How to Sew a Corset for a Dress | Making Midnight Masquerade Aurora - Part 1

[@allocen100]

I have seen many maaany corset video. But this is the one i like best, bc it's really show ever step in non complicated way. You are really pedagogical in your way for explaining and showing how to do it thank you so much. This will help me so much, you have no idea how much I have hasitated to make on. Now i finally feel i can try make it one for me with your help.🙏🙏🙏

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Angelica! I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Good luck with your corset-making endeavours and I'd love to see what you end up making!

[@allocen100]

@@estelledesigns i will, i am just right now pregnet. Sooo i have to wait a bit hehehe. But i will try make one fore my non pregnet friend first, as a test 😅😁

[@poke-talia268]

Never would have thought to use cable ties as boning. Good to know for the future.

[@estelledesigns]

I always use cable ties! They are cheap, easily accessible, and I don't feel bad if I make a mistake!

[@Elony5960]

@@estelledesigns thank you so much for that idea!!! ive been wondering for ages if i should invest in actual synthetic boning when i start my first corset but this is so much better!!!

[@estelledesigns]

@@Elony5960 I'd say use cable ties for a first corset project! But definitely look into synthetic boning or steel boning for future projects when you are more confident with your skills!

[@BellaMaesDesigns]

Ah, yes!! Wonderful video! And you're very welcome; I absolutely love those little snips! :)

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Bella Mae! I love using them!

[@canucknancy4257]

It's lovely seeing some of the gifts from the Costume Secret Sanda showing up in use on videos. You make it seem so simple. Follow the steps and (after putting in much time) voila a corset. It's brilliant and makes me believe that I can do it. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely day.

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you for the lovely comment!

[@brittamai5367]

Wohooo! So it started again! ^^ And the little metalcups from the secret santa as weights - lovely. Happy sewing!

[@estelledesigns]

Yep back on the sewing train!

[@peggyr9623]

This was one of the best videos I've seen on how to make a corset..simple, straightforward and interesting all at the same time! Thank you!

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Peggy! I'm glad you think so! It's definitely not the only way to make a corset though!

[@mysticwillow333]

I love the cable ties idea well done, also I've seen people use a bit of sand paper to rub on the end of the bone hope this helps x

[@estelledesigns]

Thanks for the tip Debbie!

[@NotSoNormal1987]

Your sewing skills have grown since I started watching your videos. Thanks for sharing all the hard work!

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you! I feel like my skills are still extremely amateur/mediocre haha!

[@NotSoNormal1987]

@@estelledesigns Your skills are always improving. And what you do know is far above what the average person knows at this point. And you have to have skills to complete some of the projects you have done thus far. Us artists are often our own biggest critics. I find fault in every project I create, no matter how lovely others find them. But the trick is to also find things you love about your projects, no matter how much you want to do different the next time you create something.

[@estelledesigns]

@@NotSoNormal1987 Very true!

[@J_Isak]

That art is so pretty I can't wait to see the final piece

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Joi!

[@megs7019]

Really enjoyed watching you make another cool dress, and I watch rockstar videos too. I really enjoy your concept art for this dress!

[@estelledesigns]

I love rockstars and royalty! She makes such amazing dresses and I love her vlog videos! Oh btw it's not my concept art - it was the masquerade art that Disney released for all the princesses. They did it for a colourpop makeup collection as well as limited edition dolls.

[@HistoricalBelle]

So excited for this new project! Loved the video! I also cut multiple things out at a time haha, and I love how you use cable ties for some of the boning channels.

[@estelledesigns]

Cable ties for the win!

[@fallen-chances]

Your videos have improved a lot! It was difficult to watch your corset video for Jasmine, but this is so much better

[@estelledesigns]

Thanks! I'm glad there is an improvement!... I still think my videos are not that great, but someone out there might find them helpful!

[@aimeevanlandingham3844]

Here's a tip for apartment dwellers, use a rubber mallet and not a hammer. It's quieter for one (less chance of neighbors complaining), and if you miss and hit your hand it doesn't hurt as much. If you also don't have a place to do the hammering; put down a few layers of towels and get a small block of wood (really cheap at hardware stores, might even be free) and hammer on the wood on top of the towels to dampen the noise and protect your surfaces. Or you buy a grommet setter that all you do is pull down a handle and it put the grommet in place for you. :) Though they can be expensive but if you're doing a lot of them it would be a worthy expense.

[@estelledesigns]

Thanks for the tip Aimee!

[@luminariel3765]

This is going to be gorgeous. Your choice of fabric is lovely, as always :)

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Lumi!

[@_Blu-jay]

So excited to start the journey of the makings of this dress!!

[@estelledesigns]

I’m excited too! Thank you for watching!

[@rachelunderwood4868]

Awesome new video from Alicia!

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you!

[@axa5005]

this video is soooo helpful, great tips. new subscriber here :) thanks

[@LanieBugDesigns]

I am working on Meg's dress of the same design. I can't wait to see how yours turns out (i am sure it will be much nicer then mine). I use steel cause I tend to bend the cable ties but I use cable ties in my mocks.

[@estelledesigns]

Oohh Meg's design is gorgeous! Do you have an instagram? I'd love to see how yours turns out!

[@LanieBugDesigns]

@@estelledesigns I do! its @thelanie27. I'll make sure to post pics :) I just followed you so you should see me on your follows list. I'm fairly new to cosplay lol

[@KirileeCosplay]

Lovely construction hun! Love the combination of synesthetic whalebone and zip ties ^_^ Looks very sturdy.

[@estelledesigns]

Thanks! The rest of the synthetic whalebone is all ready to go for the other aurora costume! 😉

[@KirileeCosplay]

Nice!

Cable tie tie wrap old tricks works wonders even can double it👍🏻🤩

[@estelledesigns]

Yes, I love cable ties! Maybe one day I'll try using proper boning though!

Alicia Estelle - maybe metal one they are great and flexible 👍🏻 keep up the good work. Love it TY for sharing.

[@KatherineSewing]

Good job!

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Katherine!

[@maricelmalto3405]

Thank you! That's so amazing!

[@estelledesigns]

Glad you like it!

[@ninasnow9440]

Love hearing your tips along the way! I can't wait to see the finished dress (:

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you! I can't wait to see the finished dress too haha!

[@keshnij7128]

Wow amazing

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you K J!

[@heatherbyrom5940]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@estelledesigns]

I'm glad you found it helpful Heather!

[@eda5927]

I think I would had been a magical idea if you did both Philip and aurora's garments

[@estelledesigns]

Haha I wish! I'm yet to find a Philip lol

[@sharonkhor7433]

Hi great vid. Thanks for sharing. Some people use calico fabric for the lining, what is the difference between Calico and Broadcloth fabric?

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you! In my experience calico is a tighter weave and a lot stronger, therefore good for structured garments like corsets. Broadcloth is still relatively strong but better for dresses, pants, etc.

[@sharonkhor7433]

@@estelledesigns message noted, thanks

[@katyb2793]

This is such a clear and informative video, thank you! How did you go with the grommets in the end? I don't know where else to get grommets in aus, but birch? 🤔 I'm not sure about them haha

[@estelledesigns]

I'm glad you found it helpful! I just get grommets/eyelets from spotlight, not sure the brand. They're the ones that you hammer in

[@katyb2793]

@@estelledesigns I see thanks! Are you happy with how they perform?

[@estelledesigns]

@@katyb2793 I had to sew over them by hand to stop them ripping out, but I like to do that anyway for security

[@katyb2793]

@@estelledesigns oh 😬 thanks that's really helpful!

[@thecampo5201]

verry-verry good

[@estelledesigns]

thank you

[@nekoaliceyamiyaoi8226]

Sweetie, I have a problem!! I can't seem to download the free pattern for the corset :( and I sooo want to give it a try!!! Help!

[@estelledesigns]

Updated, thank you

[@louiselill1528]

Good tip is to sand the ends of the boning round .

[@estelledesigns]

louise lill thanks for the tip Louise!

[@MsVampireRose01]

do you have patterns for the actual dress? I really want to purchase it for a US Size 20

[@estelledesigns]

Sorry, no it’s literally just shapes... only a base corset pattern

[@MsVampireRose01]

@@estelledesigns then how would I make the dress or can i pay you to make it?

[@rachele7398]

Lovely work. 7:03 my cold medicine filled brain thought you were saying “so...so so so” and i was like, “so what?”.

[@estelledesigns]

Thank you Rachel! Hahaha that's funny!

[@carmenramirez2187]

Hola, me pareció que todo iba muy bien , hasta que al final se vio el corset encima de un vestido pero no se vio cómo quedaba después de la elaboración y eso es justamente lo que uno quiere ver si quedo bien ?

[@estelledesigns]

This is only Part 1. I upload videos once a week for the rest of the dress!

[@fuyukazemi]

I am curious to the usage of plastic boning over steel, is there a reason?

[@estelledesigns]

Cheaper and more accessible! And if I make a mistake, it doesn't matter because I have plenty more cable ties to use.

[@fuyukazemi]

@@estelledesigns okay! That makes complete sense, and totally understandable reasons!! I'm in school for corsetry, and my teacher HATES plastic,,went on a rant about it too lol. She considers plastic corsets to solely be fashion corsets, mainly bc they just do not last as long as steel bones do. Thank you for the quick reply!

[@estelledesigns]

@@fuyukazemi Well perhaps she was referring to rigiline (or however it's spelt!) which is what is often used in modern fashion dresses - it's a lot flimsier than cable ties and can actually be sewn into. Cable ties I would say I more similar to synthetic whale/plastic boning which is what people use for historical corset reproductions

[@omowunmiowonifari2207]

@@estelledesigns hello .would you recommend regilene bonning for dresses .

[@omowunmiowonifari2207]

@@fuyukazemi what time of bonning would you recommend also

[@CarolineDAmbrosioDesigns]

Omg yay!! 🥰

[@thainafernandes513]

Coloca legenda em português, please

[@estelledesigns]

Thaina Fernandes sorry I don’t speak Portuguese

[@mahaylahuff2026]

Why did you stop photoshopping?

[@estelledesigns]

Mahayla Huff I had to reboot my laptop a few years back and lost photoshop off my computer. My computer is also very old and can’t handle the new version of photoshop, and I also can’t justify paying for adobes subscription services. I also simply don’t enjoy making photoshop edits anymore as I once used to. I’d rather spend my time sewing!

[@mahaylahuff2026]

@@estelledesigns Well I'm glad you had made my future reception dress of Sleeping Beauty before all that happened.

[@z3371]

Are you Australian?

[@estelledesigns]

Sure am! Was my accent not clear enough?

[@z3371]

@@estelledesigns haha not really you sound more American then anything haha, I'm from Australia to, I've been looking for ages for an Australian sewing channel so I can actually make sense of everything 😅🤣 I find it so hard to find alot of the stuff people in other countries can get easily and affordably, so glad to find you keep up the great work

[@estelledesigns]

@@z3371 Oh I never thought I sounded American... Interesting! If you're looking for another Aussie costume youtuber, check out Kirilee Cosplay! She's one of my amazingly talented friends!

[@phylicite]

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