Corset Pattern Making.
Part 2: Corsets with Straps and Sleeves

What Makes This Course Special

This is an advanced pattern drafting course, focused on upper-body construction.

You will learn how to:

• Draft corset-based garments with shoulder straps, halter necks, and off-shoulder designs

• Create and alter sleeve patterns that work correctly with structured bodices

• Adapt corset bases to different body types and proportions

• Avoid common shaping problems such as the barrel chest effect

• Combine corset drafting with bodice and sleeve construction logically and professionally

The included calculation software supports you in making accurate, repeatable adjustments for a wide range of body shapes.

What You Will Learn

Foundations for Shoulder & Sleeve Garments

• Specialized measurements for sleeves and shoulder garments

• Printing and organizing pattern sets

• Understanding how straps and shoulders change pattern balance

Pattern Drafting: All Types of Straps

• Shoulder strap corsets

• Halter neck constructions

• Integral straps

• Off-shoulder designs

• Bonus: removable straps cut separately

You will also learn how to recognize and avoid incorrect pattern choices for high-neck garments with integrated straps.

Working with Body Types

You’ll understand how corset-based patterns must adapt for different figures:

• Prominent buttocks

• Full stomach area

• Protruding shoulder blades

• Full bust

• Wide hips

• Narrow hips

You’ll also learn how to check a finished pattern for balance and correctness before cutting fabric.

Sleeve Pattern Drafting

• Sleeve template basics

• Calculation method for drafting sleeves for any armscye

• Proportions required to alter sleeve patterns correctly

• Integrating sleeves into structured corset garments

Advanced Corset + Shoulder Constructions

• Drafting corsets with shoulders

• Removing the barrel chest effect

• Drafting lace tops from shoulder corset bases

• Choosing the right corset base for a full bust

• Calculating under-bust width correctly

The Outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Draft corset-based garments with straps, shoulders, and sleeves

• Adapt patterns to different body shapes with confidence

• Build sleeve patterns that work correctly with structured bodices

• Choose the correct corset base for complex upper-body designs

• Combine corsetry and garment construction into one cohesive system

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Dressmakers who have mastered basic corset drafting (Part 1)

• Designers creating wedding, evening, and couture garments

• Professionals who want to eliminate fitting problems in shoulder and sleeve garments

• Students advancing toward professional-level pattern making