Which construction is best suitable for this corset?

[Yvonne De Rooij]

Over the last few weeks I have learned (theoretically) some different ways to construct a corset with the help of Linda Sparks's book and some internet websites.
I'll sum them up for you;

Comments

[starrynight]

I would advocate for 3-4 layers. I prefer four. two layers strength [coutil, in your case] + fashion fabric + lining.

[ext_3749756]

I didn't think I needed a fashion fabric, I mean I was intending to wear a slip over the corset so it's unlikely to get dirty.
Or am I missing another reason to include a fashion layer?
I'm personally fine with simple coutil as far as looks go, as long as it does its job.
I have two custom sized underwear corsets and they're both really plain and matte.
One is antique white and one is really light pastel pink.

Maybe I should take a look at them and see if it's coutil on the outside and how many layers they used in total.

I suppose I could go with 2 layers strength plus a thin cotton lining, but I am already wearing lots of layer (IMO at least, I get warm easily) so the less layers needed to get the desired reduction and to hold up well over time the better.

The corset is intended to be worn with a separate bra, panties, garterbelt (because the corset itself is way too short to attach garter straps to, it would look silly), slip and either a dress on top or a skirt blouse combination (with optional bolero/cardigan).

[ext_3749756]

And I forgot to mention the corset liner or a shapewear thingy like a modern panty girdle/high waisted shapewear shorts.
I won't be wearing a corset directly on the skin most days.

[starrynight]

the fashion layer is the top most layer. It's what shows on the outside of the corset.

I personally do a fashion layer, two coutil layers [so the bones don't show and all I do is make channels and sandwich the boning], then a lining layer. But I am also busty and need support.

[mala_14]

I started out making rather heavy duty corsets with multiple layers, but have made lighter corsets as I became more experienced and really like them better. Victorian-era corsets (which were worn everyday and made by people who made corsets for a living) are usually much lighter than modern corsets. I find single layer of something really stable like coutil (or using coutil plus a thin fashion fabric on top to make it look prettier, but treating them as one layer) more comfortable and much easier to construct

[starrynight]

Out of curiosity, do you have a preference with layers? I personally like three or four because it supports me well. Then again, I have a big bust.

I also like the sandwich method for boning so my bones won't show on the outside.

[mala_14]

I make corsets for historical costuming, so I frequently skip a lining because I'm wearing a chemise underneath, which gets rid of one layer. But mostly my corsets are two layers, either two thinner layers (I've been experimenting with mixes of other thinner stable fabrics like poplin and pillow ticking.) or one of coutil with a light fashion fabric over it for looks. I tend to treat them as one layer though because I find it easier to construct that way, not having to match up the outer layer and inner layer. I've also made a couple underbusts that were just one layer

[starrynight]

I do historical costuming as well! I still include linings in corsets just for the heck of it, lol. Plus I am lazy about making chemises, it gets tedious as every time period has a different silouette and that gets reflected in chemises as well as stays and corsets.