Folkwear 267 M'Lady's Corset

Buy the 267 M'Lady's Corset sewing pattern from Folkwear. This fun and fashionable pattern is representative of the late 16th century and early 17th century garments worn by upper class women in the royal courts and peasant women in their daily lives. The square-neck corset laces in back with purchased or handmade eyelets (instructions in pattern). The scoop-neck corset fastens in front with purchased hook-and-eye tape, and features a peplum that echoes the waistline tabs of 16th-century doublets and corsets. Both versions feature the Elizabethan-era dropped centre front waist. Make the scoop-neck version one or two sizes larger and wear as a vest. Pattern includes historical notes and a resource list for corset-making supplies.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: For outer layer, medium to heavy-weight stable fabrics that do not drape, such as silk satin, brocade, damask, shantung, dupioni; cotton damask, brocade; linens and blends. For lining, same as outer layer or slightly lighter-weight equivalent.

Fabric requirements: 

Square-neck corset: 25" (65 cm) fabric and lining - without nap: 1 - 1 1/2 yd (0.9 - 1.4 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric and lining: 5/8 - 1 yd (0.5 - 0.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric and lining: 5/8 - 3/4 yd (0.5 - 0.7 m).

Scoop-neck corset: 25" (65 cm) fabric and lining - without nap: 1 1/8 - 1 3/4 yd (1 - 1.6 m) // 45" (115 cm) wide fabric and lining: 7/8 - 1 1/4 yd (0.8 - 1.1 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric and lining: 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m).

Sizing: XS - 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 - 28/30). Please check the size chart.

Notions: Square-neck corset: Thread; 8 eyelets for strap lacing and 24 eyelets for back lacing, or embroidery floss for making your own eyelets (instructions in pattern); 1 yd (0.95 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) ribbon or lacing for straps and 2 3/4 yd (2.55 m) of 1/4" (6 mm) ribbon or lacing for back // Scoop-neck corset: Thread; 7/8 yd (0.8 m) hook-and-eye tape.

Sew-through boning: Square-neck corset: 5 yd (4.6 m) for sizes XS-S; 5 1/2 yd (5 m) for sizes M-XL; 5 7/8 yd (5.4 m) for sizes 2XL-3XL // Scoop-neck corset: 2 1/2 yd (2.3 m) for sizes XS-S; 2 5/8 yd (2.4 m) for sizes M-XL; 2 3/4 yd (2.5 m) for sizes 2XL-3XL // Note: If additional stiffness is desired, substitute steel boning and casings.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (39 pages); 36″ wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.

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