Louise Johnson - Bodice Engineering

In this practical guide, experienced couture dressmaker Louise Johnson introduces the fundamental techniques required to design and sew an inner corselette. In part one, step-by-step instructions demonstrate the process of building an inner corselette, while part two unpicks the construction of six existing garments Louise answers a number of questions including ‘do I need to wear a bra’ for these garments. ‘What I have included are the most commonly used techniques and methods that will allow most projects to be undertaken with great success. Some techniques have not been described in literature previously, except as steps on a pattern instruction sheet, and so do not have names. I have therefore taken the liberty of categorizing and naming these in a way that seems logical to me and makes referencing them easier.’ Your first corselette is unlikely to be perfect; neither was mine. Start slowly with a simple project and give yourself time and patience to build your skills. Endless combinations of features are possible on an inner corselette and are limited only by your imagination. I hope that this book sparks in you a new passion that you find as exciting and rewarding as I have.' Louise is @demuredesigns on Instagram. Her Instagram grid is full of the works in progress you'll learn so much from. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.