The 1880s are often thought of as the height of corsetry. Worn by Victorian women every day, many of them survive for us to study. Our French-style corset pattern, based on an original pattern from the 1880s, has all the hallmarks of these lovely undergarments. Now available in YOUR measurements! It's YOU sized!

Make yourself a Victorian corset!

The 1880s are often thought of as the height of corsetry. Colourful and highly-decorated creations were worn by women every day, and many of them survive for us to study. Our French-style corset pattern, based on an original pattern from the 1880s, has all the hallmarks of these lovely undergarments. 

Made to Measure pattern in your personal measurements.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

NOTE:  the downloadable version of this pattern will not deliver immediately like our other downloads.  Kass has to format it first.  You will receive an email when your download is available.

Suggested Fabrics: cotton coutil or densely-woven twill

Notions:
thread
metal eyelets
¼” steel bones
½” steel bones
steel busk
¾” cotton stay tape (twill tape)
stocking suspenders and lace (optional)

Yardage Requirements: ½ yd at least 60” wide

 

Make yourself a Victorian corset! The 1880s are often thought of as the height of corsetry. Colourful and highly-decorated creations were worn by women every day, and many of them survive for us to study. Our French-style corset pattern, based on an original pattern from the 1880s, has all the hallmarks of these lovely undergarments.  Made to Measure pattern in your personal measurements.   Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History. NOTE:  the downloadable version of this pattern will not deliver immediately like our other downloads.  Kass has to format it first.  You will receive an email when your download is available. Suggested Fabrics: cotton coutil or densely-woven twill Notions: threadmetal eyelets¼” steel bones½” steel bonessteel busk¾” cotton stay tape (twill tape)stocking suspenders and lace (optional) Yardage Requirements: ½ yd at least 60” wide  

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