff.
Thanks!

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5 replies since 7th May 2009 • Last reply 7th May 2009

try this, i remember seeing this a while back

http://www.threadbanger.com/post/5655/how-to-make-a-corset
http://www.threadbanger.com/post/5651/corset-pattern

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mmm- i really wish i knew! :S
cos i want one too- but i am going to attemt one soon and if that works i will post it as a how to! Happy

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That's a really helpful tutorial... although I'd really love to make a real steel boned corset, not just a top. It's nice looking, though. It'd be cool to add a skirt onto that for a punky summer dress. Unfortunately, I barely have the sewing skills to attempt making more than t-shirt modifications.

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Yeah, I want to make with the boning inside too Rainbow, but I posted that one cuz she wanted one where they used old shirts to make it and it was one I had remember seeing. But me, I'm pretty savvy with my machine and I know I could do it, just haven't tried it yet.

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Wow, I will totally have to make that this summer! That looks awesome

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