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    What materials are needed for a corset?
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    Boning, lace, satin, and grommets are all items that could be needed to make a corset—it really depends on if you're building the corset to be shown or not.
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    What material should I use to make a corset for a dress?
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    Use a woven fabric to make the corset itself, and white lining to create support within the dress.
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    How thick should the lacing ribbon be? Can I use normal ribbon?
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    Yes, average ribbon will work. If you choose it too wide, it will be difficult to lace up.
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    Are the bones necessary?
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    Yes, the bones are necessary to hold the fabric and to keep the garment from folding, bunching up, or sagging in places that need to be stiff.
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    Can hand-stitching complete this project?
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    Unless your hand stitching is incredibly heavy duty, it is not recommend to sew a corset solely by hand stitch. As the instructions state, for the seams you want to make sure you are using a thicker or stronger thread as the garment will be under a lot of pressure and stress.
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    What fabric should I use, or can I use any fabric?
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    Coutil is best, though expensive since it is made specifically for corsets. Duck cotton and fabric meant for furniture are also good since they are thick but breathable.
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