Fabrics & Materials Guide for a Classic Corset — Worldwide Shipping

If you’re taking our Corset with Two Curves course, here’s everything you’ll need to sew your corset — from fabrics to finishing details. Created in partnership with Mood Fabrics — a go-to source for quality fabrics, available with international shipping.

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Which fabrics and materials to use for sewing a classic corset?

1️⃣ Main and Lining Fabric

Depending on your corset size, you’ll need 120–150 cm (47–59 inches) of fabric. Width may vary from 90 to 150 cm (35–59 inches).

Popular choices:

• Lux Polyester Crepe Back Satin - White - Isla Collection

• Polyester Poplin - White

• Silk Crepe Back Satin - Antique White - Premium Collection

• White Asparagus Cotton and Polyester Faille

• Polyester Duchess Satin - White - Dominique Collection

• Carolina Herrera Italian Cream Peach Polyester Duchesse Satin

2️⃣ Fusing Material (Interfacing)

Used for duplicating the main and lining fabrics.You’ll need 140–170 cm (55–67 inches) in length and 90–150 cm (35–59 inches) in width.

Recommended:

• Woven Weft Fusible Interfacing Single-Sided

• Interfacing Option 2

• Woven Fusible Interlining - White - Made in France

3️⃣ Thin Fusing Material (for Cup Padding)

You’ll need 0.5 m (20 inches).

• Lightweight Fusing Material

4️⃣ “Rigilene” Boning

You’ll need both 8 mm (0.3 inch) and 1.2 cm (0.47 inch) widths.

• White Rigilene - 12mm/0.5"

• Clear Rigilene - 12mm/0.5"

• White Rigilene - 8mm/0.375"

• Clear Rigilene - 8mm/0.375"

5️⃣ Padding Polyester

You’ll need 0.5 m (20 inches) with 1 cm (0.39 inch) thickness.

• Option 1

• Option 2

• Option 3

6️⃣ Satin Ribbon

Width 0.5–1 cm (0.19–0.39 inch), length 2 m (78.7 inches).

• White Double Face French Satin Ribbon

7️⃣ Bias Tape

Width 1–2 cm (0.39–0.78 inch), about 2 m (78.7 inches) long.

• Wrights White 1/2" Extra Wide Double Fold Bias Tape

• Double Fold Bias Tape 2

8️⃣ Grommets

Diameter 0.5-0.6 cm (0.19 inch). You’ll need 10–20 pieces, depending on your lacing height.

• Dritz 2-Part Eyelet Kit - Gunmetal Size 0.25" Eyelets

• Dritz 2-Part Eyelet Kit - Matte Gold Size 0.25" Eyelets - 15 pc

• Grommet Kit 3

✨ With these supplies ready, you can fully focus on learning the technique and shaping your perfect corset.

That concludes our list of fabrics and materials to use for sewing a classic corset.

Working with corset materials requires precision and a good understanding of sewing techniques. If you're just starting out, we recommend following a structured approach — this guide to learning sewing online will walk you through the essential skills step by step.