Open-Back Lace-Up Corset Top

Fabric & Materials

Tip: The main fabric can be used as lining.

Cutting Plan

• From main fabric:
• 1. Upper back part – 2 pieces
• 2. Lower back part – 2 pieces
• 3. Upper front part – 2 pieces
• 4. Lower front part – 2 pieces
• From lining fabric:
• 1. Upper back part – 2 pieces
• 2. Lower back part – 2 pieces
• 3. Upper front part – 2 pieces
• 4. Lower front part – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

1. Stitch the dart on the upper front part. Press the dart upwards.
2. Stitch the upper and lower front parts together. Overlock the seams and press towards the upper part.
3. Stitch the front lining pieces.
4. Place the upper back part and lining right sides together and stitch along the center edge. Stitch the pieces along the upper and lower edges, stopping 1 cm before the center seam. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Topstitch along the center seam 1 cm from the edge.
5. Process the lower back part in a similar manner.
6. Attach the upper and lower back parts to the front part at the side seam. Overlock the seams and press towards the front part.
7. Cut a strap. Fold the strap lengthwise right sides together and stitch 0.5 cm from the fold. Turn the strap right side out and press. Attach the strap to the neckline of the front part.
8. Fold the strap, upper and lower back parts to the right side of the front part. Place the bodice with lining right sides together and stitch along three sides: from the lower corner of the front part, along the side seam, and then along the upper edge. Clip the seam, turn the pieces right side out and press.
9. Fold under and press the remaining opening. Topstitch along the upper and lower edges, simultaneously stitching the unstitched section.
10. Thread the strap through the back pieces as shown in the illustration.