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Corset with Integral Straps

This course is a deep, professional masterclass on sewing a transparent corset with integrated halter-neck straps using the throw-over technique — a couture method that allows lace and decorative fabrics to appear as one continuous surface, without visible seam interruptions.

You will learn how to create a high-end corset with separate cups, deep V-cut front, invisible bones, and a flawless lace overlay, even when working with difficult fabrics such as scattered lace, organza, or non-stretch mesh.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Instructor: Tatiana Kozorovitsky

Course Length: 27 lessons (6 hours)

Downloads: Sewing pattern

Skill level: Intermediate

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COURSE CURRICULUM

Tutorial 1. Getting Acquainted with the Model and the Throw-Over Sewing Technique

Tutorial 2. Cutting a Corset Mock-up

Tutorial 3. Sewing the Mock-up

Tutorial 4. Taking Pattern Measurements off the Mock-up

Tutorial 5. Re-calculating the Pattern after Individual Measurements

Tutorial 6. Gluing Together Two Layers of Organza

Tutorial 7. Tracing the Patterns with Alterations Accounted for

Tutorial 8. Cutting the Corset out of Organza and Lace Fabric

Tutorial 9. Cutting the Cups with Integral Straps

Tutorial 10. Duplicating the Cups. Marking the Bones

Tutorial 11. Cutting the Lacing Bars and Fabric Straps for Encasing the Bones

Tutorial 12. Joining Organza and Lace Pieces

Tutorial 13. Sewing the Corset in the Throw-Over Technique

Tutorial 14. Finishing the Top Edge of the Corset. Joining Corset Pieces in the Middle

Tutorial 15. Assembling the Lining of the Cups and Quilting It with Bones

Tutorial 16. Pressing the Cups Quilted with Bones

Tutorial 17. Assembling the Face of the Cups

Tutorial 18. Finishing the Lining of the Cups

Tutorial 19. Joining the Face and the Lining of the Cups

Tutorial 20. Pressing the Cups and Preparing Them for Getting Sewn into the Corset

Tutorial 21. Pinning the Cups into the Corset

Tutorial 22. Joining the Cups and the Body by Machine-Stitching

Tutorial 23. Stitching the Edges of the Cups with Specialty Presser-Foot

Tutorial 24. Inserting Stiff Bones into the Corset

Tutorial 25. Finishing the Bottom of the Corset

Tutorial 26. Finishing the Lacing Area with Narrow Bars

Tutorial 27. Adding a Modesty Flap, Grommets and Cross-Back Straps

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Sewing pattern

What Makes This Course Special

The throw-over technique is essential when:

Lace motifs are scattered and uneven
Decorative fabrics lack stretch or clear geometry
Traditional overlay methods would require excessive appliqué work
You want a seamless, uninterrupted lace surface

Instead of laying lace over a finished corset, you will cut and construct every decorative layer directly from the pattern, allowing you to control placement, balance, and symmetry with precision.

The result:
A corset that looks as if it were made from a single piece of lace, with bones and seams nearly invisible.

What You Will Learn

How to build a transparent organza corset reinforced correctly for durability
The complete throw-over sewing method, step by step
How to construct separate cups with integral halter-neck straps
Professional mock-up creation and fitting analysis
Accurate pattern recalculation for individual measurements
Advanced princess seam shaping and balance correction
Strategic bone placement for structure without visual heaviness
Working with organza, lace, fusible materials, and Rigilene
Clean couture finishes: pencil edges, lacing bars, modesty flap, bridges
Multiple fastening options, including cross-back strap solutions

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

Experienced dressmakers ready to move into couture corsetry
Designers working with bridal and eveningwear
Professionals struggling with lace placement and transparency
Those who want to understand why patterns behave the way they do
Anyone tired of guesswork and ready for technical clarity

If you already sew corsets and want them to look more refined, more expensive, and more professional, this course will change how you work.

What You Will Be Able to Create

By the end of this course, you will confidently sew:

Transparent corsets with perfect structural balance
Lace corsets without visible seam disruption
Cups that fit, lift, and hold — without distortion
Halter-neck designs adaptable to bridal, evening, and couture gowns

This corset can be used as:

A standalone couture piece
The foundation of a wedding or evening dress
A base for further creative design variations

A True Couture Learning Experience

This is a serious, detailed, practice-oriented course — exactly as professional couture training should be.
Nothing is skipped. Nothing is rushed.

If you are ready to deepen your technical skills and finally understand how complex corsets are actually built, this course will give you that confidence.

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