Mary digital pattern

This is a modern 12 or 20-panel over-bust corset pattern with a beautiful hour-glass curve to accentuate your waist (3'' waist reduction on standard sizes) - bust sizes A - G. ALSO INCLUDES A 25 PAGE DOCUMENT OF CORSET CONSTRUCTION NOTES!

The 12-panel version replaces panels 1-6 directly under the bust section with a two-panel section. The under-bust is a little lower on this design sitting at approximately 11.5cm above the waist (as opposed to 12.5cm above the waist with the 20 panel design), and the over hip curve is a little higher. This alternative is good if you are strapped for time but it will not give the subtle shaping at the front that the 20-panel corset will.

Note – a 2'' back gap is factored into this pattern. If you would prefer a closed corset, add 1'' to each centre back panel 10.

The corset length measures 32cm (13'') at the front and 35cm (14'') at the back. The front panels 1-6 have bust sections marked to enable unusual juxtapositions of fabric (or leather as in the case of the example photo here). The standard cup size is a C but indicative lines are given to follow to create bust sizes B, D, DD, E, F, G ).

This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and downloadable as a pdf file - you will need to print out on size A (letter) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' is ticked in your print dialogue box.

IMPERIAL
UK dress size measured (at inches above or below waist) 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US dress size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
bust (8) 32 34 36 38 40 42 44
under-bust (5) 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
waist (natural) (0) 25 27 29 31 33 35 37
waist (cinched) (0) 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
high hip (-4) 30 32 34 36 38 40 42

METRIC
UK dress size measured (at cm above or below waist) 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
US dress size 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
bust (20) 81 86 91 97 102 107 112
under-bust (12.5) 71 76 81 86 91 96 101
waist (natural) (0) 69 74 79 84 89 94 99
waist (cinched) (0) 56 61 66 71 76 81 86
high hip (-10 ) 76 81 86 91 97 102 107

A toile must always be made to check the fit of corset patterns – at this stage you can take in the smaller of your measurements and transfer these amendments to your pattern to ensure a perfect fitting corset! You will also be able to test the length of the corset at the toile stage - lengthen or shorten just above the waist.

Model in photo - Miss Kelly Bakewell

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There are no restrictions on the use of this pattern - use to your heart's content. I simply ask that you don't pass on the file or use it to, say, profit from a line of ready-to-wear corsets.