Foundation Bustier Construction Techniques
This lesson is how to construct a bustier and is a continuation of our lesson on how to drape a bustier. You will learn about different types of closures and interfacings and the various tools used to construct a bustier. We will teach you how to stabilize the edges and how to bone, press and line your bustier. By learning how to drape and construct a bustier, you will be able to design many interesting variations and even use it as a foundation garment for dresses and jumpsuits.
Learning how to drape and construct a bustier is the foundation of learning bridal dressmaking courses online.
| Module | Description | Step |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Types of Boning | 1-5 |
| 2 | Different Types of Casings | 1-7 |
| 3 | Different Types of Closures & Interfacings | 1-7 |
| 4 | Boning a Foundation Bustier | 1-9 |
| 5 | Pressing the Boned Bustier | 1-3 |
| 6 | Stay-stitching the Waist & Neckline | 1-3 |
| 7 | Joining the Center Front & Inserting the Boning | 1-2 |
| 8 | Finishing the Bustier | 1-10 |
MODULE 1 • Types of Boning
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Today I would like to discuss the supplies that are used when creating a foundation bustier. |
| 2 | Let’s start with the boning choices. These are the areas where we would be putting our boning. |
| 3A | Now, I’d like to talk about the boning. The first boning I’m going to talk about is the steel wire boning. It’s very flexible. Your body can move, any which way. |
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