Pattern Pack A: Size XS–XXL
Pattern Pack B: Size 18–26 Plus
Our 1860s gored corset pattern is the perfect foundation for all crinoline-era fashions. This corset nips in the waist, smooths the hips and torso, and supports the bust without creating a dramatic push-up effect. Compared to our 1880s Victorian corset, it has a lower bust height to achieve the fashionable low, wide shape favored in the period, and a higher hip line to best suit a full-skirted silhouette.
Pattern features:
- Appropriate for 1850s–1870s
- Bias-cut front panels
- Bust and hip gores
- Designed for a front-opening busk and steel boning
- Back lacing with alterable lacing strip seam
Includes multi-sized printed pattern, sewing instructions, fitting & mockup guides, and list of supply resources. You can also get all the specialty supplies for our corset and stays patterns in our corresponding kits. See materials list below.
This pattern is recommended for those with intermediate to advanced sewing skills.
Our stay and corset patterns are based closely on historical shapes and extant examples, but utilize modern construction techniques and materials to bring you an accurate silhouette in a sturdy, comfortable garment.
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Materials
Fabric—All Sizes
Strength layer (coutil, twill, drill): 1 yd @ 60” wide | 1.5 yd @ 54” wide | 2 yd @ 45” wide
Optional outer fashion fabric (mid-weight cotton, linen, etc.): Same as strength layer, but add 0.5 yd if you want to make self-fabric binding
Boning
The pattern is designed for 1/4” wide boning. If making up the pattern as-is with no length adjustments, you will need:
SIZES XS–M: Straight Steels—6 @ 12”, 4 @ 7”, 2 @ 5”, 2 @ 4” | Spiral Steels—4 @ 10”, 2 @ 9”
SIZE L: Straight Steels—2 @ 13”, 4 @ 12”, 4 @ 7”, 2 @ 5”, 2 @ 4” | Spiral Steels—2 @ 11”, 2 @ 10”, 2 @ 9.5”
SIZES XL–XXL: Straight Steels—2 @ 13”, 4 @ 12”, 2 @ 8”, 2 @ 7”, 2 @ 5, 2 @ 4” | Spiral Steels — 2 @ 11”, 4 @ 10”
ALL PLUS SIZES: Straight Steels—2 @ 14”, 4 @ 13”, 2 @ 9”, 6 @ 6”, 2 @ 5" | Spiral Steels—4 @ 13.5”, 4 @ 12”, 4 @ 13.5”
Misc. Supplies
Busk: 12.6” (32 cm) XS–XXL, 13.4” (34 cm) 18–26; 8 yds ribbon or cord for lacing; 1 yd narrow ribbon or cord for front drawstring; bone casing: 5 yds XS–XXL, 8.5 yds 18–26 (or 1/2” wide twill tape, thick bias tape, coutil strips, etc.); 1” twill or grosgrain waist tape: 1 yd XS–XXL, 1.5 yd 18–26; 2 pkgs 1” wide single fold bias tape (or make your own: cut 1.25” wide bias strips, 2–5 yds worth depending on size); 3 doz. grommets; grommet setter