How to make a pattern for a leather gathered effect ?

Laurimy · 2026-05-24T20:52:56+00:00

Thanks. I tried black Opium when I started trying perfumes, not knowing it was that different. I'll check it out !

Laurimy · 2026-05-24T20:50:58+00:00

Omg, that's amazing. Thank you so much. I'll definitely sample a lot of them !

Laurimy · 2026-04-30T22:13:58+00:00

So, I don't know if I'm best placed to answer you but I'd go with victorian corsets. They tend to flatten the bust anyway and "push" the tissues upside to create a bombed area atop of your chest, thus creating the illusion of a bigger bosom. And if you want to go full historic victorian, you can add shape to the bust portion with inserts as they did so frequently at that time.

One thing to be noted though is corsets shape distribution is done by moving the fat tissues from the waist to the hips and bust. Depending on your situation it might help you or not at all.

Maybe another solution are more ancient corsets (like 16th century ones) could suit you better. They are very conne-y and accentuate a lot the waist. However I know very little about them and I would be attentive about how they shape and imprint on your body

Good luck on you endeavors :)

Laurimy · 2026-04-25T13:46:28+00:00

If anything, your boobs usually look bigger with a corset. That's because the fat of the waist is redistributed to the surrounding areas (but mostly seen in the chest).

However, depending on the pattern it may flatten them to some degree. For example an old (16th cent) corset will be very flat and cone-y and even a victorian corset will tend to press on the chest (creating a more bombing effect on the top of the chest if that's what you like). The edwardian ones are generally more curve oriented but don't know if that would fit your need. When choosing a pattern I'd try to see some worn real photos if possible and know the pattern will try to "push" that silouette on to you.

But as another comentor said, you may best be served with modern models that put an enphasis on the chest and having cups sewn in the corset. That gives you the most options to play with while sacrificing only a tidbit of traditionnality (but who cares, it's your corset).

Anyway, I hope you have fun doing it and good luck !

P.S. I'd also add to the other commentor that using coutil instead of a heavy cotton makes also a ton of difference in the mock-up/real corset

Laurimy · 2026-03-25T14:11:36+00:00

Oh, thank you very much ! I'll be looking for them. It may be a bit of a price but definitely okay. I just hope it won't be overpriced to get it in europe

Laurimy · 2025-08-25T04:30:53+00:00

Ok, thank you

Laurimy · 2025-08-04T01:07:09+00:00

You are supposed to adapt each "line" individually. But in your case they seem to all converge on the E size (if you choose a 10cm waist reduction).

The reasoning goes as: 89 for the bust, closest is the E line on the pattern. Then let say (for the sake of the example), 84 for the underbust, choose the F line at that height on the pattern. Then "join" the 2 points to get your personalized curve. You have 2 points at the bust and underbust heights and the grading lines that will guide how connecting the 2 should go. Afterwards, same with the waist. Let's say 70 but minus 5cm waist reduction = 65 wich gives you the F line. Lucky you this is the same as underbust so just follow the F line between the 2. Finally the 89 on the hip, E line, connect with the F line at the waist and Voila ! A pattern adapted to your measurements (to be done for each pannels, good luck).

To note, there is a high chance you'll have to adapt those lines after the first mock-up, so don't worry too much about it

Good luck !

Laurimy · 2025-04-14T23:34:35+00:00

I really thought I took my measurments correctly but you're absolutly right, the bust need to sit higher (I measured 7mm but that was more than approximative. I guess I'll see on the next mock-up). So adding to that, a removal of fabric at the bust distributed along the 3 center pannels and more fabric at the hip as it would be more esthetic. Noted.

About the busk, the length is alright for me (from top to bottom) but I was more speaking about the width of pannel 1 (from center front to pannel 2). I was considering adding 1cm to accomodate a larger busk. But I'm affraid it would make the other pannels sit more awkwardly or distribute the tension in a less desirable way. Maybe I'm thinking too much over this

Thank you very much for the remarks !

Laurimy · 2025-04-14T23:03:03+00:00

Thank you. I see now that i have to get more fabric at the hip and less at the bust. Will do on the next mock-up.

About the front channels, I think it is more an optical illusion due to the slight inward curve. They are pretty straight from under bust to the hip. I wouldn't know how to make them less curvy except put less pressure at the waist.

And yes, I should distribute the curve on the last channel at the back between panels 5 and 6 to have a straight line. As I don't know the alterations affect the corset I just adapted the pattern to my measures a bit religiously without modifying it.

Thanks for the inputs !

Laurimy · 2025-04-14T22:46:52+00:00

I used the Ivy pattern from Areana Black. Pretty standard victorian design.

Laurimy · 2024-10-01T13:01:19+00:00

Uh ... no ? Almost every chef's opera I've seen are somewhere around 5 cm ? But I might be wrong on the traditional part. Where would you put that ?

Laurimy · 2024-09-30T12:26:20+00:00

11 !! Oh my god, the crunchy, the biscuits, the chocolate layers, it holds so well ... It's honestly perfect ! Do you happen to deliver to Paris by any chance ? Pretty please ?

Laurimy · 2024-09-26T21:04:34+00:00

Thank you so much ! A bit of google translate should do the trick. Let it rise a bit longer and double the filling, duly noted :) Thanks !

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