Swallowtail Corset Free Paper pattern & How to make DRCOS

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This is a pattern for a swallowtail corset, featuring a design with tails on the back, which has been heavily requested.

Creating a line that doesn't interfere with the skirt while still providing flare was quite challenging, and this pattern went through several redraws due to the difficulties.

Designs incorporating tails and waist wraps onto corset vests are commonly seen in cosplay costumes, making this pattern a recommended reference.

While it includes lining, it's recommended to use fabric with some stiffness to prevent distortion of the shape.

After printing, paste it according to the pasting line,Cut and use.

The pattern has a seam allowance, so it can be used as is.

The production process is explained with translation software.

(1) Sew the "front fabric" together with the return opening,Turn it inside out and iron it into shape,Sew around the perimeter with a topstitch, and sew the return opening closed.

(2) Attach stay tape at the open zipper attachment point.

How to use stay tape

(3) Sew "Front bodice"->"Front bodice side"->"Back bodice side"-"Back bodice" in this order,Press seam allowances open with an iron (symmetrical).

* Cut the seam allowance at the tight curve, and then iron it open.

(4) Sew the lining in the same order as (3),Press seam allowances open with an iron (symmetrical).

(5) Sew the right side and the lining together from the starting position (1) to the ending position (1).

(6) Sew from the starting position (2) to the ending position (2), leaving a space for the shoulder straps (symmetrical).

(7) Cut the seam allowance where you can,Turn the garment inside out and iron it into shape.

(8) Fold the open shoulder strap in 0.5 inch (≈1cm) of seam allowance,iron it into shape so that it can be easily closed with stitches.

(9) Sew an open zipper at the zipper position.

(10) Stitch from the beginning of sewing position (1) to the end of sewing position (2).

(11) Stitch the open shoulder strap to the beginning of sewing position (2).

(12) Thread the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap threading position, crossing the shoulder strap from left to right,Stitch from the beginning of sewing (2) to the end of sewing (2).

(13) Sew a 6mm (0.23in) bias at the bias position (0.5 inch (≈1cm) from the edge),Sew the "front fabric" together at this time.

How to make bias tape

How to sew bias tape

(14) Attach "ribbon" at the ribbon attachment position on the front fabric.

* It is recommended to use commercially available ribbon for the "ribbon".