(_") apart down the length of the CB except at the waist, where 4 pairs can be spaced more closely together (1.5cm) to help disperse the extra strain found at the waist (figure 30). Finally, you may lace your corset! I have here used "shoelace" style lacing with "bunny ears" at the waist. When trying your corset on for the first few times, lace up slowly to prevent any excessive strain or potential damage to your corset. Conclusion Figure 29: The final corset, front. Figure 30: The final corset, back Ultimately, corset construction does not have to be excessively complex. As you progress with your corset-making studies you may find that your focus becomes one of complexity or of simplicity. Perhaps you will endeavour to develop swift and simple processes that result in exceptionally strong, lightweight, beautiful corsets. Or perhaps you will become enthralled with the difficulty of the numerous processes required in certain construction styles... Either way, by beginning with a swift and clean construction method, I hope you will kick-start your studies. After all, the best way to assess fit and shaping is to make numerous corsets and toiles, for lacing onto your friends/models/self. Having a reliable and quick construction method can really speed up and enhance that process. Don't wait around, hoping to make a perfect corset first time... Even those of us who've made hundreds still have the odd failed or unsatisfactory attempt. It's best just to get working and experimenting as soon as inspiration hits