By Sidney Eileen » Free Clothing Patterns

New Tutorial – Drafting an Underbust Corset From Scale

Sidney Eileen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:32:51 +0000

The first part of that material is something I've been asked for time and time again, a piece on pattern drafting. This only begins to scratch the surface of the subject of corset pattern drafting, but starting from scale patterns and pattern modification is a great way to cut your teeth on the subject. By starting with a scale or other existing pattern, you don't have to guess about shape, and can familiarize yourself with how the lines of the pattern affect the final design of the corset.

Drafting an Underbust Corset from Scale

Sidney Eileen — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:39:05 +0000

This tutorial walks you through the process of taking a scale underbust pattern and transforming it into a full-size pattern, altering it as needed to fit your measurements. Included are four vertical-panel underbust patterns you can use to create your own pattern. The alteration information in this tutorial can also be used to help you modify a commercial pattern to fit.

My Illness – Closing Business

Sidney Eileen — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:03:46 +0000

I have been ill for six years, disabled for two, and have only now finally received a diagnosis. The path to that diagnosis has been a constant battle with the health care system in the US, its reluctance to treat those who don’t have financial resources to bleed, and its reluctance to acknowledge that my [...]

Corset Drafting Notes – Gores

Sidney Eileen — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:34:05 +0000

I give some tips for drafting a gored corset pattern which will probably be most helpful to people who already know how to draft their own basic corsets, or at least already have a vertical panel corset pattern they know fits.

I Have an Email Newsletter – Subscribe Today

Sidney Eileen — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:08:53 +0000

I have set up a new email newsletter! I’m planning to send a new newsletter every 1-2 weeks. It will summarize current projects, recently posted information and tutorials, and inform of upcoming workshops, shows, and other events, allowing you, my valued readers, to stay informed on my current events without checking an RSS or other [...]

Sewing Commissions Closed

Sidney Eileen — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:59:46 +0000

To make a long story short, all sewing commissions are temporarily closed. I am working on the corset orders already arranged, and I welcome inquiries, but I cannot commit to new commissions at this time. I do not know when I will open my business to new orders again. The long story sounds like [...]

How to Draft a Pattern for Fitted Gaiters

Sidney Eileen — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:00:10 +0000

This tutorial describes how to use measurements to create a pattern for a fitted pair of gaiters. This particular pattern is for two-layer gaiters with a one-inch overlap on the closure, top and bottom edges that are turned inside, and designed to be worn with flat shoes. Easy variations will be mentioned when appropriate.

Computer Access Restored

Sidney Eileen — Sat, 21 May 2011 05:47:16 +0000

Tonight I am delighted to announced that I have my own working computer again, so I will no longer be having to borrow time on friends’ computers to be able to do my email and make updates to my site. This means I can get back to work finishing the site updates and enhancements I [...]

Video Corset Tutorials

Sidney Eileen — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:01:10 +0000

For those interested in corset making and wearing, you may want to check out bishonenranger’s YouTube Channel, which is full of excellent videos on everything from fitting and buying a corset, to wearing a corset daily, corset making, and even corset drafting.

Historical Inspirations – 18th Century Men

Sidney Eileen — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:23:31 +0000

I posted this lovely link to my Facebook page while this site was still under construction, but I love it enough to share it again here. The LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) posted photos and patterns of four absolutely gorgeous men's 18'th Century jackets which are in their collection.