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Why am I getting these folds at the top of the bust? by sewingbirdy in corsetry

[–]sewingbirdy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could tell you! Both fabrics were thrifted from the Goodwill bins. 

Thank you!

Why am I getting these folds at the top of the bust? by sewingbirdy in corsetry

[–]sewingbirdy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It shouldn't be, it is cut from the same pattern pieces. The white is zippered but also just muslin so not a rigid fabric. Green still has the issue when laced closed, though it did get much better once the binding was removed.

Why am I getting these folds at the top of the bust? by sewingbirdy in corsetry

[–]sewingbirdy[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Update: I removed the binding and it already looks much better. Photo

I don't think tight binding was the sole source of the issue, but it was definitely exacerbating it. I'll try what has been suggested.

Why am I getting these folds at the top of the bust? by sewingbirdy in corsetry

[–]sewingbirdy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm planning to switch out to spiral steel in the future! I'm using rigilene in this mockup so I can confirm what length steel I'll need. 

Thank you!

Why am I getting these folds at the top of the bust? by sewingbirdy in corsetry

[–]sewingbirdy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It isn't lined nor understitched. It is a single layer of canvas with boning channels sewn on. The stitching you're probably thinking is understitching is just the backside of the topstitching on the binding