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I was surprised recently with the TV110 corset pattern. I have been wanting a new corset for awhile as I do a lot of 1880s reenacting. I admit I drool massively over all the TV patterns, but for some reason the sizing ALWAYS does me in.

The first corset I'm making is for a friend her measurements are:
49" bust
45" waist
52" high hip
9" length
Now the pattern instructions say "measurements give in the chart are "as laced" and include a 2 inch gap and allowance for fabric give. if using your unlaced waist measurements subtract 2-4 inches.

The woman was not corseted when measure and is very "Squishy" when it comes to corsets. She also usually wears a d or DD corset. (I know that isn't really as important.

I'm completely stumped as to how to figure out what size to make. I would greatly appreciate any help.

Thank you in advance.

~Elizabeth

[Heather]

If you know her standard corseted waist measure, then you can use that measurement as-is for the waist size. The cup size will be more dependent on the difference between bust and waist, rather than bra size. I know some DDD large frame people that wear an A cup in a corset.

Start by selecting you waist size according to her measure. If you don't know her corseted measure, then Subtract 3-4" from her uncorseted measure (you said she is squishy) for a 41-42" waist measurement. That would be size K waist size. Go up the K column, and you find 50" under the A cup size. That leaves you with a K corset, with the A cup.

If she regularly laces down to a smaller waist, say size J, then you would make the hip the size K and the bust a J with a B cup.

Thank you Heather, she has the Dore corset currently from laughing moon... I suppose would could corset her into it and see where it leaves us. But I think I will try the measurements you suggested first.

~Elizabeth

Just a small update: I have started my "mock up" which has come out fantastic so far. I just need to order the proper length of boning and it will be done. I also ordered my skirt pattern and the new bustle pattern. When I get it all done I will take pictures of all the components.

[Heather]

Can't wait to see it!

Well here it is... this is technically my mock up. But since time is of the essence it will actually be my functional corset for an event on the 1st. I am truly pleased and last years bodice that I made actually fits better with this corset than the Laughing moon corset I originally made.

Oh and taking pictures of one self in a mirror is REALLY hard. >,< So is lacing ones self. However lacing this one was WAY easier than my previous one mainly because this one has a busk. And the mirror I used is VERY old so its not the greatest.

Front:
http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv13 ... 0004-1.jpg

(Please forgive my grey yoga pants that are peaking out of the bottom of this shot. http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv13 ... 1352508913

Back Not a very good shot but the only one of the back. http://i665.photobucket.com/albums/vv13 ... GP0019.jpg

[Heather]

This is looking great!

Thanks Heather it was a dream to work with. I can't tell you how many people I have told about it. LOL!


Though I probably should have taken your advice and made the J with the B cup... But it still fits and is lovely.