How to Make a Floating Corset Cover

Like with the busk area, when you are securing the cover to the grommet area, take care that the cover material is tight against the edge of the corset while you stitch. I usually make adjustments by hand while sewing. You may find it easier to pin along the nearest seam. Stitch as close to the bone as you can without hitting it, so this seam will not interfere with the grommet area.

How to Make a Floating Corset Cover, by Sidney Eileen

How to Make a Floating Corset Cover - 21, by Sidney Eileen — Stitch down the other side of the grommet area while continuing to make sure your cover material is smooth and even.

How to Make a Floating Cover - 22, by Sidney Eileen — This is one half of the corset, with the cover secured on all edges.

How to Make a Floating Cover - 23, by Sidney Eileen — Take the cover for the other half of the corset and fold the front edge on a smooth and even line, making sure the seams for the busk panel line up. Use pins or an iron if you need to.

How to Make a Floating Cover - 24, by Sidney Eileen — Snug the peg side up to the hook side and mark the locations of the pegs on the cover fabric.

How to Make a Floating Corset Cover - 25, by Sidney Eileen — Attach the cover material to the busk.

Use an awl to work the pegs through the cover material. Then pin the cover snugly to the core at the top and bottom edges. Any bagginess or uneven pulling you see now will still remain in the finished corset.