Making of My Basic Corset

I had a few corset patterns to choose from and I decided against the historical costume corset and went straight for the basic modern corset. Using Simplicity Pattern 5006 as a base I cut it quickly in newsprint and taped it up on my dress form. Once the straps fit. I marked the paper for final alterations like lowering the bodice. I made sure the straps lined up and adjusted the arm hole to fit. I added straps to the corset in paper, then traced new pattern in bakers paper (it is what I had at the moment) but it worked well. I made sure the newly traced pattern still worked, and made a few adjustments to the straps and arm hole. Once I had my paper pattern I cut it in muslin - tried it on then made my final cut adding 1/2" seam allowance.

The lowered front works well too. My thought is this corset will work for a variety of periods -although not specific to any.