a bit of fun with design... Figure 6 shows a couple of quick scribblings I did when imagining this corset - as you can see, simplicity does not have to be dull or repetitive. Preparation Flat and spiral steel (I cut my steel from the roll, but you can also measure your channels and purchase appropriate lengths). All-purpose thread. Two-part Prym eyelets (I'm using chrome). EQUIPMENT: Straight-stitch sewing machine. Tailor's awl or fabric/leather punch. Bias binding makers. Water-soluble dressmaking tape. I dyed my broche, but if you are using an existing colour then all you need to do is steam press to shrink it slightly. This will keep the fabric's finish crisp and firm. Please note: if you intend to wet wash your corset in the future (which isn't usually advised) then you will want to pre-shrink your broche in the machine first. Construction: First Steps Cut the CB (centre-back) pieces twice, on the fold, with no seam allowance at the back. In other words, put the fold of the fabric on the stitching line at the centre back, not the edge of the pattern piece. This will save you from having to make a neat finish at the back edges, since the fold *is* the back edge. Figure 9 shows this CB fold more clearly as it goes through the sewing machine. Cut the CF (centre-front) piece once on the fold, also with no seam allowance at the front. Then cut each of the other pieces twice, keeping the