SuppliesCorset3” X 6” Fine but firm cotton – calico,
shirting, percale
(Print, stripes, tone on tone)
Fine cotton embroidery thread, one
strand
Cotton Perle (12), very fine cord or linen
thread
Tiny no hole beads
30-gauge jewelry making wire
28-gauge jewelry wire
Corsage Pin
18” angel lace or tiny lace edging or
insertion
Chemise or Corset Cover
4” x 6” Soft cotton like batiste
6” Decorative rim or lace edging
Slip
1” x 11” strip of fabric
11” ¼” lace edging
3” x 3 ¼” slip fabric
4” decorative trim
4” waistband trim
I used the same decorative trims and
edgings throughout for continuity. You
can use anything. Our ancestors didn’t
have everything matching for sure.