Fabrics & Notions for sewing a Bustier Dress with Drapery

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This list includes all essential materials for your draped bustier dress — from the structural base mesh and boning to delicate chiffon and finishing details.

Below you'll see the list of Fabrics & Notions for sewing a Bustier Dress with Drapery and the link to buy it on AMAZON.

💎 Main Fabrics

1. Base Mesh — 0.6 m long × 140 cm wide

Used mainly for the cups, but can also serve as a base layer for the entire corset if needed.

• Base Mesh (various colors) ›

• Marquisette Fabric (various colors) ›

• Opaque version — bright “wild” colors ›

2. Crepe Chiffon — 0.6 m long × 140 cm wide

Light, flowing fabric for soft drapery.If the exact type isn’t available, try one of these beautiful alternatives:

• Chiffon Alternative ① ›

• Chiffon Alternative ② ›

• Chiffon Alternative ③ ›

• Chiffon Alternative ④ ›

3. Bobbinet — 35 m long × 140 cm wide

A sturdy net used for shaping and internal support layers.If you can’t find the exact size, these options work well:

• Bobbinet 40 yards × 54 in (≈ 37 m × 140 cm) ›

• White Tulle Fabric Roll 54 in × 10 yards (30 ft) ›

• Hard Net Tulle 54 in ›

🪡 Structural Elements

4. Underwires — 1 pair

Provide shape and support for the bust area.

• Underwires ›

5. Tunnel Tape — 0.6 m

Used to create channels for boning and underwires.

• Option ① ›

• Option ② ›

• Option ③ ›

• Option ④ ›

6. Plastic Boning (0.5 cm × 1 mm) — 5 m

Flexible yet strong enough to shape the bodice securely.

• Plastic Bones ›

7. Tape with Installed Eyelets — 0.8 m

A practical option for creating a neat lacing closure without setting eyelets manually.

• Eyelet Tape Option ① ›

• Eyelet Tape Option ② ›

🎀 Finishing Details

8. Bias Tape (2.5 cm wide) — 10 m

Perfect for finishing edges or decorative seams. Cotton is the best choice.Double Fold:

• Cotton Bias Tape ›

• Alternative ›

Single Fold:

• Bias Tape ›

🧷 Accessories & Notions

Hooks, sliders, straps, elastics, metal frames, tunnel tape, and other small findings for bustiers — all in one convenient shop:

• Corset Accessories Store on Amazon ›

That concludes our list of Fabrics & Notions for sewing a Bustier Dress with Drapery.

💡 Tip: For a more professional finish, keep your base mesh and chiffon in similar tones — this helps the drapery look seamless and refined.