I have some options for trimming the top, but the more I look at it, the more I think I will leave it plain. I can always go back and add things to it later.... I really like the idea of black beading, or a black lace overlay.
The cord used for the lacing on the back was from my stash, so it's a little shorter than needed. I'll put the double faced satin ribbon on my list of "difficult notions to find locally". You will see this again as I add the layers to the 1912 Titanic outfit.
I've also decided not to add the garters, so I'm veering away from the historically accurate version. I have to say, if you are making a first corset or a third, this really is a good experience. My first was the Civil War era corset from Butterick, which was good but didn't have a muslin, or the explanation for the required gap in the back, so it was a bit of sewing blind.
A big thank you to Jo at Bridges on the Body, I'm really pleased with the way this turned out.
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Wow, that turned out very nice. Hand sewing through the cotton canvas had to have been difficult. I use a pair of surgical hemostats to pull my needles through heavy fabric. I think a nice little tatted lace on top would be cute. You might want to check marthapullen.com, an amazing resource for laces and edging. thanks for sharing.
Hiya Corrine, Thank you. I have so much lace here, if I buy another inch I will need to have me head examined. I know I have tatted lace, it's in one of these boxes somewhere.
Beautiful! I just love the color!
Clio, I think you need a corset:)
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