I published this article a couple months ago on Fashion Students Online, but today added it to the articles published directly on this web site.

How to Add Waist Tape to a Corset

Waist tape is twill tape, tailor’s tape, or other sturdy ribbon used to re-enforce the waistline of a corset. It’s not essential, but it does increase the durability of a corset by easing stress on the seams along the the highest stress point – the waist line. This tutorial describes several different methods of including waist tape in your corset.