making a wedding dress is hard (part 2)

[@fromcarlyb]

HI EVERYONE!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT & SUPPORT!!! Let me know all your thoughts, recommendations & ideas!! I appreciate them so much!! Lots of love

[@ravenrandomlycreates]

@HazarielAtelier you should reach out to this seamstress! She has amazing skills and has her own patterns. Which means she may be able to give you direction on what you will need.❤❤❤

[@ravenrandomlycreates]

@gettheetothestitchery also give her a try! She is also doing a video that "seams" up your lane for future work. And is also a pattern maker.😊

[@SuperFairies]

This was a great video 😊, you could cover the gaping at the back with a modesty panel they are commonly used to cover where the laces don't meet ❤

[@arielsmith-essers3079]

You should check out Bernadette Banner’s most recent video series. She just made a dress with hidden corset made from bobbinette - which is the tulle like fabric they used a lot in 50’s dresses. Plus you should look at Frieda Lepold, she makes beautiful couture gowns, often with an interior corset. Both are here on KZbin. It’s so lovely to see your journey. Keep up the good work!

[@livmori]

"Corset makers look away" nope, I'll be here for you bestie. It's all gonna be ok. :)

[@Bloomsewing_studio]

I was gonna suggest her to check out your corsets!!

[@livmori]

@@Bloomsewing_studio Oh gosh, thank you! :)

[@chillmcgren200]

I have never made a corset, but I have watched a lot of videos of people who sew corsets often and one of the tricks they use is they have a ready-made strip of grommets that they can sew into the mock-up and then remove and save for the next mockup. Then they can test the fit without doing all of that work just for a mock-up. If you fall in love with corsetry and see more in your future, this might be worth doing.

[@feed8647]

I usually use a zipper in the back, it´s much faster than to lace up the mock ups every time. If you have no experience making corsets I highly reccomend making one mock up with grommets though so you can see how the fabric behaves when you lace it up. Placing them wrong can lead to unwanted warping and fit issues!

[@mashmore1023]

I am so thrilled that you're taking us along with you for the process. You're absolutely joyful to watch and I'm so excited for what's yet to come. You've got this!!

[@fromcarlyb]

Aw thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShariFulmer-y8j]

"Delusionally optimistic" cracks me up! But, that's what is going to make this project a success!

[@fromcarlyb]

hahahah THANK YOUUUUU

[@brennerc180]

Sorry in advance for the long comment. I’ve made a lot of formal wear, even though I don’t have a lot of excuses to wear it, and I would like to pass on some things I’ve learned over the years. One option for the corset is cotton bobbinette. It’s what I use for all of my corselettes since it’s very comfortable and, especially with a waist stay, surprising strong. It can definitely be difficult to find, though, nor can it support as much waist reduction as coutil. Another suggestion is to use large seam allowances for a corset (I always trace out the pattern and then just roughly cut them out, then thread trace). Then after I make a mockup, I use the fabric pieces as my pattern. Especially as I’m not symmetrical (who is lol) I then don’t have to add the changes back to a paper pattern. Not sure if you’re planning on using synthetic whalebone for the final, but as someone who’s used both I’d recommend spiral steel. It’s way more bendy and I think it’s more comfortable! Finally! There are a lot of ways to attach the corset/ corselette. If it doesn’t follow the neckline I bind the top and then hand stitch it in. If it does match the outer dress neckline I stitch it right sides together and flip, then prick stitch around the top to keep it where I want it. I also usually use hook and eyes instead of grommets as it’s less bulk, and I’ll offset it from the zipper of the outer dress so it’s less obvious from the outside. I make the corset close entirely. I’d mentioned the “Bridal Couture” book on a previous video of yours, as while I’ve never made a wedding dress I’ve used that book extensively to learn how to make formal wear. I need someone to hold my hand, otherwise I get overwhelmed. I admire your ability to dive in, I’m a list-maker who takes forever to start anything! Can’t wait to keep seeing your progress, your design looks amazing ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

You have no idea how helpful this is!!!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your insights with me. I've been wondering about the difference between synthetic whalebone & spiral steel...& I'll go with the spiral steel after your comment I think!! Thank you so much for your comment!!!

[@leasofia4979]

I came to the comments to see if someone else had mentioned that bodies are rarely symmetrical! I made a gown a few years ago with a fitted bodice and found out that the right side of my back is a full centimeter wider than the left! I would ask a friend to help you take in the bodice while wearing it instead of using the dress form and mirroring the adjustments if possible 😊

[@BrittonS.]

Honestly it might help to actually go to a bridal shop and try on some dresses. The employees can show you how it should all fit and you'd get to see the construction close up, just maybe don't tell them you're not ever buying one😉

[@fromcarlyb]

I actually did this initially but maybe I just didn't download the designs into my head well enough ahhahaha!!!!! Good thinking though!!!

[@SarahBethCreates]

I bought one at value village and ripped it apart seam by seam to see how it was made. I took lots of pictures and drawings to remember. It’s in a bag in a box now waiting for a wedding.

[@thebeesknees3284]

Great advice. That’s what I did before I designed and made my wedding dress

[@amaeve1950]

A gore or a godet adds volume, gusset adds ease. Godets generally attach on two sides and are triangular (hence the widening at the bottom of a skirt or corset). A gore is more trapezoid and can be used to construct the entire piece (for instance your corset is made up of gores). A Gusset tends to be squarish and usually attaches on all sides... like the crotch of pants or in the under arm.

[@fromcarlyb]

so insightful!! thank you!!!

[@JessJeans]

Fredia Lepold makes a TON of historical inspired dresses with really incredible foundations. I really suggest looking at some of her construction videos for inspirations for the base of your dress!!

[@missmeakat]

When sewing boning in (directly or in channels), swap the orientation of the bone each seam to counteract the 'curling' in effect. I think its a common problem because boning is stored as a roll, so it gets used to curling in one direction!

[@jocelyncharvet4585]

A corselette inside the bodice of the dress helps to form the dress. Don't forget about structure for the overall dress. The bodice holds up the skirt layers. I highly recommend looking at how cosplayers construct their ballgowns and bodices. I found their techniques the most helpful when I made my first strapless dress. Love the videos! Keep them coming! Much love from Texas 🤠

[@fromcarlyb]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!

[@emmapicht8088]

Totally agree! I recommend Sarah Spaceman's video on corsets as well as Morgan Donner's video on fitting corset, those two were really foundational for me when I started corsetry. And to bypass any gaping you could always add a modesty panel? I can't wait to see your progress!! All your videos are so fun to watch!

[@kimmie870]

If you look at page 7 or 8 of that corset making book you mentioned, there should be a diagram labeled ‘Corset Map” the corset in this diagram has a “Modesty Panel” sewn in so that your skin doesn’t show through the lacing. I’m not a sewist yet so maybe I’m wrong but I have seen this in other corseted dresses. The panels that I’ve seen were made of the same outside material as the rest if the corset. I hope this helps. Congrats on the wedding btw.

[@fromcarlyb]

LEGEND!!!!! LEGEND!!!! Thank you!!

[@kimmie870]

@@fromcarlyb Any time! I’m glad I could help. 😀

[@feed8647]

Modesty Panels are really helpful, but I would advice to wear at least one layer of clothing under your actual dress and/or corset, even if it´s just a simple shift. First you have layer of protection from dirt and sweat and secondly it provides a bit of cushion against any metal parts. When corsets where standard part of a woman´s wardrobe thex where never worn without, and they knew what they where doing ^^

[@caitlinmchugh839]

The “tulle” used in corsets is often actual a mesh specifically for corsets. It’s stiffer and not stretchy. I have seen people use non-stretchy tulle, and they use a few layers alternating the grain for each layer

[@fromcarlyb]

That is some wonderful knowledge - thank you!!!

[@thamansil]

Yes! I’ve actually been looking into making a sheer corset lately, and after a lot of digging I’ve found that people call this sheer corset material “nylon bobbinet” :)

[@indiabilly]

There is also cotton bobinet which is more breathable next to the skin

[@bandanarathore]

'Bridal Sewing ' channel has a lot of tips about the wedding dresses, she is a bridal sewist herself. All the best. I am making a simple wedding guest dress for myself and it is a pressure in itself, can't even imagine how much it will be for a wedding dress.

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!! i'll check that out now!! oh go well !!

[@Hi.i.am.Joy93]

Morgan Donner and Bernadette Banner both have great videos on course. Morgan actually made a gown with an internal corset. That might help you.

[@craftychaos6189]

Definitely second this, but one of the KZbinrs that does a TON of corset making is the The Closet Historian. While her videos aren't tutorials per se, you get to watch her draft and explain her process during all the videos and you learn a lot about pattern modifications.

[@laurabarros9526]

And this has great tips on how to adjust a pattern for your body shape! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrOZIVpjapgjrcsi=Cy5p4t4TN1y-0jss

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you soooo much!!!!!

[@laurabarros9526]

And this has some great tips on tailoring a corset pattern! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrOZIVpjapgjrcsi=Cy5p4t4TN1y-0jss

[@fromcarlyb]

@@laurabarros9526 THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!! I NEED THIS!!!!

[@mariemuller3239]

I love this series! You try so much new stuff, figuring it out along the way. You don’t hide what you don’t know! It feels like a friend group with so many experts who spill their secrets lovingly in the comments. It’s amazing

[@lindav6223]

Hi! First of all, congratulations! I'm so excited to see the progress on your dress. It's impossible not to be excited for your dress because you are so thrilled to be making it! I just wanted to pop in here and offer maybe a little bit of advice. I've been making corsets for a couple of years and consider myself to still be very much a beginner. But from my understanding for corsets to be comfortable they shouldn't tighten around your ribs, because this will end up hurting when you wear them for longer. This is probably what's happening in your altered version, since you talk about spillage over the top. I fit mine in a way that I still have enough room in the bust area to be able to wedge my hand in there. This way my lungs can still comfortable expand while, you know, breathing :P. I also think your thought process at the end was the right direction. If you are not trying to drastically change the shape of your body to reach a certain silhouette, a corset's main function is to hold up your dress and to distribute the weight of the entire dress to the whole corset instead of just on your waist. It's there to make the wearing of a big dress more comfortable. Also, please try on your final version for longer periods of time, because pressure points often don't make themselves known until they are pressed upon for a long time. It would be such a shame if you ended up being uncomfortable on your wedding day! (I think I saw some other people also mention them, but Morgan Donner, Bernadette Banner, Abby Cox and Nicole Rudolph all have great videos on corsets and fitting them if you want to watch some great ones.)

[@DarlingAdventurer]

I don't normally comment on videos, but I happen to know a bit about corsetry. I think you need a bit more room in the bust to prevent the spillage, like you said at the end. Regarding the "provocativeness" you can always make the bodice of the dress higher than the corset inside. Looks beautiful though! Also, loved hearing you sing a My Fair Lady song! 😁 I love that show

[@fromcarlyb]

AH so helpful!! I actually did this exact modification in the toiles in the next upcoming video & it did help so much!!! Also I kept thinking the corset had to match exactly with the neckline of the bodice of the dress... so this is so good to know!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

[@fromcarlyb]

Oh I agree!!! Julie Andrews is one of my favs!!!!!

[@katerrinah5442]

My best advice with fitting corsets is to add lacing and boning every single time you want to do a fitting because there's no way to know for sure how it fits otherwise! To make things easier you can duct tape the boning to the insider of the corset and you can make up a lacing strip to be reused so you don't have to do all the eyelets every time! The sew on boning from spotlight is ok, but isn't the strongest. I use a combination of spiral steel and flat steel so in my mockups I will use the jumbo zip ties from bunnings - they're absoletuely huge and affordable. Theyre also easier to work with than the flat and spiral steel. I will sew in the steel for the final mockup but when I'm making a ton of initial mock ups duct tape and jumbo zip ties save time! You're doing a great job for a beginner, the shape you got was really nice! It's overwhelming to start but I'm sure you will get a lovely finished garmet!

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you soooooo much for this!!! i'm gonna go to bunnings now then! sounds like a great plan. hopefully we get to the finished product!!!! hahah!!

[@Lora-3122]

My sister and I's favorite Barbie movie was also Diamond Castle, though Twelve dancing princesses was probably a close second. We literally have matching jewelry for Diamond castle as well. I love that that movie stuck with others!

[@fromcarlyb]

SO CLASSIC!!!!! I love that so much!!!

[@sarahchorzempa8045]

Oh my gosh seeing how you pinned your pattern to the ironing board to cut it out?! Genius

[@LittleDizzyGirl]

"Delusionally optimistic" totally describes the sewing project I've been working on. I'm making a capsule wardrobe and drafting all my own patterns. I thought I could do it all in one year, but I only got half of it done so far. But I've been taking my time to make all the clothes wearable, and it's definitely worth it

[@babe7327]

For fabric, it might be worth going to an op shop and buying a wedding/deb dress with your desired fabric etc .. deconstruct it and use the yardage and/ or embellishments etc ? Cant wait to watch your journey unfold. ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

GREAT THINKING!!

[@johannablevins7106]

This really is so fun! I‘m totally into corsetry right now (only in my head so far 😅), so I love watching others explore. Bernadette Banner just posted a video, where she makes an understructure for a dress from bobbinette and explains how it works with stretchy stuff. I guess this should be the same for tulle? Good luck with your wedding dress journey! Will be here to watch!

[@susancharlton8598]

Seriously, you might be the cutest human being on the planet. Your enthusiasm is so contagious and I feel like i can tackle any project when I'm watching your videos! I love that you're sharing your process for your wedding dress with us

[@positivepossum13]

Morgan Donner has amazing corset making videos that helped me understand how they work and how to use them to get the shape you want!

[@morthunder498]

I just made a romper from scratch and it turned out AMAAAAZING!!!! I saw someone wearing a dress with a tie back and the fit wasn't very inspiring and of course I thought "I COULD MAKE THAT BUT BETTER!" So I've been stewing on the idea for a week and sewed it up all in one day. Plus I added some incredibly playful ruffle straps and I'm in love.

[@felinetherapy4782]

I loved your shopping haul - esp the Japanese flower foot thingy. Can't wait to see what you can do with that!

[@fromcarlyb]

hehehe i'm so glad!! isn't it ADORABLE!!! Thank you!!

[@GM-qq1wi]

Perhapse, someone can correct me if im wrong. I believe that to avoid spillage, allowance must be given back to the bust. Even the most modeslty cinched corsets will redistribute flesh from the waist upwards and downwards, making the bust actually somewhat larger than it was before lacing up. If the bust doesn't accommodate the shifting flesh, it typically finds its way out near the armpits and the back.

[@shellylemons]

The bodice looks amazing. I understand you want to be comfortable. I am not blessed in my bodice and I now have a lumpectomy scar so I get it. Visiting a bridal shop trying on dresses is a great idea. Speaking with the seamstress that works with the shops will help.

[@fromcarlyb]

Thank you for your advice!!! I appreciate it!!

[@twilateetaylor9740]

Corselets inside of dresses, are made from cotton bobbinet and strengthened with cotton tape... either tailors flat tape or twill tape. You would use the tape as a waist stay and if you want, for the bone casings.

[@twilateetaylor9740]

I guess what I'm saying is a mesh corselet isn't REALLY a corset. It's more like an attached bra, but a coutil corset is a body altering bit of engineering

[@sarah.sparkles]

This is so exciting!! Corsets can be tricky but once you nail that fit, it’s amazing! You’re doing brilliantly. I’d use the corset as a base and then drape the bodice over it. You could use lacing loops instead of grommets and I know that there are facing pieces that can be used to cover the lacing gap at the back. ❤

[@vonkatartistry]

Oh fellow brissy gal! 🙌🏻 Ill have to suss out that fabric place!

[@fromcarlyb]

it's actually the cutest place!!!! so many awesome treasures & so well organised! great prices too!

[@moonhunter9993]

Great work! I know you'll figure it out. I think you're right : the extra fabric was necessary so your chest doesn't get squashed (so much) when you tighten it, but rather just your waist gets tapered...

[@fromcarlyb]

yes yes !!! that's so reassuring !! thank you!

[@morthunder498]

That ironing board is so massive it looks like you could receive chiropractic adjustments on it 😅😅😅 love you Carly b ❤❤ you're doing amazing.

[@tatianacaceres4985]

You are such a sweet human! Your videos always leave me inspired and smiling. I’ve binged all your videos and to be here now watching you create such a special gown is so touching! 🥹 Keep on keeping on! You’re wonderful and I know you’ll figure it all out and look your bright glowing beautiful genuine self in the end!! ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

aw that's soooo nice!!!! hehehe thank you for watching!!!

[@kindalegendary-mh4wk]

coming along great! I will say the other corset making channels that i watch prefer zip ties over the sew in boning but i've also never made a corset so

[@fromcarlyb]

I WILL TRY THIS TODAY!!! (i've run out of boning hahahhaha)

[@kindalegendary-mh4wk]

@@fromcarlyb yeah they usually just buy a big thing of zip ties from the hardware store! lol

[@downrighthorizontal9931]

you are doing amazing!! a note for your musings at 8:26; something sturdy like a cotton twill is good for corsets that will stand alone & are designed to be worn over and over and over, supporting both the body and the outergarments. Something like a tulle corset within a dress is helpful to give it structure but is not as durable longterm; this is usually fine because most fancy corset-dresses will not be worn super long/hard, the way that an all-purpose everday corset would be. tl;dr it is mostly about the durability :) happy sewing!

[@wilyweaver]

Bernadette Banner's most recent video (Using 18th Century Corsetry to Drape a Flowy Gown...) has a bit at the very start where she mentions how 50s couture uses bobbinet to create a lightweight but structured inner layer by cutting pieces alternate directions on the fabric grain.

[@alice-hs6ze]

Hi Carly. I’ve made a couple of red thread reproduction corsets and here are my tips. I’d try sizing down that pattern. Unless you plan to close it in the back and not lace it then go with the original pattern as is. Coitel is great because it’s thin but it’s expensive and it’s a pain to hand sew on as it’s tightly woven. I think I got mine off amazon. Zip ties make the best bones for a corset. Happy sewing!

[@ameliegifford1477]

Hello from surprisingly and uncomfortably hot Melbourne (it got to 36°C today. Send help.) I'm enjoying both the video and the wealth of knowledge being so generously shared in the comments. You are a joy to watch and I'm so excited to see the dress come together 💕 Also, I don't sew much, but I found a beautiful tablecloth in an op shop on Wednesday (blue with yellow flowers) and I spent 8 hours yesterday hyper fixated on making a pinafore dress. It's my new favorite thing 🙃

[@rhinskeen981]

I am sooo excited to see your design come to life!! I definitely recommend steel boning for a corset. You need sharp cutters to trim them to the right size, and then caps on either end but one you use it you’ll never want to use plastic boning again! 💚✨

[@amelia-rq8js]

OMG IM EARLY WOO LETS GO!!! you're one of those youtubers that i cant wait until they upload, your videos just work for my brain

[@fromcarlyb]

aw that's so lovely

[@fairweee8058]

Love this! Love your design. Love you are a Brisbanite.💖Love tagging along on this special make.

[@fromcarlyb]

oh yeahhhhhhhh!! thank you for watching!

[@colleenstone2243]

Thanks for including us in your journey! I love how bubbly you are! It is such a joy to see the dress coming along and I can't wait for more!!

[@kqwen5268]

23:24 I don’t know if someone already said it but Bernadette Banner has a few videos on corset making along with stay. Also the history of corsets and everything.

[@kqwen5268]

Morgan Donner corset making video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3S6iKx5ebl_fq8si=XRnAdyIvfaf3TuL_

[@CS-lk2ys]

The Nest Community store used to be my haunt ❤ (till we moved 8 hrs away). There should be a store like that everywhere! Loving this series so far

[@laurarose8481]

theres so many points in this video where i wish i was able to help you, you got this, just keep practicing!!

[@CraftyElf1005]

Hey Carly, I watched part 1 today and your dress drawing is so beautiful! I wish you all the best in this wedding dress journey😊

[@fromcarlyb]

AW thank you so much!!!! I appreciate it!

[@gennagibbins1433]

I enjoyed watching this while I hand sew Christmas decorations for friends. I’m looking forward to following this wedding dress series. Watching people learn and grow always inspires me 😊😊

[@sewbakemake]

I just love your videos, and am so excited to watch your wedding dress journey! That secondhand fabric store sounds amazing!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thank you so much for watching!!!

[@sparklingrosecreations]

This video was so much fun. Favourite part was the excitement for the ironing board. Loved it!!!

[@satialynch7669]

i think the looser lacing option looks good !!!

[@cozycasasmr4510]

i have that same flower presser foot and its amazing for home domestic quilting! i made myself a quilted patchwork jacket and covered it in flowers of different colours and irs amazing !

[@ariadneferreira2252]

Oh Carly!! I ADORE your channel and your content!!! You are so talented and beautiful, and I am so excited to see what your dress will look like! Thank you for taking us along with you on this adventure! I can’t wait for the next video!! ♥️🥰♥️

[@emerydavis570]

You may already know this, but how you tie/lace the corset will dramatically change how it fits/sits on your body, you will probably want the pull lines to be at your waist so that it evenly pulls everything together. You probably also want to add back in some fabric at the top, so that when you tie the corset onto yourself there wont be as much "spillage"

[@kamahskreations1260]

Keep going, and remember that everyone is here for you. May I suggest you go to a couple of bridal shops with all your questions and look at how the dresses are constructed as well as trying on something that is similar and see and feel how it fits. Check out the corset tops, feel where the boning is, check the grommets. Most brides-to-be go window shopping to so many shops without buying anything.

[@searchforhortense8251]

Oh loved it! The corset making is always so weird. I also use those eyelets and I love to smash them with the hammer so much, it gets all the anger out! I'm currently working on a dress that I patterned myself for the first time! It feels wild but the fit worth it. Never had anything sit to nicely on my body so far.

[@TheHopefulRebel]

Hi Carly, it's looking so good! I know it might not seam (haha seem - sorry I love my puns) quite right so far, but you're making awesome progress and it's truly inspiring - I'm always struck by your persistence and enjoyment of the process and I always feel inspired to have another go at my own stalled projects. Currently I'm halfway through a patchwork bag, 3/4 way through a tunic dress, a calico twall of a pencil skirt, and considering making up a wrap skirt lol the goal right now is to pick one and actually finish instead of letting youtube distract me too much. That said, after watching your videos I always want to close my laptop and get creating! Thank you so much for sharing

[@fromcarlyb]

ah thank you so much. i'll persevere!! hahah that sounds wonderful!! i hope your bag, dress, skirt and other skirt go well!!! sending love

[@erbear1660]

Hiiighly recommend lacing loops. They’ve changed my life. I hated installing grommets and I love how lacing loops look

[@caris1298]

Girl you are doing great! Your instincts are not far off at all

[@kellyk7419]

The corset is very cute but I’m questioning if you should even mess with that? Can you make the bodice of the dress corseted ? 🤷🏼‍♀️ You are so beautiful and free that I would hate if your movement was restricted because of layering or an uncomfortable under corset. Just my thoughts … no matter what you do I’m here for it! You are so much fun to watch ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

I appreciate this so much! I've been wondering the same thing.... I guess I'm just so curious as to how these inner structures are created!!

[@andewormhole]

I’m not sure exactly what your original vision was for the bust, but I think trying on some different corsets would help you in your research & trials! Comfort wise, I think an underbust corset might feel better on your body ⭐️

[@fromcarlyb]

good thoughts good thoughts!!!!! okok that's so good - i might have to try!!! Thank you!!!

[@katie2823]

Some of the fit issues might be because it's a mid-bust corset pattern (if I heard correctly)! So it's intended to sit more at the fullest point of your bust, not at at the overbust. This is a more historical undergarment style, but could be tricky to get to work as a basis for your whole bodice - especially if you want more coverage. You may need to try merge your pattern with an overbust pattern so you can get some good contouring and coverage in the chest zone. Loving the process and the whole journey!

[@meganlorfing4150]

So beautiful!!! I'm making a corset for my sister and this gave me some new good ideas to try out. I love hearing you work through some of the stuff that holds me up sometimes - like these fabrics don't match or I'm not 100% certain what I want - just not to worry about that for now! Excited to see what you create :)

[@Rainicornucopia]

It is a great ironing board! I’m jealous. 😍

[@katemcginness]

I love the series so much! I never comment on youtube, but I have the same ironing board and it's so good and makes me so happy to see my idol sewist with the same! :D

[@chloeanderson1652]

Could you do a video explaining your sewing organization? That peg board looks amazing for all your items!

[@brookemilosh6233]

So inspiring seeing you trying new things so fearlessly!

[@ashleighvillmann]

“Delusionally optimistic” SAME

[@acatwith2headsart]

I'm so ready for this video series, the progress that you make from step to step is amazing, keep doing the good work ❤

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you so much!!!!!!

[@Llamamom]

Hi Carly! I’ve been watching and absolutely adoring your videos for a while now but never commented❤ I’m just about to start my own wedding dress but it’s been stressing me out. I think you’ve just given me the confidence to start!

[@fromcarlyb]

aw thanks for reaching out!!! AHH good luck!!!!! I feel that stress big time. Something I've been thinking about is just how many women throughout history have made their own wedding dresses.... we're all connected by this stressful but quite special experience !!

[@ittybittylidicommittee]

I saw someone online install a zipper on a corset mock-up, knowing she’d put in grommets later. Just for fit. Idk if that makes your life easier in the future!

[@fromcarlyb]

oh so good !! thank you!

[@AnniCarlsson]

​@@fromcarlyb you can also make gorments thing that you just sew on and take loose for each mockup

[@ryethedecent]

✨She was a fairy🧚‍♀️ < ✨She was a Japanese flower foot 🌸

[@alnc27]

i'm loving this series!! i like seeing ur thought process and how u deal with the uncertainty/decision making that goes into a huge project like this. i've seen similar videos from other creators who seem to have a fully formed concept right out the gate, so it's really refreshing to see u try things and how u problem solve this stuff. i'm a VERY amateur sewist so i'm in absolute awe of everything u make :) can't wait to see what u do next!

[@juliehops3164]

I love how it's coming together! I'm a similar body type, and the flattening/spillage challenge up top happens to me too. I'm wondering what it would look like if the corset structure ended below the bust? That way the top was more flattering and felt more comfortable.

[@Moon_momma_studios]

I'm crocheting a Nativity set for my mother-in-law for Christmas

[@fromcarlyb]

that sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!!! i would love to see that!!!!!!

[@FrancisFabricates]

Oh that frame is for tambor!! I hope you try it! It’s so much easier to get sequins and beads onto your material!

[@elizabethobrien8814]

You’re doing great! Don’t give up!!❤

[@mazemary8360]

I love your playful approach to learning something new, it is very inspiring :)

[@claudiasalas6592]

I enjoyed watching this video, it was entertaining 🩷 I was definitely getting woodland fairy vibes from the drawing and love the idea!! I would consider buying your dress design for my wedding 🥲 haha 🥰

[@gloryunderfoot700]

Mariah Pattie has a video in which she sewed like breast pillow things to help with the lift and fit of some of her corsets (apparently, this was common practice back in the day, too)

[@fromcarlyb]

INCREDIBLE CHECKING IT OUT NOW!!!! THANK YOU!!

[@jennaiii]

They're called "bust improvers" 😅

[@mackenziedesire7515]

I know _so_ little about sewing, and even less about corsets, but I wonder if adding cups to your corset would help fix your fit issues re: spillage/squish-age? Obviously that changes the design though, so I don't know how feasible it is- but I'm confident you'll figure it out and it will all turn out phenomenally! And congrats on the new ironing board!

[@layla5295]

the diamond castle reference i SQUEALED

[@shannongerow4081]

Definitely wear a shift or a camisole underneath; you'll be way more comfortable. Congrats on your engagement!

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you!!!!

[@franny7105]

I am also trying to make my wedding dress that has a very similar vibe to what you've decided to make, so it's lovely to see someone else's process!

[@GinnyEvergreen]

Your hair is sooooooo darn prettyyyyyy😍😍😍 I'm so jealous!

[@waifwrath]

maps is such a good song

[@Definatalie]

I'm catching up and in the first video when you said you wanted to use second hand fabric I was like "THE SEWING LAIR!" (where I volunteer) but in this video you said you went to the Nest and I was like EXCELLENT CHOICE!! Although if you came into the Lair when I was on I would have rabbited on for ages about your dress with you and what fabrics are what and etc. We try and identify the fabric contents on the tags too, just so you have an idea of how to care for the fabric (and don't melt it with a too hot iron!)

[@KateMeadley]

Someone may have told you already, but Bernadette Banner has just released a video making a structural corset out of cotton bobbinet and draping and sewing a dress over it on a dress form! It’s like she knew you needed to see (a version of) the process!!

[@divinenonbinary]

Idk the right way but I would do as you said: start with the final corset pattern but add extra (kinda how u add extra for the garment in comparison to the lining) and I also think the spillage might be actually a result of the reduction you did on the top so maybe it’s not that much about adding height as it is about adding a little bit of width back? Can u test it by making a couple cuts in the seams while it’s on you and maybe ducktaping the proper width together? Or maybe you should do a tryout from the og pattern fully as wel to compare the fit between two and see how spillage is doing over there?

[@divinenonbinary]

Also I know that for the gap on the back you can add a piece of fabric like the one you see in jackets with a zipper. Idk the term for it but it basically goes under the lace and overlaps with the second part. I do think maybe your gap is a bit too big though so in case you would need to let it a bit looser then it will get even bigger and harder to bridge

[@divinenonbinary]

But also if you don’t want to be flattened you can always do that fit where it’s not boned on the chest? So it like ends just right under your chest so you do that more fitted and the corset just goes kind of a bit upwards towards the back or smn like that

[@divinenonbinary]

And as it relates to the corset turning sideways/spiraling : fabrics often dried in a weird direction because after weaving warp and weft are not handled at all 90 degrees so let’s say if the end of the roll is uneven and to roll it onto a bobin they’re pulling on it equally it can create a situation where the grain is deformed. I really recommend steaming/shrinking/pre washing your natural fabrics especially for such precise patterns like this!

[@Hanaconda_Aquaponics]

No Christmas projects yet, but I've been finishing up a tiger head and tail ready for a convention this weekend.

[@fromcarlyb]

that's awesome!! good luck!

[@Kera.S.]

So excited following along with your make, all of them 💙 I'm currently on a knitting kick and have several projects going and/or planning for sweater weather. I really need to sew some project bags though.

[@jennaiii]

Sorry to comment again, but when you lace your corset, the temptation is to tighten in the middle. That's going to squeeze you up and down. Make sure you're laced parallel, and it should hold and support but not squish things. The breasts will naturally lift, because you're pushing them against the body. However! You need to lace towards the middle - this will help prevent (if youre a busty lady it will not be a complete fix). You lace top and bottom, tightening as you go towards the middle. You do this by creating a "bunny ear" lacing pattern - hard to explain but you can look it up easily. You essentially make a loop that is tied at the bottom, and you have two bunny ears in the middle. You might have done it already, but I'm watching on mobile so it's hard to tell! You may want to look at making stays rather than a corset, which laces in the front, although it's not the look you're going for. One more thing - you can mold the boning! With heat and something curved under the bust, like a pressing ham, you can shape the plastic to conform around the breasts rather than being a plank. That also helps with ghe boobage :)

[@indiabilly]

I love how adventurous you are, learning on the go, just trusting the process, you look gorgeous but I think you would probably shine in a potato sack xxxx

[@RuralGoneRogue]

Aaaaahhh so excited to watch this 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@fromcarlyb]

thank you for watching!!!!!

[@RuralGoneRogue]

Update, video was amazing and I’m thrilled to watch the progress

[@WerewolfStyleGuide]

Have you ever watched The Closet Historian here on KZbin? She self drafts and has recently made a corset too. She may have some tips or different processes that could help!

[@peytonfiller7767]

I messaged you on Instagram a while back because I thought i was going to get engaged (and I did 🎉) and it’s so funny because I am in this EXACT same spot with making my dress. I have my mockup and now I don’t know what to do 😂

[@fromcarlyb]

firstly congrats!!!!! but also ---- it's the worst feeling hey doing a mockup and then being like..... what next??? hahahha!!!! oh man. good luck with your wedding dress sewing - we'll get through this together!!!!

[@andreginai]

You got this!!

[@fromcarlyb]

THANK YOUUUU SO MUCH

[@andreginai]

@@fromcarlyb 💜💜💜

[@schmittymg]

You should watch the corset breakdown by Sarah Spaceman. She's an American cosplayer and has a great video on corsets that makes things really easy to understand.