tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3363404398405991273..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Net CorseletGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38006597698055286112011-08-15T00:36:42.423-04:002011-08-15T00:36:42.423-04:00I wonder if this book might interest you?
http://...I wonder if this book might interest you?<br /><br />http://candobooksaustralia.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-lingerie.htmlKristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08844848561378358685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79586885811871537432011-06-02T19:54:40.842-04:002011-06-02T19:54:40.842-04:00Just found bobinette here too...
http://tutu.com/f...Just found bobinette here too...<br />http://tutu.com/fab_lining.htmlfullfathomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942195713530634364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12438216978476084552011-05-14T19:29:22.680-04:002011-05-14T19:29:22.680-04:00I second Andie's comment about the article in ...I second Andie's comment about the article in the Threads Designer Techniques issue. I just finished reading the article and she gives some interesting points about putting the boning in - not detailed but an experienced sewer would be able to take the article and run with it to do a sew-along, I would imagine.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447949592701882774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2689427602646296772011-05-08T13:34:53.193-04:002011-05-08T13:34:53.193-04:00This looks great. Would really like to try it, but...This looks great. Would really like to try it, but I can imagine sewing a net corselet isn't that easy. Some advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91462901998781392612011-05-07T17:08:20.594-04:002011-05-07T17:08:20.594-04:00Thanks for answering my question in your edit, Ger...Thanks for answering my question in your edit, Gertie!<br /><br />I was looking for cotton net and found some on the Ebay US for just over $12 for 2 yards (they claim it's 100% cotton): http://cgi.ebay.com/2-yard-Cotton-Net-Lace-Fabric-Sewing-/380333233866?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D380328345763%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8990444036364346579Gentlewomanthiefhttp://gentlewomanthief.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43391525106988341842011-05-07T08:49:26.957-04:002011-05-07T08:49:26.957-04:00Sew Beautiful Catalog aka Martha Pullen sells Engl...Sew Beautiful Catalog aka Martha Pullen sells English netting in 40+" widths.Auntiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465800391971315416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72934057688255393692011-05-06T13:53:36.613-04:002011-05-06T13:53:36.613-04:00Hi, I've just started following your blog and ...Hi, I've just started following your blog and have found your archives incredibly helpful for sewing projects. I would like to add my vote for a sew along for a corselette. (I also second the use of Vogue 1174!)I never knew about these until I read your post and then happened to try on a dress yesterday that had one and it fit amazingly. It would be great to know how to do this for myself as I have a hard time finding dresses (especially strapless) that fit my bust and waist proportions properly. Thanks for the great blog!elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15324500467629149523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11554613275278284482011-05-06T02:37:48.213-04:002011-05-06T02:37:48.213-04:00This is perfectly timed! I just picked up the sum...This is perfectly timed! I just picked up the summer edition of Threads ( the designer special) and theres an article about draping with cotton net to create an corselete. I really want to try it.<br /><br />I hope you do the sewalong:)Flossy and Dossyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715218381618799181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28101026111721235682011-05-05T22:37:09.272-04:002011-05-05T22:37:09.272-04:00The insides of dresses can really be so interestin...The insides of dresses can really be so interesting! I recently picked up a copy of "Designer Techniques" for Spring/Summer - it's a Threads Magazine "best of" collector's edition, and it has an amazing article about a woman who was a seamstress for Jaques Fath (in the late '40's & in the '50's), and in the article she reproduces a draped couture dress of his - over a cotton tulle foundation! And they show how she fits and makes the foundation, including the boning, first! It's very interesting, if you love this stuff! You should check it out!! ;o)Andiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273134605772770290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75171893437861550372011-05-05T21:11:44.018-04:002011-05-05T21:11:44.018-04:00I've just made several 17th century syle dress...I've just made several 17th century syle dresses with an attached inner bodice very much like the corselette (boned with waist-stay but using plain weave cotton). Having done that and liking the results I would definitely consider at the planning stage adding a corselette to structured vintage dresses in future. <br /><br />After reading a Threads article on boning, I also find myself using it into all sorts of areas that wouldn't be immediately obvious (necklines, ruched areas, etc).Social Historianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930089762630968441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36677121519885435152011-05-05T20:50:31.321-04:002011-05-05T20:50:31.321-04:00I had a look at the cited source for the cotton ne...I had a look at the cited source for the cotton net. I wish it gave more info about the hand and thickness of it. The only indication given is that it is meant for making lace (not surprising, since it is Lacis), which makes me wonder if it's very filmy and delicate.<br /><br />I think I'll stick to my lightweight-not quite batiste cotton wedding dress corselet.<br /><br />HOWEVER, there is another element of this dress' construction that I just love, and intend to duplicate: the finishing of the top edge of the bodice. Folding the top of the bodice over the corselet and stitching it down (presumably by hand) is such a lovely way to attach the two. So much smoother and less bulky than if you sewed a seam, right sides together and had the seam allowances to deal with. I've already printed out the picture and made notes on it for myself about how to apply it to my wedding dress.<br /><br />It's so exciting for me to enounter methods for making the inside of my dress look as beautiful as I hope the outside will be. Thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32341067774677461052011-05-05T20:12:14.480-04:002011-05-05T20:12:14.480-04:00Still trying to complete my strapless dress with i...Still trying to complete my strapless dress with inner corselet that I began in Susan Khalje's class in March (really taking my sweet time). It is just an amazing piece of the garment, and the fit, ahhh the fit. I have never made anything this wonderful before and I love it! You should do a sew long. Susan wrote an article in Threads November 2009 issue that is helpful.Magli Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530508644030405335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28020571377568358822011-05-05T20:02:36.878-04:002011-05-05T20:02:36.878-04:00BrocadeGoddess - thank you v much for the info! Th...BrocadeGoddess - thank you v much for the info! That sounds like it's going to be an awesome wedding dress! I am definitely into the idea of making a no-bra dress, such a great idea for a special dress for a wedding or another summer event.Gentlewomanthiefhttp://gentlewomanthief.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82396717790359533102011-05-05T18:57:24.445-04:002011-05-05T18:57:24.445-04:00Interesting...for our couture class we are using c...Interesting...for our couture class we are using coutile for our corselets but they <i>are </i> expected to provide the only bustline support so that may be why we're using the sturdier fabric. The process of building it has been rather interesting (we drafted our own patterns for it). I'm excited about the prospect of a sew-along because I want to make one for me, too! (our garments for our couture class have to fit a dress form, not us)DrJulieAnn aka Grandma's Sewing Cabinethttp://grandmassewingcabinet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23350169513937019622011-05-05T17:08:05.809-04:002011-05-05T17:08:05.809-04:00I'm still quite new to garment construction, a...I'm still quite new to garment construction, and have never felt the type of cotton netting used. I was just thinking would something like organza or organdy also work well? They're incredibly durable and strong, and with the organdy it's still cotton, but not nearly as expensive. <br /><br />The sew along idea is a really good idea too. Would it be a full dress where a corselet is included, or just a sew along on how to construct a corselet?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824751086238577923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12625215283059894412011-05-05T16:41:29.421-04:002011-05-05T16:41:29.421-04:00I don't make coreletts or carsages, but I do m...I don't make coreletts or carsages, but I do make original steel boned corsets from 100 year old patterns. I't more acctually building then sewing. The fitting takes ALOT of time, but the sewing itself is not that complicated. I find making a coat much mor effort! Tard thing is to find good boning and good tools to use.<br />If interested I have lika TON of tips and tricks about making corsets that would brobably suit the corselet too.Yukikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01999821460958194518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79046539637136102902011-05-05T16:14:28.194-04:002011-05-05T16:14:28.194-04:00Thanks for this, Gertie! I have a vintage Vogue Co...Thanks for this, Gertie! I have a vintage Vogue Couturier pattern that calls for net for an inner structure like this and I was curious about it. Glad to know now where to get cotton net!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89742124660422131302011-05-05T14:42:20.817-04:002011-05-05T14:42:20.817-04:00I would LOVE a sew-along to learn how to make thes...I would LOVE a sew-along to learn how to make these puppies! I honestly don't know how I'd learn how to make one if it weren't for you and your blog. <br /><br />*Pretty Please* :)zilredlohhttp://zilredloh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44538675113049875112011-05-05T14:39:39.423-04:002011-05-05T14:39:39.423-04:00How about a sew along using Vogue 1174? It's ...How about a sew along using Vogue 1174? It's got a corselet, and it's a nice retro-ish pattern that is easy to find. In fact, it's in my stash already!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408008074242523257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30867472318174442682011-05-05T13:20:46.566-04:002011-05-05T13:20:46.566-04:00One more vote for the sew-along!One more vote for the sew-along!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16845196197996156548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18056342247965231572011-05-05T12:54:22.962-04:002011-05-05T12:54:22.962-04:00I just wanted to chime in to say that I have reall...I just wanted to chime in to say that I have really loved sewing with powernet when I have used it making bras or girdles (I used to work for a lingerie fabric catalog company).. In spite of the firm aspects of powernet, it's not as hot as you might think, although a cotton dress with a cotton corselet is more appealing sounding to me.laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38656965983357358622011-05-05T12:20:55.241-04:002011-05-05T12:20:55.241-04:00I have put boning directly into garments; in the d...I have put boning directly into garments; in the darts, on the seamline, and then lined them, but have not tried this. Gave me lots of new ideas!Jigtweetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50769225217300697062011-05-05T12:05:59.546-04:002011-05-05T12:05:59.546-04:00A sew-along? Oh, please, yes!! I would really lo...A sew-along? Oh, please, yes!! I would really love to learn this as I've never ventured into that territory. I'm up for a great challenge, since lately I've been doing very basic projects for my website tutorials!Paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68501007317958543272011-05-05T11:32:57.964-04:002011-05-05T11:32:57.964-04:00I imagine it's much like with Victorian corset...I imagine it's much like with Victorian corsets and bodices. I've heard people ask---if you're wearing a corset, why bother boning the bodice? Or conversely, if you're boning the bodice, why go to the trouble of wearing a corset? It's because the two are meant for different purposes. <br /><br />The corset molds and supports your body, and acts as a foundation for heavy skirts and petticoats. The bodice boning is there to smooth and support the bodice, making sure it doesn't wrinkle or ride up. Completely different purposes, and one can't do the job of the other. That's why women wore both a corset and a boned bodice.Lishahttp://www.yesterdaysthimble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76185004970072247222011-05-05T10:46:35.316-04:002011-05-05T10:46:35.316-04:00I've expeimented with lots of different option...I've expeimented with lots of different options for corselets, underlinings and interlinings in my bridal and evening gowns. I've tried petticoat netting and various types of cottons depending on the dress I was making. I do like batiste best as a light but firm option for underlining and corselet construction. But, I am a free thinker and reason that if it is right for the dress - than give the dress what it wants!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07286455016281185674noreply@blogger.com