Cute Corset Cover Upcycle
Today we are, in fact, doing another refashion or garment renovation as I like to call it. Refashioning is so much fun and in today’s tutorial, I will show you how I took a boring blouse and transformed it into a cute corset cover.
Tools and materials:
- Blouse
- Scissors
- Pins
- Sewing machine
- Seam binding
Plan
It’s true that when it comes to refashioning projects, I make up a lot as I go along, but it’s still important to have a plan. For this project, I planned that I would create a sort of casing waistline that would be gathered.
I then tried on the blouse so that I could get all the measurements perfect. Once I had a plan in mind, I got to work!
Mark the blouse
Using pins, I marked the band at the bottom of the blouse and I also marked the waistline.
Cut the blouse
I went ahead and cut along the measurement under the bust adding in seam allowance.
I also cut down my band, adding seam allowance.
Take in the sides
I decided that I wanted to take in the sides a little. I first sewed a basting stitch and then tried the shirt on to make sure it fit well before actually taking it in.
Make a casing
The corset cover was looking really nice and it was time to work on the casing. I wanted to use some bias binding but the tapes I had were either too wide or too thin. I thought about making my own but I realized I had enough plain fabric from the piece I cut off of the blouse.
First, I had to cut the plain fabric for the casing.
From the fabric, I had to create two pieces, one circular and one open, to attach to the bodice.
I attached the underside first.
I then topstitched on the top layer of the casing, leaving a little opening at the center front.
Add finishing touches
I decided to use this white seam binding to thread through the casing and tie at the front.
Lastly, I switched out the buttons for higher quality, white buttons. I really believe that it’s the little details that make all the difference!
After trying it on, I found it to be a little too blouse-like, so I shortened it and took it in at the sides a bit to get the perfect corset cover.
I really love this corset cover! I think I’ll make one in every color! Share your thoughts on this refashion project in the comments below!
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Love it! Cant wait to try it with my granddaughter.
just looking at yours gets me in the mood for spring. it looks so comfy.