How to make a Waist Cincher.....with Fabric (Budget Cincher)

check out my instructions on how to make a duck tape cincher (when your really on a budget) from Monday 02/28/11.  I think Cinchers are great it flattens your tummy and gives you great posture.  You can wear them on top of your clothes or under your clothes.- KITTY  


re-post: http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/jacci-jayes-corset-pattern/instructions/1

This tutorial will walk you through how to construct a basic Corset or Waist Cincher. Once you get these basic steps down, you can elaborate on your details and pattern making. I will be using my basic 4 pc. waist cincher pattern, but these same rules apply no matter what corset pattern you decide to use.

Decorative outer/fashion fabric: You can use any durable, non-stretch woven fabric like cotton, silk, twill or linen.

Lining: Coutil (also spelled Coutille) is a woven cloth created specifically for making corsets— but any woven like cotton or cotton blend works as well; such as canvas, duck, or twill.

Busk (also spelled busque): The rigid element of a corset placed at the center front and also serves as a closure. 1 pair.

Boning: The corset pictured here has 20 spiral steel bones, you will need 2 bones / seam, as well as 4 for the back panel and 2 for the front.

Heavy-weight fusible interfacing, all-purpose thread, corset lacing, grommets, grosgrain ribbon or twill tape.

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http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/jacci-jayes-corset-pattern/instructions/1