I really want to start looking at corset design and later attempt making some. I have basic sewing skills. (yes, I do ) but have never attempted a corset. My wife used to buy from a company called Alter Ego Erotics. Sadly, most of their staff were killed in an accident returning from a convention several years ago. We loved their designs, the fact they used real leather, and made corsets that were usable.

Sooo... if anyone here makes or designs them, I'd love to be able to here about it.

I've done it, but you better have a really good machine capable of punching through heavy stuff like leather if you are wanting to use that.

I'd also go for a dual-feed model that can keep slippery fabrics from bunching up if you don't have a decent feed machine.  A Janome 6600P would be my choice of machine since it also has a walking upper foot and lower, plus it has a lot of horsepower behind it.  Costs about $2,200 though on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Janome-6600P-Pro … B0037XMNIO

There is a website that has a free PDF on the making as well as the supplies which can get pricey:  https://www.farthingalescorsetmakingsup … s/1977.htm  They also sell the patterns as well.  As to the patterns, you'd be surprised at the number of panels some have too.  If you miss by 1/4" on a few of them, the entire thing can go beyond dimensions quick and the darts will be off as well as the Princess seams.

One corset I made is the gray and black herringbone one under her jacket below.  As it was designed to go on varying figures, instead of lacing on the back I went with a large Velcro panel in the back to speed up the costume changes.  Buttons on front are ornamental.  Some fancy ones have a swing-arm closure system now too where you may have to rivet the things to the fabric which needs a heavy under-layer else it will rip out.



Lacey stuff doesn't need as much horsepower, but a walking foot still helps even with lace.  Some machines have a snap-on walking foot that can deal with that and then thinner fabrics both.  Lots of starch makes the job easier too as well as some water-soluble stabilizers too.

Thank you! Since we both wanted to do more leather/PU materials we did look at some machines. Yeah, expensive as camera gear!! Thanks for the website. I'll spend some time there! I am sure the precision in sewing will come. I am sure we will work with some scrap fabric as we learn.

That is a unique design. Love the pattern!!