How to Make a Corset Using the Welt-Seam Method
Finish the Back Edge
After attaching Panel 1, iron the fold-over allowance towards the inside of the corset.
Top stitch along the back edge, just far enough in to create a boning channel. I used 1/4” spring steel to either side of the grommets, so I stitched a little more than 1/4” from the back edge of the corset.
On the back side of the corset, fold the remaining allowance back towards the new seam, hiding the raw edges.
Press it.
From the outside of the corset, top stitch again. Leave enough room for grommets between the back edge boning channel and this seam. I use medium sized grommets, so I left a 5/8” gap. This put my back edge further to the right than marks on the presser foot plate, so I created a temporary mark with Sharpie. Sharpie is usually removable with rubbing alcohol, but you’ll want to test to make sure before drawing on your machine. Alternatively, you can put down a piece of masking tape and draw on that.
Top stitch again to create a second boning channel.
You should now have a strip for grommets, bordered on both sides with a boning channel.
The image below shows the inside of the corset after the back edge is complete.
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I’m not sure if it’s just me, but your tutorial stops at the “Cut out your materials” section without going further. Is there a link somewhere I’m missing? Thanks so much.
There should be a box floating at the bottom of the page, visible at all times, with the label “Page:” Followed by page numbers. Click on the number “2” to continue to page two.
Hi. You need to go thru pages 1-6. Just push the page number to continue the instructions.