My first steps were to break down the design. Essentially, it looks more complicated than it is.
- A back lacing corset with off the shoulder straps allowing for the sleeves
- Wide sleeves
- Fur collar
- Underskirt, with the belts attached
- Overskirt, to hide any pulling the belts may create.
I started with the corset, using a pattern from Norah Waugh’s Corsets and Crinolines as my guide. This pattern was almost spot on, with the same amount of panels as were indicated in the design. I changed the hem at the front to give the pointed shape, and shortened the whole thing a little to bring it really onto the high hip.
See photos of the drafted corset pattern, and the corset on the stand.
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