Between this and the the Bernadette Banner corset video, it feels like all of CosTube is on a crusade to bust bad corsetry myths! I love it!

@oliveward4892

3 жыл бұрын

and karolina zebrowska!! she's a huge corset mythbuster

@hotjanuary

3 жыл бұрын

You have to see priorattire touching her toes, doing push-ups, and kickboxing in her summer reproduction corset.

@angellover02171

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Lucy corsetry.

@johannageisel5390

3 жыл бұрын

I, for my part, will be honoured to join the corsades.

@sentienttapioca5409

3 жыл бұрын

@@hotjanuary Ahh, she's amazing! I met her at a Victorian weekend at my local museum - she had a room set up to showcase her work - and my cousin and I felt a complete pair of wallies during the afternoon tea, sitting right next to her in our novice attempts at historical costume, and could hardly speak to her 😅 Still, she gave us some great words of advice and encouragement, and I was honestly starstruck the whole time 😂

so gorgeous, but MATH!!😱

@sausagepeels428

3 жыл бұрын

When a kid in the class asks where you'd need math in the future

@hammysauce

3 жыл бұрын

Ugh I know! I don't mind some math but I'm so bad at not trying to rush through those parts because of the hatred.

@josephainsworth4939

3 жыл бұрын

For real. I don’t like math. Now to tell my students why they need math w

With the weight of the crinoline and all of those layers in the petticoat and skirt, a corset is an absolute must in order to keep the weight off of your waist and hips and support all of those layers.

Lily James' natural measurements are supposedly bust 34- waist 24-hips 35. so her waist reduction is only two inches pretty normal for a non-extreme tightlacer.

@echosbento

3 жыл бұрын

@@MidnightFox2189 Where on earth are you getting a 19 in measurement? Everywhere I've looked has said the corsets waist measurement was 22 in. And either way, even a 5 in reduction for a short period of time isn't always bad. My everyday corsets are generally a 4 in reduction and as long as I'm careful and don't try to wear it forever I'm fine, my chest binder makes it more difficult to breathe than any corset ever has

@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE

3 жыл бұрын

Here it even says 17 inches. So, who knows how small they made her lol abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/cinderella-star-lily-james-sets-record-straight-photoshopped/story?id=29367392

@drew-agay765

3 жыл бұрын

@@echosbento oh yeah, chest binders are aaaah for breathing XD corsets honestly sound more comfortable than them.

@bestie9744

3 жыл бұрын

@@NataliaPessoaXOXOMAKE abc news is in no way a reliable source

@MildlyRabid

3 жыл бұрын

that is an 8 percent reduction.

Something that’s also important when looking at actresses wearing corsets for film is that honestly, not all costuming departments, directors, etc. give the actress time to season the corset, either because they don’t know that it’s a thing or more likely they simply don’t have time. Of course there’s also the problem of not everyone in the industry caring about the comfort of their actresses in the first place but that’s a whole other issue. But yeah, it’s basically being forced to wear brand new stiff shoes for full days of filming, of course it’s going to be uncomfortable.

Let's also stress that tight lacing also doesn't mean that you can't breathe. If you can't breathe, you don't wear it. It also takes time, no one just jumps into a corset and laces themselves with a 4 inch reduction. It takes getting used to and adjusting your body. Just like wearing heels does.

@olgahein4384

3 жыл бұрын

Eh, to be honest, I did lace with a 4 inc (actually, 6 inch) reduction. And it happened with a gothic fashion corset from Burlesque, at that. I just started working in that gothic store when the manager was thinking about adding a new type of corset to our range, that were made for fuller figures especially (the idea was to tight lace, but wihtout having those 'back boobs', if you know what i mean). And I just fit the body type. So, she measured my waist (32 1/2 inches) and because I never wore a corset before, decided to start with a 32 corset. Closed it completely and I didn't notice. Moved on to 30, same. Then to 28, and that's when I asked her when she will start this 'tight lacing' she was talking about. Those were, btw, with metal spiral boning. Btw, I just have a perfect body for tight lacing. Hips and shoulders are wide, but towards the waist especially my rip bones are getting slimmer in a conic shape. Also, turns out my organs are some loose chicks, you can squish them around as you please. (I was also told, those 2 characteristics of my body will make child birth easy peasy for me). Well, I also didn't have a single strand of muscle in my body back then, so yeah. I started to feel tight laced with a 26 inch corset, and that was cause I was feeling it agains my bones. Could still work for 6 hours straigt in it at the shop, after adjusting my breathing.

The same goes for bras, you get one that fits perfectly, then you get the same size in different brands then oh boy here's the fun you spill out everywhere, or you find that its either too small or too big, not all sizes sre uniform and consistent. Definitely a major bugbear.

@AnniCarlsson

3 жыл бұрын

But allsaw good becouse that bra fit some other breasts better instead that can´t have your perfect one. That I can´t understand when people complein about sizes when the ones that not fit you fit so good on others. Just becouse we don´t look a like.

@thisismyname3328

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, it took me years to find the right bra for me, so, naturally, when I did, I bought like 10 bras. I am, however, thinking of switching to corsets, just for the fun of it.

i have a dear friend who always wears a corset contradancing (which is so vigorous that runners get winded doing it until they get used to it)...and she is a tornado out there on the dance floor, twirling her skirts til they fly! so, yes, you *can* breathe in a corset!

@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim

Жыл бұрын

Contradance is so fun!!

I don't think tightlacing for a costume/special event is a bad thing. Daily wear maybe wouldn't be very healthy. We've demonized the idea of tightlacing- even historically women didn't tightlace often. You could argue high heels aren't healthy either. I think moderation is good.

@Paige-kc2ho

3 жыл бұрын

I knew a lady who wore TALL heels so frequently by the time she was 50 she could ONLY wear 4in or higher heels because she shortened the tendons in her heels

@spy6205

3 жыл бұрын

@@Paige-kc2ho oh, that’s similar to my grandma! She wore 3-5” heels daily her entire life and now her feet reject anything without a heel. It gives her intense pain up her legs and through her back and feet. She wears 3-4” wedged sandals constantly now that she’s retired and if she must wear sneakers, she wears ones with a wedge heel. She even goes hiking in her wedged sneakers. You’ll never catch her in flat shoes... even her slippers have a 2” wedge! lol

@misstensecret4156

3 жыл бұрын

The unhealthy part in tightlacing is mostly your muscles becoming too weak because they get trained less. Funny thing with heels, because of my high arches I actually got issues because of shoes being too flat and now I probably have to get surgery to solve those issues

@Icefairydancer

3 жыл бұрын

@@misstensecret4156 Yeah, tightlacing is perfectly healthy as long as it's not too tight on the top (around your ribs) for too long, you do something to strengthen your core when you're not corseted, and it's not messing with your digestion or ability to consume enough calories.

I made myself a corset in the summer to wear with my Halloween costume, gave me about 4 inches waist reduction, but because I broke it in gradually , I can barely feel the reduction now. So thanks for talking about tightlacing accurately!

@animehuntress9018

3 жыл бұрын

I had a friend make mine, lol. Took us a while to get there, and we used hooks. She worked on that and I worked on crocheting lace for her costume as well as doing her hemming and making some adjustments to my store bought costume so it would fit better, and work with the corset. The reason I wore it for that occasion was my costume was off the shoulder, and I have a LARGE bust. I can't do strapless or off the shoulder anything without a corset, just doesn't work. Its fun to co-op with a friend, or friends. Delegating tasks to people who are better at something is great and watching it come together was fun. I hand sew so hemming is something I'm fairly fast at. She's better with patterns and adjustments to patterns. I'm good taking something already made and adjusting it. I also just like making lace, it's so much fun!

@humanperson1835

3 жыл бұрын

Woah, I didn't know men wore corsets too. Is it shaped the same? Since men don't exactly have breasts, I assume it would be shaped a bit differently

@liamj.powell4696

3 жыл бұрын

@@humanperson1835 the corset I drafted for myself was an under bust corset, so I didn’t need to worry about trying to make something for features I don’t have, otherwise it was just a case of making it custom to my waist and hips measurements for how I wanted it to look

@magiv4205

3 жыл бұрын

I think corsets on men are fantastic! It's such a shame it's stigmatized nowadays. It looks so slick!

@humanperson1835

3 жыл бұрын

@@liamj.powell4696 damn, that sounds awesome. Sounds like it took loads of work. Bet it looks great

They should feel like a hug, they’re really for supporting the weight of the skirts.

@breeskylerwalker_official

3 жыл бұрын

and for bust support, like a bra

Again, you are amazing. I can’t believe you’re self taught. I want to be you when I grow up. Oh, btw, I’m 69!

I think the flossing is amazing, even if it doesn’t go in the same direction. Plus it fits the story line. The fairy godmother was a bit chaotic in the movie, as well as her magic. While I don’t think I would have noticed the flossing going in different directions, it serves as a sweet homage to the fairy godmother’s character, making small “mistakes” and still making them beautiful and adding to the look. Fairies were believed to be beings of nature, after all. And it is nature’s asymmetrical tendencies where we find the most beauty.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s a great point!

@JenniferBristol

2 жыл бұрын

@@BellaMaesDesigns if you look at the front of your corset, the flossing all points away from the front. It looks right.

FINALLY! Someone saying she was laced and measured 22", and NOT claiming 17". 17" is very unrealistic considering her height and proportions. I'm definitely planning on making some kind of chemise, corset, and maybe a corset cover for wearing under my wedding dress. Can hardly wait to make my wedding dress!

@Jackson-nr2mw

3 жыл бұрын

omg yes! lily james is a thin and small lady, a 21-inch waist is TOTALLY achievable for her, also she had to dance and act all day in that costume. if it was really that restrictive, she wouldn't be wearing it

@evilvampireduck

3 жыл бұрын

Lily James herself said she was laced down to 17 inches, and some quick research said she has a 22 inch waist naturally

@AllThePeppermint

3 жыл бұрын

Taylor Knight, maybe it felt that way, but unless she has been waist training A LONG TIME, 5" waist reduction is basically impossible, and visually would look extremely disproportionate and unappealing. Also, the body double for Lily James is seen practicing dancing corseted. She isn't that reduced. Her waist looks similarly proportionate, lean, and shapely. There is A LOT to be said for being tall, svelte, and wearing garments meant to make the waist look as tiny as possible thanks to tricking the brain-eye perception connection. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.

@thearchivemermaid2033

3 жыл бұрын

Lily James did say she had a 17" waist but she also said the dress made her weigh "four times heavier" (Lily James is around 120 lbs) the dress is made of tulle not lead.

@AllThePeppermint

3 жыл бұрын

Katrina DeKarver, exactly. She was, in all likelihood, exaggerating her waist size when corseted.

Your second mockup is so terribly cute! It is most of a sundress!

@erinmalone2669

3 жыл бұрын

Summer music festival vibes

I swear if you don’t make Odette’s dress from Barbie of Swan Lake within the next year, I’m gonna unsubscribe. Lol I love your video.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm....😂😂😂

@brennap3310

3 жыл бұрын

@@BellaMaesDesigns Odette’s white/teal dress pleeeease 😊as a secondary option!

I absolutely LOVE wearing corsets. I have back problems and abdominal pain and wearing one relieves that pain and supports me. I suppose it's way cuter than the back brace. I want to make some and wear them. I am disabled now and I can wear whatever I want and I want to make my own wardrobe. I would like to make historically inspired items. And some post apocalyptic style stuff. And I'd like to upcycle.

I view tightlacing sort of like spanx. it''s not something I'd do every day or even often because it's not comfortable, but at a special event where I want to look cute? Yes, I dig the spanx out of the bottom of my underwear drawer.

@VanK782

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's quite the same. While I don't know that much about tight lacing, I would say it takes a bit more getting used to than just spanx

@hollybrooke322

3 жыл бұрын

@@VanK782 I think she may be referring to how often people tight-laced compared to how often she wears spanx.

@VanK782

3 жыл бұрын

@@hollybrooke322 Well yes, that's literally my point. People tight lace on a regular basis so that their body is used to it and they're able to get a better, safer and more comfortable waist reduction. No one occasionally tight laces unless they don't really know what they're doing.

@vysharra

3 жыл бұрын

Tightlacing is more like good boots. You have to spend a lot of money for a custom fit/good materials and then you have to spend some time or deal with some discomfort to ‘break’ it in. But after you dedicate some time to properly getting in tune with it (or deal with blisters/squeezing in my metaphor), it’s insanely comfortable and can make you question why you would go back at all.

@AllThePeppermint

3 жыл бұрын

Karolina M, a tailored corset is way, WAY more comfortable than Spanx.

Building onto the shoe metaphor, some shoes might be uncomfortable at first but you either get used to it or break them in and it’s quite similar with corsets. Someone who hasn’t ever worn a corset is going to be a little uncomfortable at first and whale bone corsets get softer with heat when you wear it and forms to your body, “breaking it in”.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

So true!!

@margotlandspurg2432

3 жыл бұрын

And also, shoes tight laced are quite uncomfortable, you usually need to wear socks (for most laced shoes such as boots) or your feet hurts (like a chemise for a corset)

I absolutely love the colour of this corset. Stunning! I have to say I'm not a fan of Disney, especially the remakes, but this is the right colour for Disney Cinderella in my opinion. You know, it's blue, but resembles the old Cinderella dress, which was silver or silvery blue. It wouldn't look like wedding dress as some people would be afraid when making it similar to the original. I think they should have make the dress lighter and colder shade than they did. Also am I the only one liking the real dress more than in the movie, after changing the colour with a lot of computer work?

@gabrielajunqueira216

3 жыл бұрын

If I'm not mistaken, the actual dress isn't that blue like is in the movie The color was put on in post-production The actual dress, real life, is more silver/lightest-blue

@tink6225

3 жыл бұрын

Disney fumbled with not making it a light icy blue. I myself am very fond of the original colour｡◕‿◕｡

I subscribed once she said people can breathe in corsets. She actually knows her stuff. I'm excited

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks and welcome!

I think her waist looks tiny because it’s already tiny plus she had the super big skirt. The whole contreversy was blown out of proportion 🙄

@bethkrager6529

3 жыл бұрын

People nowadays need to be outraged over everything. It's tiring.

@evilvampireduck

3 жыл бұрын

Idk why they tight laced her for the film since she’s already small. They laced her down to 17 inches and that’s just wILD

@yokhawanha

3 жыл бұрын

Kinda agree, why not add hip bump or enhance the corset hips, it will make the waist looks smaller, this is why corset got bad rep because people wear it incorrectly and super tight lacing.

@sianc7235

3 жыл бұрын

@@evilvampireduck Belle Mae says in the video that Lil James was laced to 22 inches. Another comment has added that Lily James' waist is supposedly typically 24 inches, so it was only a 2 inch reduction - not drastic at all.

@ah5721

3 жыл бұрын

I think the controversy was that the director wanted her to lose a lot of weight to tight lace her as small as she could and it wasn't healthy for the actress

I'm currently making my own corset, have very, very low experience with sewing, but whatever😀. I don't need it to look great, I don't need any special silhouette - I'm doing it for health purposes. I have scoliosis and hypercyfosis and absolutely hated medical corset (so I lied about wearing, well basicly not wearing it; don't do it). I can live almost normally, don't have almost any issues eventhough doctors are always asking if it hurts at least; not at all. Now I'm making my own corset, which is softer and you can actually breath and live in it 😀 (medical corsets are or can be very uncomfortable, especially if you have scoliosis and hypercyfosis combined; but still, people can live in them). It will keep my back straight when sitting in front of computer for hours (quarantine and school). I'm following a 1870's pattern with some adjustements and it's great. I can safely say corsets are comfortable. Thank you for your videos, you encouraged me to finally make my own corset. P.S.: if doctor tells you so, wear your medical corset

@vintagepomegranate2981

3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen Bernadette Banners videos about making/wearing a corset with scoliosis? It was so interesting seeing all the modifications she made

@veronikaczr1105

3 жыл бұрын

@@vintagepomegranate2981 yes, I have, but she had different intentions. Her scoliosis is less flexible than my back, she actually wore corset a lot and it made it fixated in certain position. Also she wanted a symmetrical silhouette which she achieved by padding on one side. My corset is tighter then her😀 my back look different each day (to certain point of course)

@vintagepomegranate2981

3 жыл бұрын

@@veronikaczr1105 Ah that makes sense! I don't know much about scoliosis but I heard that and corsets and my mind immediately went to her videos. Good luck with your corset adventures!!!!! I hope it works for you and you will be in less pain soon 💗💗💗

@veronikaczr1105

3 жыл бұрын

@@vintagepomegranate2981 thank you! To be fair, I experience almost zero pain, so I can say I'm very lucky

the mockup on my shelf has started whispering my name again...

I remember the whole controversy, which I thought was ridiculous, some people just have tiny waist in this mix up world. People please spread word about this channel, donate, and subscribe help this awesome creator. Right we all need something positive to enjoy.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Awwww, thank you so much! ❤️

I’m so excited for thissssss! I wish I could sew so badly, I have such a fascination with sewing and corsets 😭

@kittymowmow12

3 жыл бұрын

Get a decently simple and cheap sewing machine, hit up your local 2nd hand shops and get some tablecloths, curtains, bedsheets, find some really simple tutorials on KZread and just start sewing! It's best to start out with no patterns/VERY simple patterns. Learn how to sew straight and even, how to maneuver fabric, how to put in button holes or zippers. Just start developing skills. Circle skirts are super easy to do, or pillow cases. Or heck, even face masks too! Find some cute fabric squares at Walmart and just go to town. Once you get a good feel for sewing, step up to some more challenging projects. Sewing pockets or doing shirts or even a dress. Then you can start doing more complex projects. All it takes is a little work and you'll be there in no time 😉

@phoebegodsmark56

3 жыл бұрын

For a very basic garment, gertie sews on KZread has a very in detail video of how to make a basic gathered skirt which is very good for beginners so if you get some just basic fabric, nothing expensive or anything and just go for it you might just surprise yourself

@LordofFullmetal

3 жыл бұрын

You can learn. In fact, now's a great time; face masks are ridiculously easy to make, and oh so practical right now. I'm sure there's plenty of tutorials to get you started, and that way you can practice the basics of stitching straight/etc.

Wow that looks lovely!! I really didn’t notice the directional changes until you pointed them out. I doubt I ever would have. I have the same problem when sewing or any making. I see it with the creators critical eye so everything I’m not happy about stand out. Took me years to realize that those things where not in fact highlighted complete with arrows and signs saying “OMG look what she did here”. As Shirley Adams says “it’s a design feature” embrace it! Ok it took me years to embrace it and the realization that I was making things for kids who didn’t stand still so who was going to notice the mistakes. All that said I love it. Most will not even see the difference in the flossing just the beauty in the finished corset and the beautiful flossing detail

@mausemadchenmi7144

3 жыл бұрын

God, I know. I made myself a winter coat, and it’s awesome. But recently some said: That coat is awesome, where did you get it? I told her made it herself, And then Ist made her look look at that teeny tiny arm wrinkle in the lining fabric that no one can see unless I specifically open the coat and point it out.

Finally! Now I understand roll pinning. Thanks Belle Mae.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that’s so great to hear!!

i wish i could even sew a pillowcase but i am watching corset videos in case i wake up with a sudden talent

Before the Automobile - her name is Merja Palkivaara (from Finland). I’ve been following her work for 10 years. Her work is what got me into the world of historical costuming. Her meticulous attention to detail, and her exquisite hand-stitching, are an absolute pleasure to behold.

i absolutely LOVE that you speak correctly and say "based on" and not "based OFF" like so many other people seem to do on the YT. bless you!!!

Most fashion models are 5'8to 5'10 and have to have 34-24-36 measurements for so it's not crazy that Lily James at her height would have a 24 inch waist.

You work so quickly! I could never.

This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. I actually like the clashing blues

It is very lovely!! That is a lot of mockups, but I know the end result was worth it.

Im obsessed with the bright chevron mockup you made its major 😍

I had never heard of roll pinning before, and I can recall several projects that would have benefited from doing this. Thank you for including that detail.

Wait, is 3" reduction considered tight lacing? Gosh I must be exceptionally squishy, because my 1860s corset feels so comfy at 3 inches.

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Some people even say 1” is...but I think it really depends on your body type!

@ah5721

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sarandib22 for me 1" reduction is tightening because I have crazy long ribs and torso. There is only 1" between my ribs and hip bones. Some people have more space between their ribs and hip bones so they can squish smaller. I would say tight lacing is squishing your body down so much that you are doing body modification that makes it hard to breath move and hurt.

@veronikaczr1105

3 жыл бұрын

My corset (not meant for tightlacing, it doesn't have the right shape for max waist reduction) feels the best at three inches waist reduction. So comfortable! I didn't try lacing further since it closes fully at 3 inches red., I would have to adjust it. Edit: I'm not really used to corsets yet so it's not because my body is damaged or wrongly shaped because of corsets. I also have scoliosis which makes tightlacing more difficult

@breeskylerwalker_official

3 жыл бұрын

*me wearing a 3.5" waist reduction corset* Heh, guess im an extreme tightlacer

@spiritussancto

3 жыл бұрын

Very much depends on the person. I can reduce a good 4" before it feels tight at all. My tight lacing is like 6" reduction. I never thought I was terribly squishy...

Such a gorgeous process!! I recently bought a sewing machine to make some attempts at making something I could wear and your videos are SO inspiring! And refined also. I understand perfectionism (I love to draw) but I also think that the "mistakes" in the direction of the flossing are beautiful 💕

Surprised notifications worked this time, but I'm happy

So pretty! Good on you for sticking with it and getting such a fabulous final product!

When you have a diagram with no guidelines, try using a grid overlay. Makes the math easier.

@katwitanruna

3 жыл бұрын

Also, it’s quite obvious that the direction of flossing on the bottom is a deliberate design choice. So there! Harrumph!

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

The front center flossing change was intentional, but the other ones weren’t! 🤪

@katwitanruna

3 жыл бұрын

@@BellaMaesDesigns Nay! I tell thee tis a deliberate design. ::snaps fan open and flutters it meaningfully whilst discreetly winking::

@elisabethball2184

3 жыл бұрын

another option is to photocopy the pattern and get it enlarged at a print shop, it costs some and you have to be careful not to let the paper distort at all when you are copying it, but if you are crunched on time it will save you a lot of tiresome math-ing.

Wow! What a process and what an accomplishment....the end result is so beautiful and fits you perfectly! Well done!

It blows my mind how smart and talented you are! Amazing work and your drive to keep improving is something I dream to become.

I'm so exited right now! You are literally the first CosTuber mentioning Mandy Barringtons amacing book! I bought it last year to draft a pattern for my 1760s stays and it worked so well ^^

@BellaMaesDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Her books are incredible!

You did such a good job with the corset! I love the color and the personal touches with the lace and ribbon. I’m super excited to see the final result!

It's so pretty! as always I love the little finishing details of the lace and flossing. I have been feeling the need to make a corset and this is the perfect excuse and inspiration to look at all the pretty fabrics.

Between the powder blue color, the lace, and the ribbons, that corset looks like it was stolen out of a Disney princess's wardrobe...sooo exactly what it is supposed to look like.

Before the automobile is Merja Palkivaara. She is an amazingly sweet and very talented woman.

I know it was just a practice model for your final product, but the second mock-up, especially with regard the the multicolored chevron pattern, was super cute.

This is absolutely amazing. Holy tiny waist! And I appreciate your most excellent description box to get good things, it is very much appreciated.

I am loving this entire series! I found the petticoat video and I needed to watch more!

I love that you did the corsets-are-not-a-torture-device TED talk!! People need to hear this more. I do feel bad that you have to repeat that you don't necessarily want a tinier waist blablabla. If you want to cinge it in for your cosplay, do it. Don't care what other people say or might get triggered by. You're such a talented costumer and I hate to see this all this sensitivity nonsense influence these wonderful videos. Also, that striped corset is AMAZING, HAHA! ALSO ALSO, THIS WAS SO GREAT!! Gorgeous corset. Absolutely stunning.

I'm only 2 minutes in but THANK YOU for talking about the fit and the custom aspect to proper corsetry!!!

I'm so excited for the base corset you picked!!! I've been planning to use that exact one from that exact book to make a corset for an Yvaine cosplay and it'll be so helpful to see someone who knows what they're doing go through the same process :)

The striped mock-up honestly looked so pretty??? I genuinely need a corset that looks like that. The fit, the silhouette, the fabric - that mock-up was PERFECT.

I love the color combination of the chemise and corset. It's so sweet and feminine and it coordinates perfectly with all the colors in the dress.

Thank you for this demonstration of patience and technique.

This is at least the second time I’ve watched this video, yet I still find it just as fascinating as I did the first time. I have absolutely zero knowledge in sewing or even general costume making, but that doesn’t prevent me from fully appreciating this video at all! It’s already aesthetically pleasing enough to watch blindly, but what makes it even better is the fact that it’s actually taught me a lot of things that I’d have probably never learned otherwise!! Absolutely incredible work 🤩🤯❣️

Watching you work is so soothing and therapeutic, seeing everything come together is incredibly satisfying! The ‘flossing’ looked lovely, too. Don’t worry about the flossing directions, it looks gorgeous! It’s all in the details - the flossing, the lace, the tiny pink ribbon! And the colour of the silk taffeta is stunning. Thank you for sharing.

Came out beautiful!! The colors of the chemise and corset make it more unique!

I LOVE IT!!! It's so, so pretty! Well done, you!

I used to dress at Renfests... I LOVE corsets... And yes, if you get the right corset and lace it correctly, you can still breath!! Plus, you sit up straight and for those with larger breasts, it takes the pressure off your back!

Just finished making my first corset! It's so comfortable!!!

I’m so so so so so excited to see the finished project omg omg omg it was so beautiful

Wow! That turned out so beautiful. Congratulations! I know it took a long time and many mock-ups, but in the end you made a beautiful clothing item. Enjoy it.

I love your video edits for emphasis during the preamble!

Amazing corset! I’m over here copying down the titles of the books you’re holding up. If you’re up for it, would you do a book review for each? Like what they do a good job of, how much info per subject they give, which subjects are covered, and areas of weakness? As much as I would like to buy all of them, I have to pick one. Hopefully one that would complement the book I have: “Lingerie Design” by Pamella Powell.

@BellaMaesDesigns

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I’ll definitely consider doing that!

If you are able to use auto cad, archi cad or any of these programs enlarging patterns to scale is way easier, you just take a scan & you can scale it to print it.

@johannageisel5390

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I think you can actually do that with GIMP or Photoshop too.

I've made that Norah Waugh corset a number of times and I'm so obsessed with it! Fits like a dream and so comfy!

Bella Mae is spot on ! I've been an actor at Renaissance Faire's for the last 33 YEARS - as a peasant or "wench", lower and upper middle class, and nobility. My daughter started working Faire from age 3 onwards. She's now portraying Queen Elizabeth I. We've both worn different corsets and the ones that fit well weren't uncomfortable at all. A corset should feel like a firm hug. If you can't breathe and if your organs feel squished, it doesn't fit and/or you're not wearing it properly. Loving these videos 💖

SO STUNNING!

😍😍😍 I love your videos! You’re so talented❤️💙

I’m madly in love with mock-up #2 !

Very good video! 😊👍 And respect for starting new with the corset! 😮

I live those mock ups!! I would wear them in a heartbeat!!

Congratulations! The result is awesome

The final corset is gorgeous! and amazing :)

Mandy Barrington was one of my tutors at university! She is AMAZING! She was like a real-life fairy godmother to all of us panicking in the maker-studios

I think in addition to the large skirt and poofy bertha, her large hairstyle and the style lines on the bodice also adds to the illusion of a smaller waist/more cartoony proportions. I've seen some cosplayers - who also are corsetted - but with flatter hair, and looking at the contrast underscores for how just how big Lily James' hair was and how that added to the illusion, as well as balancing the large skirt and poofy bertha.

That turned out beautiful!!

Beautiful work as always 😍

That corset is stunning 😍

This corset is really wonderfull peace of job, so good, ... amazing

It turned out absolutely beautiful love everything about it. Thanks for the video.

That was informative, entertaining, and GORGEOUS!😍

Omg it looks devine! 😍

Love your explanation... lit design as well... so exquisite!

Beautiful. Nicely done.

I love the 2nd mock up. I hope you kept it ☺️ ... The colourful striped one ...

Mockup n°2 looks so cute 😍

I made my first corset from that pattern and I can attest that that book was absolutely brilliant

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

I have enjoyed the process of your dress!

It is looking fantastic!

Beautiful work!

LOVE YOUR WORK BELLA ✨🥺🥰😌

I adore the colors of the chemise and the corset.

I actually love the contrast! In your petticoat video, it blended so nicely with all the different layers and colors and looks like a deliberate choice to continue the watercolor effect :-)

I really like the shape of the final corset, I think I'll draw something similar onto a character in a story I'm writing. It's fantasy, so I don't need to get super hung up on what styles go in what period, which allows for some nice variety in character design