Underbust Corsets
Skill Level: Advanced
Close-fitting, interfaced, boned, lined, underbust corsets have seam detail, shaped hemline, back lacing/panel, front extension and busk closing. A: Purchased trim finish. B: Bias lower side-front and side-back, continuous bias finish, and purchased trim.
Cosplay by McCall's patterns feature:
- Bonus tips
- Clear, step-by-step instructions
- A larger pattern envelope
- Unique designs for cosplayers
FABRICS: Novelty Sequin, Brocade, Silk/Embroidered Silk, Taffeta. Lining: Twill, Coutil. Interfacing: Sew-In.
NOTIONS: A, B: 61/2 yds. (6 m) of Corset Lacing or Cording, Two Shoe Lace Aglets, One 10" (26 cm) Stud Busk. Boning: See Sewing Instructions. A: 31/4 yds. (3.0 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Grosgrain Ribbon, 3/8 yd. (0.4 m) of 2" (5 cm) Grosgrain Ribbon, Twenty-Six 1/4" (0.6 cm) Two-Part Eyelets. B: 13/8 yds. (1.3 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Lace Trim, 3/8 yd. (0.4 m) of 11/2" (3.8 cm) Grosgrain Ribbon, Twenty-Eight 1/4" (0.6 cm) Two-Part Eyelets.
Size Combinations: A5(6-8-10-12-14), E5(14-16-18-20-22)
| Fabric widths given in inches. | ||||||||||
SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
UNDERBUST CORSET A | ||||||||||
45"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
60"*** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
LINING A | ||||||||||
| 45"*** | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
| 56"*** | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | yds. |
| INTERFACING A - 18", 20" - 13/8 yds. | ||||||||||
| UNDERBUST CORSET B | ||||||||||
| 45", 60"*** - 7/8 yd. | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST B (Binding) - 45", 60"*** - 7/8 yd. | ||||||||||
| LINING B - 45", 56"*** - 7/8 yd. | ||||||||||
| SEW-IN INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
| 18", 20" | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | yds. |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A | 211/4 | 211/2 | 213/4 | 22 | 221/4 | 221/2 | 223/4 | 23 | 231/4 | ins. |
| B | 22 | 221/4 | 221/2 | 223/4 | 23 | 231/4 | 231/2 | 233/4 | 24 | ins. |
| Fabric widths given in centimeters. | ||||||||||
| SIZES | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| UNDERBUST CORSET A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
| 150 cm*** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
| LINING A | ||||||||||
| 115 cm*** | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
| 142 cm*** | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | m |
| INTERFACING A - 46 cm, 51 cm - 1.3 m | ||||||||||
| UNDERBUST CORSET B | ||||||||||
| 115 cm, 150 cm*** - 0.8 m | ||||||||||
| CONTRAST B (Binding) - 115 cm, 150 cm*** - 0.8 m | ||||||||||
| LINING B - 115 cm, 142 cm*** - 0.8 m | ||||||||||
| SEW-IN INTERFACING B | ||||||||||
| 46 cm, 51 cm | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | m |
| FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||
| Back length from base of neck | ||||||||||
| A | 54.6 | 55.3 | 56.0 | 56 | 56.6 | 57.3 | 58.0 | 59 | 59.6 | cm |
| B | 56 | 56.6 | 57.3 | 58.0 | 59 | 59.6 | 60.3 | 61.0 | 61 | cm |