How to Edge Around Tabs
After the binding is secured to the front of the corset, slash the tabs free from each other.
To finish the edge of the binding, fold it around the edge.
Then fold the body of the binding tightly around the edge of the corset.
It can be very difficult to catch the binding tightly using a sewing machine. If you would prefer, use a whip stitch to secure the back side of the binding to the back side of the corset.
If you want to use a sewing machine, place the leading edge of the corset under the presser foot and top-stitch. Follow the already secured edge of the binding. You will need to tighten the binding very frequently as you work your way along the edge of the corset.
When stitching at the turns of the tabs, pull the adjoining tabs so the edging appears as straight as possible. This will allow you to pull the binding as straight as possible and hopefully catch the underside the whole distance. Don’t be surprised if some of the edge binding is loose when you are finished, especially where the binding turns around the tabs. Use a whip stitch to secure any loose points in the binding.
When the edge has been bound, it should look something like this from the outside.
And like this from the inside.
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Tight corners, I wasn’t brave enough to do by machine. I may have to try it on a sample before I commit to a whole piece. :D
It involves a lot of stopping, lifting the foot, turning the corset in the machine every stitch or two, and hand-walking the needle when going around turns. Still, I’ve found it’s worth while for the time it saves on the straight parts.