The Corset

Construction

On this page I'm going to explore ideas and thoughts on the construction of the Corset.

The fabric, the construction, the stitch and pattern shown in this important part of the make up.

I want to also look how these stitch patterns show the tension that is placed upon the garment.

This is an example of a typical corset of the 1940's/50's.

Here the calico samples have been pieced together to show the way in which the various panels in the corset work against one another to stabilise the effect of the tension created through the constriction. 

Using the pin tuck techniques within the garment used to give shape and flexibility.

The Calico fabric panels were then used to print from, the calico is stable enough to make quite a firm surface and the reproduction has been excellent.

The working title for my studio work is

 "Flesh and Bone"! 

So this has influenced the colour pallet that I will be working in.