The under-bust corset is a straight-seam corset cut with shaped pieces without hip gores. It sits just underneath the bust, and so does not compress the bust at all. Because of this, the under-bust corset is good for achieving a smaller waist, as it pulls in the waistline without putting pressure on the upper chest. For historical use, it is suitable for the period around 1900.
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Shown as a 2 layer corset in black sateen with black coutil lining. It has black satin ribbon bone casings with machine-made herringbone stitching, and lace trim along the top edge.
Price as pictured $265
Good fabric choices for this corset are cotton coutil, cotton sateen, satin, brocade, silk dupioni or some types of linen. Not all of those are suitable for a period-correct corset, but I can advise on the best period fabrics for corsets if that is a concern for you. Choices such as brocaded or satin coutil, silk satin or silk brocade are going to cost extra (please see the price list below). Most types of ribbon will work well with this corset. The base price is for a 2-layer corset without ribbon casings ($225 with ribbon casings). This corset can also be made as a single layer coutil corset with ribbon casings for $200.
Extras can include lace or flossing, or extra-wide or gold studded busks. If you want some decoration on your corset that is not described here please email me for a quote.
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Price List
Base price for this corset $200
Extra-wide or gold-studded busk $10
Corset flossing $25 for top or bottom
English cotton lace $15 for top or bottom
Other lace (clients' choice) depending on the price of the lace
Special fabrics $10 and up, depending on the fabric
Custom embroidery please email me for a quote
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