I destroyed a corset (and made a new one!)

[@IvyBellwether]

"I have now reclaimed my bones" is a pretty metal quote out of context

[@crazycaravan4773]

It is 💀

[@BluestormsSong]

I know, right? Full disclosure, I'm saving this line for something.

[@valarya]

Reminds me of a Kandra from Scadrial. If you know, you know.

[@claire2088]

Morgan: waits two years to go from the final mock up to the final corset Also Morgan: I'm too impatient to wait for a new busk! I want to make this now!

[@adedow1333]

That is a feeling entirely too familiar

[@charlespentrose7834]

heh, yeah. That sort of thing happens to me all the time. I'll spend ages thinking about doing something, and then suddenly decide to do it and not want anything to delay me.

[@IonIsFalling7217]

It meeeeee

[@lynndragon2536]

to be fair the project was intended for an event that got nixed so she didnt NEED to do more work on it in that time

[@raeperonneau4941]

Your hair looks so lovely like this. It’s a great length.

[@Zeldur]

I actually like this idea. Wear a mockup in normal use for a bit then make the final from those edits. My favorite phrase comes from Adam Savage: Follow the process, not the plan. Even though you planned to do it one way in the morning and it changes, you're following the process.

[@saint-miscreant]

this tbh, accidentally wearing the mock-up for 2 years will help you identify all the tiny little pain points and inadequacies

[@kikihammond5326]

Adam Savage would find it cool, yet hysterical he's being quoted regarding making a corset.

[@PatrickPoet]

I don't mention it much, but I went to fashion school as an adult. Encroaching mental illness makes it so that I never make anything now, but I _love_ watching Morgan. It's like being back in a fashion school class with your favorite teacher. She sprinkles a constant stream of sewing genius advice in everything she does. She's a natural teacher. You can't watch her without becoming better. I had a few great teachers in fashion school, but sadly, many teachers couldn't hold a candle to Morgan. You're quite lucky to have her on here.

[@astreaward6651]

I love that you include the things that didn't work out well. It's so reassuring to see that in action from more experienced sewists because there are times when I just set the project aside because of one little thing and I never pick it up again because the negative self-talk kicks into high gear. Your corset is beautiful and the right embellishments will find you soon, I'm sure of it :) ♥

[@Worldbuilder]

This, yes! This is one of the things I *absolutely* love about Morgan. It would have been easy to cut out in the editing, but for those of us who watch, who run into problems in our own projects it’s easy to look at the perfect youtubers who never deal with it and feel defeated and depressed

[@CureSmileful]

Ikr such a green flag, along with "that's how I did it" not "my way is the ultimate tutorial"

[@transparentdreaming]

This, so much this!

[@Hartsikasvo]

On laying corset pattern pieces on the fabric, we were taught in sewing school that yes most times it’s better to go just straight grain, but there are instances where in corsets you can play with the grain a little to make the corset fit better, especially if you need very curvy pieces or some funky cuts. The only caviat is that you need to deffinitely know what you’re doing to do ot succesfully.

[@smeastwest]

I've unpicked an entire hand-knit sweater and completely started over. I feel you, dude.

[@cmcoy5982]

My condolences dude thats such a commitment

[@locsoluv94]

The idea of corsets being like makeup, but for your outfits (or for your body) is brilliant.

[@GreenMonkeyToaster]

I fell off the Morgan wagon for idk how long but now I'm back, the almost historically accurate Morgan Donner has been replaces by her punk-light sister and let me tell you, it's wild but I love it!

[@Sleepeating757]

Here‘s to starting over! I‘m an architecture student and for the past five weeks my design has been rejected by my professors again and again. On this -the sixth- try I feel like it’s finally really good and makes sense and is just altogether better than it’s ever been. It’s been emotionally exhausting but seeing where I am now it’s definetely been worth it.

[@saraa3418]

For fabrics like that silk with the sides different colors, I like the idea of using the other side as contrast details like binding and trims.

[@orioborous]

it's actually pretty comforting, as someone who's still very much an amateur at sewing, to see someone MUCH more experienced who also still struggles to make topstitching bindings like that look good on the inside. at least nobody else will ever see it! :p

[@WisdombyExperience]

Thanks for not being perfect and for changing your mind. I thought it was just me being unskilled. You are highly skilled yet run into the same brick walls. It’s not the walls, it’s how you deal with them. ❤️

[@dees3179]

Probably worth embroidering that on a sampler and hanging it over the sewing machine.

[@meacadwell]

It's not 'being unskilled' at all. As Morgan said, every creative person does it. Even Leonardo da Vinci painted over areas he didn't find quite right. A person once told me about being a professional sewist: It's not how perfect you get it, it's how many times you're willing to undo and redo something on a project until it's just right that makes you professional.

[@antiquitywright3533]

Okay, but, your flossing looked so stunning and neat! Also definitely agree with your decision with the lace. Overall very beautiful!

[@stephen1r2]

The cording along with the flossing looks like a very nice set of simple details to tie it together. It may not need much more

[@GaiaCarney]

AntiquityWright - I liked the flossing, too! A lovely detail

[@sewcialanxietea1021]

How timely! My favorite wool coat is getting rather threadbare and I've a beautiful 6 yd piece of green wool coating....

[@JankoWalski-hz3lu]

You're going to make a corset out of green wool coating or are you referring to that green screen idea? xD

[@sewcialanxietea1021]

@@JankoWalski-hz3lu lol. Taking apart an old coat to duplicate it!

[@agcons]

After almost 40 years I have yet to talk to anyone who can "stitch in the ditch" from the right side and have lovely results on the reverse. I have many years of sewing experience and the inside of my work when I use this technique looks exactly like yours, and I agree: "less cute". Invariably I rip it out and hand stitch the free edge on the inside.

[@mellie4174]

Yup! Never been able to get stitch in the ditch beautiful from the front side. Sometimes I do it backwards so that it looks good. But this means you're initial stitching has to be perfectly even or it looks wobbly on the front. Also tension must be perfect

[@raraavis7782]

Same 😅. It only turns out neat, if I baste everything in place carefully. And if I do that...I can just as well just handstitch the inside. Luckily, I don't mind a bit of hand sewing now and then.

[@agcons]

@@raraavis7782 Birds of a feather: I started basting very carefully once, got about 1/4 through, then realised I might as well hand stitch. 🤣

[@raraavis7782]

@@agcons Exactly 😅

[@jmarshal]

I had a friend who had a god like ability to do this and it would be perfect on both sides. So unfair. But then again their sewing in general was like magic. Incredible skill! I was extremely envious 😂

[@hazeluzzell]

I think the corset definitely looks better without lace. It hid the cording which is really pretty

[@codymadsen8710]

Love how Morgan mentioned picking apart a favorite stained shirt and using it for a pattern!!!!!! A favorite shirt recently got a unrepairable hole. Several past favorite shirts were tossed but now I can possibly make a new one that is the same cut and have a new favorite shirt. Thanks Morgan for the idea!!!!!!!

[@JoletteRoodt]

Having just tried on a pair of trousers that were 75% done only to realise the fabric I used was not a good choice for the pattern, I particularly appreciated the lace debacle part of this video. Sometimes plans don't work out, even for your sewing heroes, and that's OK. Thank you for the video, Morgan - I always love watching them! 🪡🧵

[@MsSznur]

I really like your current hairstyle. Also, this is the first time I see a Thread Up segment in someone's video that was interesting, fun, and that seemed genuine.

[@miippi]

This is great timing. I just finished my Morgan Donner binge, and once I crawled out of my cave of blankets and covers, there was MORE!

[@dees3179]

Did you re traumatise yourself with the hair video? I still haven’t recovered.

[@miippi]

@@dees3179 yes, the hair video happened couple days ago. I have made my peace with Morgan's short hair, so it wasn't quite as traumatic as the first time.

[@Chibihugs]

Oh Morgan, this turned out beautifully!! The fit is chef's kiss. I wish you luck that the right pretty lace will find you soon.

[@TudorositiesbyMaureen]

Glad you tried the lace to see if it was going to work or not. Plus left the footage of seam ripping while giving your explanation. This really shows not all plans work out as thought out originally. Your corset is beautiful while being undecorated at the top edge, and it lets the silk satin speaks for itself. A very beautiful project.

[@bellablue5285]

The green one was pretty in a only-for-certain-outfits kind of way, which definitely is limiting. Weird slightly sad to see the work undone, but honestly makes perfect sense both to reclaim materials and as the template for the new one, which looks lovely as well, though I'm half convinced the assembly of the panels involved some level of magic.

[@sydneymomma11]

It was so pretty. As Morgan said, it was supposed to only be a mockup, she learned how to improve it, and now she gets to put that knowledge into her finished project, as she originally planned. I hope she gets to make another one in a bold color like the green one. 💚

[@JillianEve]

Your corset turned out beautifully! Projects are like a series of paths in a maze. Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one. Thanks for showing your decision making process!

[@marywest2896]

i love the corset without the lace, that finish stitching is a work of art!!!! the shimmery fabric just glows, and the top being smooth will look so good under modern clothes...it is beautiful, i hope you don't add any lace to it...the glow of that fabric is the star of the piece. just lovely.

[@debraking7412]

Hi Morgan. I really enjoy watching you create and you don’t seem to mind showing the things that don’t work out the first time. It’s very reassuring for the rest of us who are not as good as you. The corset looks fabulous. I look forward to your next project x

[@slartimus]

A bit belated, but at 3:30, the phrase "future dark corset" has me wishing that it was foreshadowing for some upcoming project where we get full-on Goth/Punk Morgan, like with the shenani-bondage-pants. Also, that's an amazingly nice seam ripper and I'd love to know where to get one of similar fanciness (or even just, you know, nicer than the regular tiny plastic handled stuff).

[@elizalagonia1049]

I'm in awe of anyone who can make their own corsets. They are so daunting to me. I need more fitting experience, I'm still figuring out sizing up patterns. It's really pretty, I hope you get lots of wear out of it.

[@Hannah-yf2yr]

I love to sew, and I love corsets, but in my mind corset sewing was just way too advanced and not for me to be messing around with lol. Seeing you go through this process step by step I realised that it's actually totally within my realm of abilities! Thanks for showing this process and making it so easy to understand

[@svenjaj.3520]

Hey, aranea black has well rated free patterns, maybe you still have some cabbage / reclaimed mockup fabric, a few heavy duty zip ties - just the busk had to be bought from specialty stores, although I've seen some on Aliexpress. And there you go, you can try it out for little money and see if it is a good sewing match for you or not :)

[@Hannah-yf2yr]

@@svenjaj.3520 great tip! I'll check them out :) I have a couple of ill fitting off the rack corsets I could harvest for busks and boning

[@haliku9705]

I really thought that this corset had gotten accidentally damaged and thus you had to finally abandon the mock-up to make a new corset, so seeing you tearing it apart in the first few seconds of the video was a shock! A shock I quickly recovered from upon realizing you were taking it apart to make a new pattern

[@vernaharris181]

Gosh, that’s a pretty corset! Very demure! That first dress made you look so 1920’s, the hair style is FAB!

[@MalissaWilson]

That, "I don't want to." is exactly how I feel when it comes to sleeves on dresses. 🤣😅 Lovely video as always.

[@guineveremeadows2122]

Ngl, when she went "I was struggling with my Ikea scissors," I went, out loud, "Nail clippers, Morgan!" It was pretty handy on the corset that I made (and my boned bodices).

[@jjez61]

I have a double laced corset that is too big now, so I want to change the front lacing to a busk. Watching these videos is helping me come up with a plan on how to do it. Thanks, Morgan!

[@MegaMato]

I love everything you do! My only request is, I would love to see more views at the end of the video of the completed items, both closeups of the details, the full item, and the item worn. Otherwise, keep up the amazing work!

[@elysedewaard]

I love the way that you personal style transformed over the years. Love the witchy vibes that you are giving us! A true wizard of sewing :)

[@MaryanneNZ]

Ooh also, for binding that is super even and strong, the way quilters do it is to sew the binding double layer, and then the folded edge is folded over. You just cut it wider to begin with.

[@sinswept]

Thank you for creating such detailed and well planned videos! I have watched many videos of sewing corsets where they pretty much go "then we sew the pieces together" and I have to sit here wondering "yes, but HOW exactly to make it look good?". You are a very skilled teacher :)

[@laurenragle5228]

The tip for what to do with the thread at the intersection was SO brilliant! I was stuck with that issue on my first set of stays and just clipped it. I think I'll do the threading it through the boning channel move forever in the future.

[@keiranbbb]

So stunning! I think this is my favorite KZbin corset yet. I just love how sleek and classy it is all around. Thanks for another wonderful video! 🪡

[@tendividedbysix4835]

I don't really have an interest in clothes or sewing but your videos are just so chill I love watching them anyway haha

[@lanalong6736]

Skills, Skills Skills! Oh My Goodness, I really like these helpful tips and ideas.

[@themartialartsmermaid]

So, I'm new to sewing and your videos are so fun, informative, inspiring, and just absolute feel-good content! Watching how you work, process through things, identify issues, sometimes put a project on the back burner, etc., has made me brave enough to start attempting new things I was afraid of before. Thank you for being you and bringing us along for the journey! ❤

[@heatherlowry754]

So thankful for all the details you added into this video as I'd like to make a corset for cosplay. The gorgeous one I bought was $300 & now I can really appreciate why

[@irl_cryptid]

I'm JUST starting making my first corset, and I'm so glad you uploaded this! Your sewing content is the best, and I'm so happy I can watch all your tips and tricks before going into my final design!!

[@kottaraislapsi]

Morgan, I CANNOT EVEN. You are _the cutest_ witchy kitty cat there is. I'm melting.

[@E_FoxSnowspirit]

I love how realistically Morgan shows her creative process- it’s heartening to see all the ups and downs lead to a stunning finished project!

[@pay1370]

Interesting to see you try out the cording! I liked to stop the cording at the edge of the seam allowance to lessen the bulk in the seams. But your technique of folding over the fabric solves that problem!

[@agimagi2158]

I think I had a leather jacket like that as a teen! I love how your corset turned out, super elegant!

[@shannonwhitwick3443]

Burying ends and stitching down bias. Something as a quilter I am very familiar with☺️☺️.

[@pheart2381]

I agree about the lace. It swamped it a bit. Flossing was the bit I found most difficult by hand. I hand sewed the whole corset and my fingers were shredded by then. And going through 6 layers of fabric...Honestly my hands have never been the same,but I can wrench a jar lid off..no problem!

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I remember your video making the green mock-up! It is so relatable that you finished the final garment after a couple of years 🤣

[@daniellekirkpatrick9965]

I love how you combine old fashion and modern fashion

[@whimsicalmusedesign]

I can’t tell you how much I love your videos! I love just listening to you break the steps down and how you discuss the process! Thank you ❤

[@elizharber3564]

I’m impressed by your audio technique. The levels are so seamless when you move between clips!

[@DiWriter]

I think one of my favorite bits of this is checking out all the different manicures you had while filming!

[@BigGrabowski]

In the best possible way, your fashion sense reminds me of a stylish history teacher, or an anthropology professor. Which is totally what I would wear if I had the courage to stand up to my stinky family. "You look so uncomfortable!" Me, dressed in corduroys and a sweater vest over a button-up, chilling on the couch: Nah.

[@kikihammond5326]

There comes a time for most women as we get older that we no longer give a rip what our family thinks. Our family may be our biggest supporters, but they can also be the biggest critics. Best to keep the support while ignoring the unsupportive opinions.

[@BigGrabowski]

@@kikihammond5326 I'm 33, and it's mostly my dad's side of the family that's left. They're ultra-conservative, so they like to whisper-whisper to each other about others. Totally Christlike. I mostly ignore them and wear metal band t-shirts in rebellion, but me being all dressed up for some reason makes other people "uncomfortable". They'd totally not survive a century ago, when people still largely wore multiple layers.

[@gabbyford1670]

Often times I find myself watching all your crafty tutorials when I’m stressed. These videos give me such a dopamine rush and a severe erg to research and create. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts and inspiration.

[@linw7320]

Morgan, Your new corset is pure elegance. The beauty & lux of your color choice & fabric, are ultra feminine. Huge respect for your precision patterning and skillful assembly. 🤌💝💜💯

[@ruthkirkparick3535]

You know you're going to find the pattern you misplaced as soon as you either finish making the second pattern or, when you finish the new corset. I'm currently modifying a pair of commercially made pants and can't find my pattern that fits me perfectly. Grrrrrrr!

[@selkieselkiechick1325]

The way the bones jump out of my underwire bras, I've been wishing there was a little more fabric so I could floss the ends to help keep them from wearing out.

[@Vesper48]

I appreciate the double-meaning of 'RIP' in the thumbnail. Very creative 😆

[@nyves104]

15 seconds since posted and I had to stop and watch this. I adore Morgan and her vibes

[@victoriajeanleslie3116]

I wear a corset for back pain and stability. I hope to make my own one day and this was super informative ❤

[@supagirl277]

Wow, the new one fits like a dream!

[@joannshupe9333]

I wonder if you have had to learn patience by ruining sewing projects or if you are basically a calm, thoughtful person? It's a joy to watch you work (and rip). Also, I must say that your hair is So complimentary to your face. Really and truly, cross my heart, etc etc!

[@MAashChick]

For a fairly advanced sewing project video, I picked up an awful lot of sewing basics for a chaotic beginner. On that note is there a video or project you recommend for someone wanting to make their own garment for the first time?

[@caithemburrow5569]

Im obviously not Morgan but Bernadette banners pirate shirt (here on yt) is a good beginner project. Ithaca minimal seams and all square pieces

[@CalamityAna]

Okay I know this is not on-topic, but I am OBSESSED with the black dress you are wearing, it's SO flattering and gorgeous.

[@areallysnazzyname]

Yesss this is the best timing for this video!!! I’m in a patch of hyperfixation on corsetry 🎉

[@eatenkate]

Tip for getting rid of seam ripping glitter a.k.a all those wee threads messing thing up: Use one of those rolling sticky fluff remover things. Obviously use your judgment in regards to fray-prone fabric edges etc, but a little judiciously applied sticky rolling saves massive amounts of time!

[@sherriyanakopulos1289]

Thanks! I love how you teach! I also love you showing all the oops and changes.

[@ksbrook1430]

While I understand the desire to add some lace to pretty it up, I do think the cording adds a decorative touch in addition to being functional. I'm in awe of your design and sewing skills.

[@Accio_Eloise]

I just can't believe how this channel has grown! To have found it when there was only about 30k followers (maybe not even that many) to seeing where its at now makes me very happy. A highly deserving channel ❤️ much love and adoration. I hope I'm able to earn enough money to contribute to patreon some day soon!

[@cherylhuot4436]

Lovely! I really like the unadorned corset. But the Flossing looks perfect!

[@ayaworski659]

that black dress is AMAZING. love your channel, beautiful work.

[@cmschmidt]

Your corset is divine, the color, the fit, the details everything. Thank you for showing the successes and the misses. I think a lace will come your way soon. Happy Holidays!

[@shandeladotexe]

I'm living for 2022 Morgan. Girl you are killing it.

[@Cassie-xt1ku]

I have loved watching you sew since the day I found you. You make me confident that I can do it too.

[@blueocean43]

Thankyou, watching this answered a couple of questions I had about why my corset wasn't quite working how I wanted it to. My bones are a bit too long, and your fabric stretched much less than mine (I used a heavy canvas, but it still had a surprising amount of stretch)

[@TheFabricNinja]

When cutting down synthetic boning I also like heating the ends with a lighter or a candle. The plastic bubbles up just a tiny little bit, And it like makes its own cap which is nice and round and smooth.

[@michellecelesteNW]

Can we go back to that amazing black puffy sleeve top in the begining? After watching you and other sewers for years now I guess, I think you're the one I want to see a full wardrobe video the most. So many amazing creations! Please consider making a pattern book.

[@celloafterdark4173]

I think it's gorgeous! The fabric and the piping are such nice choices- I think the lace was distracting and it doesn't need it. Such a beautiful project! I was just thinking I need to go back and re-watch your choose your own adventure videos from last holiday! 💜💜💜💜

[@JelMain]

I've taken to using plastic embroidery fabric to trace from, if I don't want to destroy an original. It's stiff, and see-through, so it's quite easy to tack an original to it and trace. Just as a reminder, if you're redrafting a curved seam, a flexicurve ruler is a lifesaver. A cording foot is a very good tool to get the spacing professional. As you say, the coutil base remains flat, so can be cut from the pattern, the top fabric takes the trace. Likewise, a rolled hem foot applying binding avoids the stitch-in. Also, for beginners, use a set of compasses to parallel line, when tracing the grommet fold-backs. The pin side simply follows the line, and the pencil drafts the new parallel. Grommeting several hundred years ago used a buttonhole stitch, which helps the awl hole hold, and in leatherwork we sometimes use the rear washer on both sides of the hole, so the rear of the eyelet part bears on the washer rather than the fabric.

[@lynnsaull5723]

I love it plain, it makes it much more versatile!

[@TheDicle]

Thank you so much for this video, I was planning on making a corset for months now, but could not find the courage in me to begin with it, 'cause I needed first to see all the steps. Thanks to your video I have that courage now. I just need to order a busk. I have all the fabric and boning.

[@anikaphillips1372]

This turned out so lovely and I totally agree with you about the lace.

[@susantownson7015]

Hi, since discovering your channel, I have watched them all at least twice. I love your presentations and the "let's just give it a try" attitude. Your, "even if it doesn't work as well as you want it to, at least you've learned what NOT to do". I will miss the green beastie because when you were wearing it, we knew shenanigans were afoot. I have now become very interested in period clothing and love researching the different eras of fashion and hairstyles. I think the new corset is beautifully made and will be an asset to any further projects. . I do hope there are more shenanigans planned as I enjoy them so much

[@Inbaroush]

It was so much fun hanging out with you while you made your corset! 🖤🩷🖤🩷🖤

[@aellalee4767]

I really appreciate seeing this video. I bought cheap stays that I knew wouldn't quite work, found out they're made with stretchy fabric. But the pattern is good, so now I have a better idea of how to reconstruct it. Perfect timing!

[@monicariske]

I have started to hate modern bras and this concept of creating a corset really interests me... thanks for this video!!!

[@mikhaylaschull5913]

tbh I've been wanting to make a corset for several years and I am so so glad you've included the times you've done things with decorating the corset and didn't like them. I have now two commercial corsets that are really great for wearing over things but I desperately wish that they fit better for my figure (one is black/red the other is black, bit hard to use as underclothes). So I'm really grateful that you've documented and discussed the process of creating a corset that fits properly because now I can refer back to your videos and figure out how to make one when I finally get around to making one for myself. This looks great on you!!!

[@jengirl2]

The corset turned out beautifully! Love the cording, flossing and color.

[@nimuek3107]

" I think hand stitching looks nicer but...I- DON'T- WANT-TO." Relatable 😆

[@lindamann2113]

i love, love , love your videos and i just lovr how you go step by step on how you made the corset . to me the corset was really beautiful. i know you will find the right lacebut even if you dont it is so pretty on its own. im glad i found your videos i love them. yes i'm glad that you show your mistakes too please keep sharing your videos . thank you so much for what you do

[@jenn_augenstern]

Wow, it turned out so beautiful! I thought the old one fit well, but boy do these alterations take it a step further! Thank you for sharing the process! 😍

[@dinky..]

This is absolutely gorgeous ❤ your skill and style is awe inspiring 😊

[@hartsarah12]

I think it looks great without the lace. After all it did cover all of your cording work. Makes me want to tackle a corset for myself.

[@marissabulso6439]

I love the cording! I think the corset is so pretty plain with the cording visible.

[@kiragarvie]

Morgan, I wonder if looking up how people do quilt binding would help get the corset binding "neater"? it looks fine to me, but that's another sewing area where there are many different binding hacks/techniques!!