monica_argento ([info]monica_argento) wrote in [info]corsetmakers,
2009-11-24 22:49:00
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Need a piece of advice, please

Hi everyone %)

I want to ask you about bones.
My situation is as follows: I make corsets of tick fabric, and on edges of it I place a trim. After a couple of puttings on bones begin to show themselves - they just rub the trim and go outside (to see their master, perhaps %)). The question is: what can I do to make them stay at their original place? I should mention that my sewing machine can't "eat" the bones (I use plastic ones), so I can't just sew them.

Thanks for your attention ! :)

P.S. Sorry if I misused words, haven't had a practice for a long time ^_^
Tags: advice|boning, construction|bone casings

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[info]solan_t

November 24 2009, 17:01:36 UTC 2 years ago Edited:  November 24 2009, 17:02:47 UTC

I think there a several options. I can think of two right off hand.

First, make yourself some boning tape out of cotton twill or something else that is closely and thickly woven (essencially a long pocket). Then sew the tapes onto the corset, then put the bones in. This way there is heavy, thick, close-woven fabric on either side of the bone, protecting your corset fabric. be sure to sew the ends closed (after adding the bones) with a small stitch.


Or, you can try flossing at the bone ends. (I know there have been quite a few posts here about flossing.)


[info]ornithoptercat

November 24 2009, 17:14:22 UTC 2 years ago

simply sewing the ends of the boning channels closed with a bit of satin stitch (very closely spaced zig-zag) should do a lot to help.

[info]monica_argento

November 24 2009, 17:27:18 UTC 2 years ago

Ow, thanks a lot ^_^

[info]mariepavey

November 24 2009, 18:39:50 UTC 2 years ago

I don't know where you are located, but several good corset supply houses carry pre-made boning tape. Delicious LLC does, and I am sure that Farthengales does as well. Good luck.

[info]monica_argento

November 25 2009, 06:00:52 UTC 2 years ago

Well, I live in Russia, but I get idea of boning tape. I haven't seen it nearby, but it's makeable, I'm sure ^_^ Or I'll order it via the internet :)

[info]saint_aura

November 25 2009, 09:08:38 UTC 2 years ago

they just rub the trim and go outside (to see their master, perhaps)

I understand that English isn't your first language, & that was so cute!

[info]monica_argento

November 26 2009, 05:39:02 UTC 2 years ago

Heh, I wanted to use some funny words ^_^ Thanks :)
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