Today I was both in the mood, and felt mentally coherent enough to write up a tutorial.  This particular one is years in the making, as I took all the photos intending to write this tutorial a number of years ago.  At long last, here it is.

How to Make a Floating Cover

A floating cover is when the cover of a corset is only attached at the edges of the corset, rather than being stitched into the core layers and boning along every seam.  Sometimes this is done so that the boning channels are hidden from view.  Other times it is done so that extra embellishment may be done to the cover which crosses panels and boning areas, like embroidery or applique.  This tutorial shows how I make floating covers on corsets.  In the process, I also create a floating lining.