Comments on: Fitting a Victorian Bodice on Yourself

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:59:36 +0000

In reply to Dominique Della Marina. The seam falling to the back of the shoulder is to create a bias edge on that shoulder seam. This helps the fabric mould around the shoulder, giving a tighter fit. La couture tombant à l’arrière de l’épaule vise à créer un bord en biais sur cette couture d’épaule. Cela aide le tissu à se mouler autour de l'épaule, donnant un ajustement plus serré.

By: Dominique Della Marina

Dominique Della Marina — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:52:00 +0000

Bonjour Jennifer,
Une question: la couture d’épaule est basculée vers l’arrière comme on le voit dans beaucoup de gravures d’époque. Quelle différence/intérêt par rapport à la couture épaule actuelle?

Merci
Dominique from Belgium

By: Tackling the Bodice – So What Sew Buttons

Tackling the Bodice – So What Sew Buttons — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:11:30 +0000

[…] this part as I really do want it to fit well. Historical Sewing had a couple blog posts on doing fittings and mock-ups that came in handy. What she doesn’t mention though, is the delicacy with which […]

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:59:25 +0000

In reply to Jen. Yes it can if you don't pay attention. One thing is to make a note of your bust, waist (and hip) measurements while in your corset for the first fitting. Each time you fit another mockup or wear the final bodice take measures again to insure you are at the "original" size. Here's my post on ease to help you build that into your final bodice to allow for (very) minor changes.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 02:06:48 +0000

How do you make sure that your corset is always tightened the same amount? If a bodice is that closely fitted, doesn’t that add to the fitting issues?

By: Working with Mockups

Working with Mockups — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 23:30:06 +0000

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By: Fitting Guidelines for Flattering Victorian Costumes

Fitting Guidelines for Flattering Victorian Costumes — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 06:37:06 +0000

[…] Speaking of darts, don’t just follow the lines drawn in on the pattern. Mark them on your mockup but then pinch up the excess fabric of the bodice to fit YOU. Work with the fabric as you pin. The top points of where you pinch up and create the darts show you exactly where the dart points should end – just below the full bust line. See more of this in my video on fitting a bodice on yourself. […]

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:50:39 +0000

I needed this refresher. Now that I’m turning 30, I’ve found my body is really changing.