Description:

Black Snail Patterns is a small bussines in Austria specialised in historically accurate patterns. The patterns come with detailed instructions and if you still have some questions or comments, you can ask them in a Facebook group made by the lady behind Black Snail Patterns!

A pattern for a Victorian corset.
This is what Black Snail Patterns shares about this pattern:

Victorian corset pattern about 1880 – late bustle era

The pattern is adapted to an original corset about 1880 and contains 5 panels.
It can be sewn with a wide busk or a spoon busk. Boning is designated at all seams, additional boning can be added as desired. Very comfortable to wear.

Also suitable for steampunk costumes.

The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions.
It is a multi-size pattern, you can choose between US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and US 18-26 (EU 44-52).

Fabric recommended: Coutil or other strong fabric

Skill: Intermediate
Size: 34-52(US 8-26)
Yardage:
8 – 18 (34 – 44):
Upper fabric: 1yd with a width of 55“ / 90cm with a width of 140cm
Lining: 0.5yd with a width of 55“ / 50cm with a width of 140cm
20-30(46-56):
Upper fabric: 1.1yd with a width of 55“ / 1m with a width of 140cm
Lining: 0.5yd with a width of 55“ / 50cm with a width of 140cm

Spiral wire 7mm: 7.7 yd. (7m) + end caps
Plastic coated metal boning ca.10mm wide: 1.7yd (1,5m)
Busk: 13“ (33cm) this is an approximate value, length of busk is determined at your mock-up)
Twill tape or grosgrain ribbon: Width 5/8“ to 11/4“ (1,5 to 3cm): 1.1yd (1m) - 1.7yd (1,5m)
Bias binding: 2.8yd (2,5m) - 3.3yd (3 m)
Grommets with a diameter of 4mm
Lace: 6-6.5yd (5-6m)