Ways Of Lacing Corsets and Bodices
This is a long one but it's chock full of good information! There are many ways of lacing corsets and bodices so I thought I'd share the most popular ways with you. Below you'll find tutorials with pictures for ladder lacing, spiral lacing, standard lacing for both V-shaped and hourglass corsets, and cross lacing. I also list out what periods use each lacing style and on which garments. Enjoy!
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Ladder Lacing
Bodices: Medieval, Renaissance, 17th Century
Corsets: Renaissance
Corsets: Renaissance
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Spiral Lacing
Bodices: Medieval, Renaissance, 17th Century, some 18th Century
Corsets: Renaissance, 18th Century, some Regency
Corsets: Renaissance, 18th Century, some Regency
Note: The corset or bodice must be grommeted or eyeleted specifically for this lacing style. Unlike other ways of lacing, the grommets or eyelets will be offset at the top and bottom. This allows the lacing to come down on a diagonal or spiral angle. When purchasing your corset, be sure to select the Spiral Lacing option!
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Standard Lacing
Bodices: Renaissance, 17th Century, and 18th Century
Corsets: All Times Periods
Corsets: All Times Periods
For a Bodice or V-Shaped Corset:
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For an Hourglass Corset:
Note: Unlike V-shaped corsets, hourglass corsets are laced off the body.
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Cross Lacing
Corsets: Victorian, Edwardian, and Modern Corsets
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Note: Unlike V-shaped corsets, hourglass corsets are laced off the body.
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