Making a Victorian Corset || 1890s Symington Pattern [Corsetmaking Part 2]

Part 2 of my attempts to build a c. 1890s corset from a surviving pattern, ft. lots of Scoliosis. Part 1: The Dress Detective: Michelle Fitzgerald, @clockwork_faerie: Flossing Library: MATERIALS USED: Original Symington pattern, Ref #23940: Silk satin: Mood Fabrics, NYC. 1 yd Cotton sateen: H&M Fabrics, NYC, 1/2 yd Edge lace: East Coast Trimming, NYC. 1 yd Red silk ribbon: M&J Trimming, NYC. 1 yd Flossing thread: Sil Thread, NYC Silk thread used for stitching: Burnley & Trowbridge ( color: “cream”) Lacing: East Coast trimming, NYC. 6 yds Cotton batting: Sil Thread, NYC Spoon busk: Farthingales () Synthetic baleen, 4mm x 1mm: Burnley & Trowbridge () Linen stay cord: Burnley & Trowbridge () Waist tape: M&J Trimming, NYC. 1 yd Grommets: 0/10, do not recommend OTHER USEFUL TOOLS:(Please know that these are affiliate links) -Clear 18-inch ruler: -Steel-headed straight pins: -Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: -My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: -Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included): -Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have: -(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon: ) -Flexicurve: Want to get started with hand sewing? 🧵 🕯Check out my Skillshare original course, “Hand Sewing Basics: Working Wonders with Fabric, Needle & Thread”. To sign up for a free trial and take the class, visit This channel is made possible through the generous support of Patreon members. To become a patron, visit (although videos will remain free for you here regardless). Beyond YouTube: IG @bernadettebanner Management contact for business enquiries: bernadette@ MUSIC CREDITS: “Web Weaver’s Dance” by Asher Fulero, YouTube Audio Library Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license () Source:  Artist:  Evening Fall Piano by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license () Source:  Artist:  “Maple Leaf Rag” by E’s Jammy Jams, YouTube Audio Library FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license () Source:  Artist:  For business enquiries, please contact my representation at: bernadette@ Requests for personal dressmaking commissions are not considered at this time.