Sewing a Corset Cover With Embroidery

I really wanted to make another corset cover—this time without rushing, using a properly drafted Edwardian pattern. These garments were often beautifully detailed, even though they were rarely seen!

Digitizing broderie anglaise for the embroidery machine was a fun challenge, though cutting it out required sharper scissors (and some patience).

The pattern came from The Edwardian Modiste by Frances Grimble, a book I picked up secondhand from a library sale. The Lavolta Press edition seems pricey these days—hopefully that will change!

00:00 Choosing a Corset Cover Pattern
01:27 Digitizing Historical Embroidery
02:54 Drafting the Edwardian Corset Cover Pattern
03:28 Sewing the Corset Cover
03:54 Historical Embroidery by Machine
04:49 Cutting Out Broderie Anglaise
05:34 Embroidering and Making the Sleeves
07:08 Adding the Belt
08:00 Wearing the Corset Cover