16th C. Corset Process - The Beginning

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These images illustrate the very beginning of my corset making process.

I haven't draped anything in 5 years, so this is an experiment in memory. I've tried to keep everything in order and I hope it makes sense. Please refer back to my 1570's Italian Renaissance Costume Diary for explainations of the steps I took.

To see pictures of the finished corset, please go to my Yahoo Album. You'll also find the Camicia there. http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/julianwhitaker/album?.dir=/89b1&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/julianwhitaker/my_photos

 

1st stage after quick fitting

1st Pinning Front

1st Pinning Back

Messy Armseye!

Strap Problems

Re-Pinned Muslin