Making an Edwardian Ribbon Corset

[@mariblue72]

The choice of ribbon makes this corset look likes it's spun out of gold, and wearing it with dark pants and a white top makes you look like both the pirate *and* the treasure! I'd never heard of ribbon corsets before, delighted to be learning new things (and of course, now I want one!). :)

[@katieintraining]

In the corset and leggings, you kind of look like a badass vintage lion tamer.

[@mollysmith1711]

We have been blessed with corset content on this fine sunday! Sidenote: I've really enjoyed watching Nicole get more comfortable making videos. I'm excited to continue seeing her growth!

[@ReisigSeeds]

She’s got ads in her videos too! And that means she is starting to make money. I love to see successful women!

[@anonymesgurteltier4370]

Oh my, I'm really not an asmr person but the sound of the thread being pulled through the fabric is just delicious :)

[@TheMetatronGirl]

There’s something about silk satin ribbon that’s just so sumptuous! Your corset is beautiful. I’ve used 2.5-3” ribbon to make roses, hand tied bows, garters, bookmarks...never thought to make a corset. Thank you for always teaching me something new!

[@michellecornum5856]

Sumptuous definitely describes this!

[@kathryncoelho2249]

....Adds ribbon corset to her “to sew” list....

[@toericabaker]

*uses off hand to block the pile of started projects from view*

[@becauseimafan]

@@toericabaker I feel so called out 😂

[@grooveonthehillside]

I may barely know how to use my sewing machine but I can dream of making one of these lol

[@ReisigSeeds]

Another thought from my ADHD brain: you could totally do an androgynous outfit with this corset and your 18th century trousers. Who cares if it is historically accurate? You look great in both!

[@heatheranne5516]

Giving me major ouji vibes

[@zocansew]

adhd mood

[@salomew-l3897]

@@heatheranne5516 ouji??

[@cucaulwell1287]

@@salomew-l3897 it's a street fashion style, the word translates to "prince" and it's often inspired by decadent historical aesthetics for a softly masculine/androgynous style. It's considered by a lot of folks to be a counterpart to EGL fashion or a substyle of it

[@ReisigSeeds]

@@cucaulwell1287 Yhank you for clarifying this. I didn’t understand the “ouji” either. I assumed it was a typo.

[@hi-6063]

Thank you so much for the subtitles, so many creators don’t add them and sometimes remove community captions.

[@elenafahmi9955]

Agreed! (I'm still salty at KZbin for removing the community contributions feature)

[@crystald3655]

@@elenafahmi9955 yes. People abused them and forced youtube to remove them which is really sad.

[@alysonh8556]

I just love how elegantly you pose your garments and it’s so refreshing to see them in movement.

[@helcolina553]

I dont know if every museum does that, but I worked for the historical clothing archive of a museum briefly, and they always included rulers in the photo for their archive. Those were different pictures than the ones published super accessibly. I'm pretty sure that museum allowed people interested in specific pieces access to those archive pictures, if they contacted the department. Maybe others do that too, for the next research project?

[@rosacanisalba]

Watching this there was something scritching at the back of my brain. I'm embarrassed to say I got through this twice before it surfaced. This is very like the Herve Leger bandage dresses. If you were ever fortunate enough to get close enough to see the structure the firmness of the bandages and the way they were sewn together and the direction gave enormous support, structure and shape. All by engineering the dress.

[@lnorlnor]

In a romance novel when the girl is like "I'm not vain and I love exercising" I wish she would have a ribbon corset (or whatever period-appropriate lightly boned garment), I'm so bored of the "the author is feminist so the heroine doesn't wear a corset" trope.

[@toericabaker]

but that would take a level of nuance male writers dont care abt

[@lnorlnor]

@@toericabaker What romance novels are you reading with male authors??

[@rosalielangmod6244]

@@toericabaker That would take a level of research with which writers can't be troubled.

[@brissygirl4997]

CJ Archer has a few historical romances with female leads. I know Charlie from Ministry of Curiosities series, prefers not to wear a corset but does reluctantly wear one by the end of the first book. If you're interested in reading the series the first ebook is free to download. play.google.com/store/books/details/C_J_Archer_The_Last_Necromancer?id=oBLhCQAAQBAJ

[@lnorlnor]

​@@brissygirl4997 I think CJ Arthur is a woman? Anwyas, I read tons of historical romances that are written by women who misunderstand women's fashion history, it's a symptom of the larger problem of historical fiction misunderstanding women's history and thinking you need a heroine to be anachronistic to be strong or empowered. The quote "Well-behaved women rarely make history" is actually about how regular women deserve to be remembered too, how you shouldn't need to run off and do "man things" to be remembered. That said there has been a trend recently to write "heroines" whose reluctance to conform with fashion or gender norms is actually indicative of explicit Gender Stuff rather than just like a "cool girl" thing and I am Here For That.

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

I love that the music you use in your videos is in accompaniment to the sounds of your sewing, not instead of them. I love the sound of the thread being drawn through the fabric, the shears cutting, and the sewing machine humming. The corset is really beautiful!

[@jennifergeorgia5445]

This is absolutely gorgeous. The closeups of hand stitching with accompanying piano music are lovely and soothing. But I wish that you would do a little more describing of what you're doing during construction, the way you do during drafting. There was no narration between the busk insertion at 16:45 and the discussion of extra boning channels at 20:16, and especially at around 19:00, with the layers of ribbon and coutil, it is a bit hard to tell what's going on. Even a mention of which part you're sewing at the beginning of each new section would help. I had to go back and watch it again, because at first I was confused as to which parts were lined and which weren't and how the horizontal ribbons were attached to the vertical pieces. But thank you again for a breathtakingly beautiful and inspiring video.

[@MaKennadisappeared]

I wish pattern making wasn’t so intimidating. Math is not my friend. This is absolutely stunning

[@oliveu535]

I was like “ooh yay easy corset” but I tend to forget that, for as long as I’ve been watching sewing videos, I am VERY new to actually sewing. Someday!

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

Me too!

[@shevuansereday7421]

You and Abby upload same morning not to much time inbetween. I just finishing her video then a notification for yours.What a way to start my day. Thank you

[@beckylockman4235]

Thanks for showing all your basting! Sometimes pins just make it a mess.

[@alisonstringer4121]

Fell in love with this corset when showed it in your video about corset evolution. I would love to see you explain more about de 1920's ribbon corset and ribbon corsets with bust sopport

[@monkey93xf]

24:24 the 'This fits perfectly I"m so happy' dance

[@chloeveleine9319]

Damn, those little ASMR are so pleasant to hear... the teeny tiny and shy scratches of the needle on the fabric, and then the sound of it going through.. perfectly splendid :3 I so much love your videos and I’m so excited when I see you posted another one ! Your corset is gorgeous and flatter you so well

[@LixiaWinter]

And now all I can think of is ribbon corsets in pride colours

[@NicoleRudolph]

That’d be such a great use of ribbon bits!!

[@lady14bug]

**Looking up silk satin ribbon in all of the colors of all the pride flags**

[@crystalrose2607]

I adore this idea. Have you made progress?

[@lady14bug]

@@crystalrose2607 Looked like Etsy is gonna be our friend, unless you have access to a garment district. I live in Ohio so....

[@crystalrose2607]

@@lady14bug I found Joanne’s has a rainbow ribbon, but it isnt satin. Still searching, here is the link, though...www.joann.com/offray-1.5in-rainbow-stripe-ribbon/17279951.html

[@Chibihugs]

Still amazed that you can make corsets from ribbons. The possibilities are endless

[@witchvideofly]

Me, if I was basting a busk: *getting thread caught on every button at least twice* fffffuuuuuuuu

[@naorivas]

I really enjoyed watching you nerd out about historical examples 🥰

[@thecorsetedtimetraveler2001]

Okay but?? This corset with that magical 18th century "pirate shirt" that's been going around over top?? That would just be -chef's kiss-. This is so lovely!

[@ushere5791]

i love watching you work--you're so fastidious and detail-oriented, and everything you make is just glorious.

[@kathryn504]

Thank you so much for showing it with different outfits at the end, and even tucked underneath trousers!

[@michellebyrom6551]

Indeed. I'd never considered them to be wearable under trousers. This gives a wonderfully smooth line that holds up with movement.

[@k_golly_g]

I really appreciate the time spent sharing with us the construction. You say there is a pattern out there but I didn't know it existed and a video is so helpful to actually learn from.

[@craftingweirdo6498]

This is perfect! I spend yesterday evening with researching ribbon corsets and found a wonderful blogpost from wearing history. But this is even better! Now Im wondering what was used as bust support ...

[@anonymousperson4214]

In Bernadette's video, she mentioned a corset is the symington collection that was supposed to be worn over another corset and was structural only in the bust (essentially a sports bra). I am wondering now if the corset it was supposed to be worn over would have been a ribbon corset!

[@lazygardens]

"what was used as bust support ...?" The chemise under the corset works for most women. You tug it into place as "cups".

[@craftingweirdo6498]

@@lazygardens i know, but Im bustier and it doesnt work with it that well with shoulder pain. But there are bustieres for heavier chested folk

[@MendyLady]

yes! The best use I've found for "grabbyclaws" is millinery. I expect they'll be good for binding corsets as well, but I haven't had a chance to try that yet.

[@bekytg9393]

What a lovely morning surprise, you and Abby producing wonderful corset content. Thank you.

[@Eisofice]

OMG I saw you starting this on tiktok and here you are in my suggestions! yayyyy thank you youtube algorithm! for once you have blessed me.

[@ellegy22]

The combination of the music and rustling of the ribbon is strangely soothing.

[@drpigglesnuudelworte5209]

I have a question 😅 How did Edwardian women who wore ribbon corsets support their bust?

[@saritshull3909]

I think they wore chemises and padding and not much else 🤷🏽‍♀️ I could def be wrong

[@twobluestripes]

@@saritshull3909 i think you are right. The pigeon breast silhouette was fashionable at the same time and very compatible with low/unsupported bust

[@trinamorrison2570]

Separate bust supporters were also becoming a thing during that time frame (at least they were based on late 1890s patents I looked through when searching for corset patents).

[@Brack_86]

I assume this would be more popular with those who don't need as much support

[@Textilenerd123]

Yes to all these replies! Another option would be a bust bodice, which was a lightly boned garment made to shape the bust but not support it! One could theoretically wear an under bust corset with a chemise fitted at the bust and add padding and/or a bust bodice and/or a ruffled corset cover to achieve the fashionable pigeon breasted silhouette.

[@MollyWeiss]

I'm fairly certain every time I watch one of your videos, an item gets added to my sewing to-do list!

[@susiecarson]

She fits like a glove! Gorgeous.

[@saritshull3909]

The ASMR of the fabric scissors ☺️👌🏽

[@raraavis7782]

So pretty! Could be part of a fancy wedding ensemble, even, in that cream color. I never made a ribbon corset, even though I was intrigued by them, ever since seing one in 'Corsets and Crinolines' (I think) way back when, when the internet barely existed. I would never have dreamed about being able, to just watch a video about someone else making one, back then. Everything involved so much guesswork, back then! People like you are truly a Godsend to the costume community!

[@Tbehartoo]

That corset turned out gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this

[@MossyMozart]

Such a BEAUTIFUL garment. (It would make it more time-consuming, but maybe somebody could buy thinner satin ribbons and weave them together into wider strips. This would add color variations and texture to gleaming satin. It would also make it stronger, I would think.)

[@LadyArtemis13]

I was researching this to make my own soon, so excited to see this video!!

[@beth12svist]

I've also been thinking about it, although not really anytime soon. :-)

[@gittevandevelde2208]

right before dinner: abby right after dinner: nicole

[@jenninstitches]

Same here!

[@femkebeernaert]

Hier ook! :-)

[@Yan-ri2jg]

Me!

[@lorrainetresnak7761]

Here too! 😊🇬🇧

[@saritshull3909]

Same

[@annerigby4400]

Great video! Thanks. Of course, now I'm going to have look into ribbon corsets. So beautiful!

[@schoo9256]

Maybe you should put words like "easy" and "beginner" and "modern" in the description or tags, I am starting out making corsets and would never have thought to look for something this specific because I didn't know it existed til this moment. Edit: also yay a new video!! I was very taken by the ribbon corset in your last video so to see a full tutorial is awesome!

[@johannageisel5390]

@@sixpinkoneblue Why, though? It's a suggestion, not a request. Schoo has nothing more to win by Nicole using the idea.

[@tiffanytomasino335]

That is probably the least intimidating corset make I’ve seen, thank you for sharing!

[@SPNGreysGirl86]

I know nothing about sewing and probably never will, yet again I found this video and it's not only soothing but, also satisfying to watch!

[@monicabarnett9231]

A mock up lacing panel... my mind is blown! What a smart idea!

[@jacquelinejanewashere]

That champagne color is to die for I'm in love, as always impeccable craftsmanship

[@wellperhapso]

I must say that I adore watching historical fashion videos on KZbin, and am in awe of all the wonderful creators in the community. Unfortunately, I often watch and despair because (as much as I identify in spirit) I don't feel that I am anywhere close to being able to join in as I am a complete novice and everything seems so advanced. However, you have a way of making it seem more accessible which I greatly appreciate. Thank you.

[@angelwhispers2060]

The channel Bernadette Banner has an instruction on how to do hand sewing. You might also want to check out the channel by Cathy Hay and Morgan Donner as they have instructionals about Basics to help you get started. Hope you find this helpful

[@alexandrafields7390]

Has anyone told you how wonderfully aurally satisfying these sewing videos are? I watch to learn as much as I want to just listen to you sew and hear the pull of the thread through the fabric. I love itttt

[@rmrenfield]

this turned out beautifully ! it reminds me of something false maria from metropolis would wear

[@bobbibuttons8730]

You never fail to inspire me Nicole. I’m about to start my first corset and may want to think of a ribbon corset next. Thank you xx

[@stevezytveld6585]

Please tell me you're in the process of writing a book along the lines of 'Patterns of Edwardian Fashion'... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown

[@AValliant]

This pattern feels less intimidating. I would be tempted to make the panels using the ribbons horizontally instead of vertically. It might make it easier to adjust silhouette when fitting it as well as adding channels for boning and busque.

[@AlexaFaie]

Putting the ribbons in horizontally allows for them to flex around the curves of the body. Vertically wouldn't have nearly the same effect and would result in needing lots of very tiny panels which can't be easily made wider and narrower where needed (because ribbon cut like that will fray badly and lose its structure).

[@twobluestripes]

I am so glad you made this. I’ve had the links bookmarked and the vintage silk moire ribbon in my stash for 2+ years, and been too scared! It was going to be my first corset and I just felt kinda lost. Also damn that teens corset is awesome

[@marinalenzi3150]

I am so in awe of your skill! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@ViperBurlesque]

The ribbon/fabric ASMR is 10/10 soothing AF

[@brandimr23]

That turned out gorgeous. I think I prefer this kind of corset. Very pretty.

[@RaquelCruz]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@jenninstitches]

She is so precious and lovely. I love how I have gotten two corset videos today. I have to make a regency and a victorian and I have not been looking forward to it, but maybe this is a way to dip my toes in and get in the mood.

[@chloemariebaker9754]

Love the way that ribbon sounds when you hand sew it! Plus the music?! I was falling asleep, it was like listening to asmr ♡♡♡

[@danigolightly799]

These are absolutely gorgeous.

[@tarasnow-burch7203]

Wow. Just wow. Not only do you look fabulous in it but it in itself is a work of art.

[@patriciasanvictores4530]

Oh my goodness this looks gorgeous!!

[@TealCheetah]

It turned out so pretty! Well done!

[@acorneroftheinternet4179]

This is absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to find my widest ribbon that's probably packed away now to make for my summer wardrobe!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Very beautiful corset. Love the colour.

[@alixfalconer9489]

Oh I love the outfit with the corset on top of the black dress! You did such a great job you should show it off!

[@dontbeabeachmyrtle3871]

So pretty. I wish I had some curves. It would be like putting a corset on a pencil

[@AlexaFaie]

The whole purpose of corsets is to create a specific silhouette. Primarily by reducing the waist. So they make you look curvy. You make the underbust and hips match your own measurements (or be a little larger for any flesh displacement or padding if you want to boost the illusion without much waist reduction) and then you make the waist smaller than your natural waist measurement. Usual reductions for people new to corsetry is 2 to 4 inches smaller than your natural waist (not to lace shut immediately, over time you build up to it).

[@nailzbyangela]

I absolutely LOVE this corset. Beautiful beautiful BEAUTIFUL!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@dorota1504]

This is brilliant. Thank you so much for this video. I have my supplies ready and I will start on mine soon, your vid just made it 10 times easier. My historical pattern calls for straight edges on the ribbons. Rounding them to match the figure never occurred to me! I will definitely try that. And the movable rows of eyelets are a stroke of genius. Thank you!

[@khaxjc1]

Its so pretty and the video was wonderful. Thank you!

[@EyeWYT]

I have 2 antique ribbon corsets. Both of them are very small and I have them on my "teenage" sized wasp waisted dress forms. I love them because they are so different from my other corsets. I suspect that they survived because the original owners probably grew out of them. I bought one of them on eBay from a seller who had no idea what she had so I got it for a good price.

[@walrusnom]

I’m so happy to have stumbled across your videos. They are always wonderfully informative and the sewing is always so lovely and professional.

[@cassievanbrunt7791]

You are one of my newer subscriptions, I'm enjoying your videos more and more. So informative and funny!!

[@astridgrabner2836]

I love it! I think I'll have to put this on my sewing list!

[@shonitagarcia3222]

Incredible, well done! So awesome! Thank you for sharing this. Take care.

[@DarklightAmy]

I never heard of ribbon corsets before! Yours looks absolutely gorgeous. 💖

[@HiNinqi]

Aranea Black has a great pattern posted for a ribbon corset for free on her website, too.

[@fluffydragon84]

How beautiful! I absolutely love the shine of the ribbon! I envy your drafting skills too.

[@minemarei768]

Nicole I just... I just love your videos sooo much! They are shot so gorgeously and they are so informative! It is always a joy to watch them

[@christineholbrook1107]

The ribbon corset is beautiful.

[@LaineyBug2020]

The Asmr effects are on point!

[@owlislike]

Just have to say..I adore your videos. They are gorgeous!

[@neilchisholm797]

I have a back condition where one of my lumber disks is bulging. I’ve worn a bought corset off and on for some years but this one looks like it would provide great support. My first question is can this be made in cotton strips not necessarily ribbons? Secondly. Is there a pattern I could buy to make and adapt to my own body. Lastly. I find corsets hot, but only because I’ve worn combination of cotton inside and poly on the out side. Would this be uncomfortable. I’m proficient sewer as I’m a quilter but I did find following your modification of a pattern complicated. I am so looking for more support! Your corset looks comfortable and supportive. If I needed more support where would you suggest I had more boning, and what sort of boning? Steel, plastic or spiral? I’ve been doing lots of research so I really have enjoyed your corset vids but now I’m loving the other vids you make. Maybe if I perfect this ribbon corset and find it supportive, relatively easy to constructing and provides a correct silhouette it could be a spin off of your KZbin!

[@kurokami392]

I love these, the only corsets that fit me are the hourglass shaped ones, I have a weird body shape and a bust that is quite short, so most modern corsets don't fit me at all, I'm so happy that this type of corset exists, I'm DEFINITELY making one!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HISTORY AND TUTORIAL I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

[@jacquelineb9487]

So beautiful. I love the sheen of the ribbon.

[@angelaplatts]

A quick conversion of the costs on the original advert in todays money (UK/GBP) - 19/6 (nineteen shillings and sixpence) = 97.5p (1.32 USD). 23/6 (twenty three shillings and sixpence) = £1.17 .5p (this one is hard to write down as numbers, but basically is one pound seventeen and a half pence - we used to have 1/2p coins when our old money was converted to decimal in the early 70's, these were phased out in the early 80's.)

[@lorrainetresnak7761]

OMG those pesky halfpennies, I was glad to see the back of them! 😊

[@rach_laze]

adjusted for inflation the relative values are around £108 and £132 respectively if purchased today

[@angelaplatts]

@@rach_laze Wow, how prices have changed. That cost would be far cheaper than a new vintage style corset, but more expensive than a modern corset. I'm not sure how much a ribbon corset would cost today though, as I can't find any online, (though I only checked Red Threaded).

[@rach_laze]

@@angelaplatts Lucy's corsetry has them linked starting from £135 ($188)

[@lumindoesvideos]

This seems like a fun way to make super colorful corsets. Or a way to make a really pretty multicolored corset. And I wanna try it even though I probably don't need it (I also dont know how well me using my sewing machine will go).

[@robynbrady9208]

Wow! 🙀 That was totally AWESOME! I am in awe. Now I must learn to sew better

[@angelwhispers2060]

Bernadette banner and Morgan Donner also have some basic sewing tutorials if you want to get started. Bernadette Banner has a basic one about sewing machine though she's talking specifically about her literal vintage Victorian machines the basic principles are the same and that may make it less intimidating to you. Good luck

[@PleaseReadResponsibly]

This is awesome, Nicole! Thank you so much for going through the drafting process. It will be an invaluable resource when I start making drafts for my own corsets! Keep being awesome :)

[@sedgeflower]

You are such a pleasure to listen to, and these videos are so relaxing and interesting.

[@Dolleemixtures]

Mega Jean Paul Gautier vibes. I love it as outer wear. Great vid as well. Visual and traditional asmr

[@lovecats6856]

Love the sound of snip snip snip

[@NataliaNNS]

This looks gorgeous, and so shiny!

[@xCielorosax]

I love the way this ribbon corset looks, I really want to make one now!

[@calicolyon]

I love the background piano music 🎶!

[@gremlin_078]

*adds ribbon corset to my list of future projects *