Aphrodite Fashion Corset Digital Sewing Pattern
The Aphrodite is a reversible under-bust style of bodice in a corset (stays, waspie, bodies) style, designed to layer over your clothing. Aphrodite has 2 views; View A is a reversible bodice, while View B gives the option to add an open front skirt.
The Aphrodite has a centre front closure and adjustable shoulder straps which tie together.
This garment is a fashion statement and is not intended to be worn for support, however, the maker can add boning to create a historic silhouette.
Full instructions are included to adjust your pattern to meet the needs of your one of a kind shape. There is also an included specialty instruction section to help the home sewist learn corsetry basics such as interlining, boning and eyelets.
This pattern has an adjustable fit with a small amount of ease so consider this when picking your size. Remember to make a toile!
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced sewist.
Fabric Recommendations
Main, Lining (reverse) and Interfacing
Use something structured for at least one layer - duck drill or canvas work very well.
You can use something softer for the reverse layer - quilting cotton, linen or cotton sateen. Alternatively interline/interface softer fabrics with canvas to give them the structure needed
Metric
All Sizes View A: 112cm Wide Fabric requires 120cm minimum
All Sizes View A: 120cm Wide Fabric requires 100cm minimum
Imperial
All Sizes View A: 44" Wide Fabric requires 47.2 inches minimum
All Sizes View A: 47.2" Wide Fabric requires 37.2 Inches minimum
VIEW B
For the skirt add on, add another 250cm (98 inches) to the fabric required.
Notions
For information about specialty notions such as interfacing, interlining, boning and eyelets, please follow the guides available in the special instructions included in the pattern.
Thread
Medium to heavy woven interfacing. 1.5 meters for single layer or 3 meters for double layer
Boning (plastic, balene, zip ties, cordage or spiral are all applicable options)
3m/3.2 Yards of 2.5cm (1") Twill Tape for boning channels (optional)
Metal Eyelets (6mm suggested) or Perle Embroidery Thread
Ribbon or tape to tie (3 meters/3.2 Yards min)
For Zip closure option: 1x coat zip 15cm long
The Aphrodite is a reversible under-bust style of bodice in a corset (stays, waspie, bodies) style, designed to layer over your clothing. Aphrodite has 2 views; View A is a reversible bodice, while View B gives the option to add an open front skirt.
The Aphrodite has a centre front closure and adjustable shoulder straps which tie together.
This garment is a fashion statement and is not intended to be worn for support, however, the maker can add boning to create a historic silhouette.
Full instructions are included to adjust your pattern to meet the needs of your one of a kind shape. There is also an included specialty instruction section to help the home sewist learn corsetry basics such as interlining, boning and eyelets.
This pattern has an adjustable fit with a small amount of ease so consider this when picking your size. Remember to make a toile!
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced sewist.
Fabric Recommendations
Main, Lining (reverse) and Interfacing
Use something structured for at least one layer - duck drill or canvas work very well.
You can use something softer for the reverse layer - quilting cotton, linen or cotton sateen. Alternatively interline/interface softer fabrics with canvas to give them the structure needed
Metric
All Sizes View A: 112cm Wide Fabric requires 120cm minimum
All Sizes View A: 120cm Wide Fabric requires 100cm minimum
Imperial
All Sizes View A: 44" Wide Fabric requires 47.2 inches minimum
All Sizes View A: 47.2" Wide Fabric requires 37.2 Inches minimum
VIEW B
For the skirt add on, add another 250cm (98 inches) to the fabric required.
Notions
For information about specialty notions such as interfacing, interlining, boning and eyelets, please follow the guides available in the special instructions included in the pattern.
Thread
Medium to heavy woven interfacing. 1.5 meters for single layer or 3 meters for double layer
Boning (plastic, balene, zip ties, cordage or spiral are all applicable options)
3m/3.2 Yards of 2.5cm (1") Twill Tape for boning channels (optional)
Metal Eyelets (6mm suggested) or Perle Embroidery Thread
Ribbon or tape to tie (3 meters/3.2 Yards min)
For Zip closure option: 1x coat zip 15cm long
The Aphrodite is a reversible under-bust style of bodice in a corset (stays, waspie, bodies) style, designed to layer over your clothing. Aphrodite has 2 views; View A is a reversible bodice, while View B gives the option to add an open front skirt.
The Aphrodite has a centre front closure and adjustable shoulder straps which tie together.
This garment is a fashion statement and is not intended to be worn for support, however, the maker can add boning to create a historic silhouette.
Full instructions are included to adjust your pattern to meet the needs of your one of a kind shape. There is also an included specialty instruction section to help the home sewist learn corsetry basics such as interlining, boning and eyelets.
This pattern has an adjustable fit with a small amount of ease so consider this when picking your size. Remember to make a toile!
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced sewist.
Fabric Recommendations
Main, Lining (reverse) and Interfacing
Use something structured for at least one layer - duck drill or canvas work very well.
You can use something softer for the reverse layer - quilting cotton, linen or cotton sateen. Alternatively interline/interface softer fabrics with canvas to give them the structure needed
Metric
All Sizes View A: 112cm Wide Fabric requires 120cm minimum
All Sizes View A: 120cm Wide Fabric requires 100cm minimum
Imperial
All Sizes View A: 44" Wide Fabric requires 47.2 inches minimum
All Sizes View A: 47.2" Wide Fabric requires 37.2 Inches minimum
VIEW B
For the skirt add on, add another 250cm (98 inches) to the fabric required.
Notions
For information about specialty notions such as interfacing, interlining, boning and eyelets, please follow the guides available in the special instructions included in the pattern.
Thread
Medium to heavy woven interfacing. 1.5 meters for single layer or 3 meters for double layer
Boning (plastic, balene, zip ties, cordage or spiral are all applicable options)
3m/3.2 Yards of 2.5cm (1") Twill Tape for boning channels (optional)
Metal Eyelets (6mm suggested) or Perle Embroidery Thread
Ribbon or tape to tie (3 meters/3.2 Yards min)
For Zip closure option: 1x coat zip 15cm long
