Enjoy your project, Iris!

I made a mockup too and checked the fit as I usually do with my corset mockups. Some boning was added to the mockup and I made sure to put in the bust pads – below the bust in the curve between bust and torso! – and the hip pad to check the fit. The corset DOES tilt the torso slightly when you lace in. I managed it slightly on the mockup by having those bones in the seams and lacing strips on the back.

The key is to really follow the measurements in the pattern to select your size. I found the bust slightly big but not too much. I’ve seen others made up and an see the “bow front” of the corset. It’s almost like it’s TOO big of a cut around the front bust. In my further research over the years the corsets were against the bust (or just under it) and the corset covers and bust enhancers were what created the more S-Bend shaping – NOT the corset itself. The corset is a starting point.

So, I’d recommend you look at the width of those front panels and bring them in if you have too much space. But remember to add the padding under the bust before you start tweaking the panel widths. They do indeed help with the bow front look. Good luck!

I find it very comfortable. It doesn’t tilt the pelvis back but rather a bit forward, but not much. The padding is what helps with the S-bend silhouette rather than the body being tilted. It’s quite lovely to wear.