How to drape an 1850s and 1860s bodice || A Historical Sewing Vlog

Need a custom 1850s or 1860s bodice pattern? This is how I make mine-by draping one from scratch. All it requires is a little knowledge of period lines and some old fabric.

So this is not something I learned from anywhere except from looking at original pieces and trying to copy that. This is the method I use to draft a bodice-today we're going to focus on 1850s and 1860s bodice shapes.

Draft your own chemise: http://www.thesewingacademy.com/compe...

Ready made or corset patterns: https://redthreaded.com/collections/m...

Simplicity 2890 has a good chemise and corset pattern as well.

For ready made chemises and made to order corsets: https://originals-by-kay.com/

While finding the link or drafting your own chemise, I noticed that Elizabeth Stewart Clark has a lovely article on fitting a bodice: http://www.thesewingacademy.com/compe...

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