PATTERN AND INSTRUCTIONS: The Waspie Corset Belt
Welcome to the first day of the Charm Halloween Extravaganza! We have thirteen (yes, thirteen!) days of tricks and treats coming your way across all of our platforms. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and keep an eye on our blog so you don't miss anything!
Today's treat is more sweet than spooky, but it's the perfect pattern to complete your costume (or to wear day to day!). The Waspie Corset Belt is the perfect accessory for that cinched silhouette. Based on the waspie corsets of Dior’s New Look, this narrow corset is meant to be seen! It pairs beautifully with flared dresses and skirts (and is the perfect thing for lots of cosplay and costume projects--think Mary Poppins, Princess Aurora, and more!). This belt is made with real corsetmaking techniques, so it’s a great entrée into that world. Don’t forget to watch this month’s video to learn all about the supplies and techniques in this project!
We went with a Disney attraction theme for our versions, with mine taking inspiration from the Haunted Mansion's tightrope walker, and Gigi's giving a nod to Redd from Pirates of the Carribean.
Wondering about fabrics and supplies? Check out the written instructions at the bottom of this post for links and recommendations. You'll also find the tiled file (for printing at home on A4 or letter size sheets and taping together) and the A0 file (for printing at a copy shop likepdfplotting.com). Please note that we now have two size blocks, so make sure to download the correct files for the size you're making. If you have any questions about the new range, don't forget to read our blog post with all the details!
Check out my video for the #WaspieCorsetBelt here!
Hope you love it!
xoxo,
Gertie
P.S. As a reminder, please do not share these photos or patterns to other social media sites so that we can keep creating exclusive new content for you!
Comments (96)
What top or dress pattern is this? Loving this look.
Bryant gown with puff sleeves, looks like to me
I’m not able to view the pattern. The links aren’t working.
you can order custom corsetry supplies from Richard the Thread based in Los Angeles, or Farthingales based in Canada. There is a warehouse in Downtown LA called Gold Star Tool. They have a website as well where you can order grommets and setters. I'm pretty sure I bought bulk laces from them or from Michael Levine's as well. Happy shopping!
I don't know if you heard, but Michael Levine's closed in 2020. Was an unfortunate casualty of the Pandemic. I really miss them.
I have a dumb question… is there a reason there is not a source list for the parts that are not standard. I don’t mean for the fabric but the eyelets and set tool and the boning and the lacing.
There are numerous suppliers for eyelets, boning, etc.
YESSS!!! I was looking for a good pattern for this!
Cool :)
Wow I'm so excited to make this!!!
I always loved the tightrope walker at Disney. I grew up in Florida and have been hundreds of times and it’s still one my happy moments seeing her.
I wish there was a WOW and an excited button. Thank you I am looking forward to making this xxx
I love this! I won't make it until I reach goal weight but this will go to the top of the list.
So awesome!! I’m so excited to make this and wear it “to work” in my home office ;) And I totally adore the Halloween Extravaganza plan!! It’s my fave holiday, it’s so so good to share that joy. Thank you thank you!
Thank you, María del Carmen Soberanes Munguía. I would look lovely in black.
Love it! I can update my Mary Poppins cosplay with this as mine was a bit rough around the edges!!
Could you include the top and bottom edge measurements? I'd like to have a bit more reduction than 2 inches, but I want to make sure it doesn't get too small, forcing a larger back gap.
I don’t have those for all sizes at the moment, but if you measure the binding pieces and subtract seam allowance on each end, that will give you your upper and lower edge measurements.
Oh dear!! I will make a black corset to go over a black a-line dress !! Tres couture
That pink blouse though!!! I hope that is one of the spooky surprises. Gorgeous so flattering.
I hope so to I so love the blouse and belt 😍
Gorgeous! I can't wait to try this out in faux leather!
Can this be lengthened to an over-bust corset? Or would that need a whole new pattern?
Oh very interesting question
It's like you're reading my mind! I've been wanting to learn corsetry techniques for months now and my daughter wants one too. Thank you Gertie and Team!
I love cinchers and waspies! I am wondering how close is this pattern to the old Butterick waist cincher? I wear it quite often and feeling the best!
I'm so excited about this! I have been dying to learn how to do corsets. And, this is my favorite portrait in the elevator at the haunted mansion and I have been thinking of doing cosplay for it!! LOVE IT!!!
For once, I think I have all the supplies at home!
This 100% excites me!!!
OMG! I’m so excited to see this and is anyone else just like a kid at Christmas for the next 12 days!!!!!
Dope!
Oh Cool! Im not on Instagram or any other social media. Will I be able to see the other updates on the blog?
Yep! Also on the Charm Blog.
this is so awesome! thank you gertie! i love both of the cosplays here. well done! can’t wait for all lucky 13 treats! 💝
I have been wanting to make a corset!. Thanks Gerite.I have to make this corset both ways they show in the pictures.
I'm so excited to learn corset making! Thank you! Any you tube lives coming up?
Tonight at 5:00 pm EST!
Huzzah! #cosplaywithgertie will be kraken this month!! (lol couldn't help myself)
Wow😍 I need thissss😍
I am so so excited about this!!! 😍😍😍😍
This pattern is fantastic news !!!!!! So much looking forward to making it ! I've wanted something like this for age !
Absolutely in LOVE with this month’s pattern! I would love to make the whole ensemble. What pattern combo is Gertie’s top? It’s gorgeous!!! Thanks Charm Team!!!!!!!
Yassssssssss! I adore this! I love wearing corsetry but at my size, I rarely find what I want and this is PERFECTION 😍
YAAAAASSSSSS!!!! So excited!
I audibly gasped when I saw the photo in the email! I have wanted to conquer my fear of corset-making for so long now (someday hope to make a custom cincher for my wedding dress!) This is just the inspiration I needed and I can’t wait to start sewing!
Yasss. What blouse is Gertie wearing? I love it.
Bryant Gown shortened to the hip line, she answered to me!
Ahahahah! I just found the motivation to unpack and set up my maker room!
Is the top one of the patterns already out? Sometimes all the options are more than I can remember! I’m so excited about this!
I think it's the bryant with puff sleeves !
Love this! So excited for this whole extravaGANZA
Cute! I might try it for my newly finished mariner! Gloves...?? 😆
This made my day!!!💕💕💕💕
Arhhhh so cute but I am pregnant. 😅
This will be awesome! I actually like that this does not have a busk.
Congratulations! Pregnancy is temporary so you will be able to make it when your body settles back to normal
This is amazing! I am so grateful for this pattern 💖 also, umm excuse me, 13 days of Halloween treats?! Yes please! You spoil us! 💖🎃 thank you so much x
Yeeeesssssss!!!!!
OMG! This is great! Thank you! 💕
This is such a lovely surprise! I love it! And love that we will be learning so much this month. Thank you<3
I just bought one this week. Now I never have to again!!! Thank you!!!
What skirt is that? Is it stanwyck?
Stay tuned! 😉
Oh em gee!
going gaga over here! gotta buy boning!!!
LITERALLY SCREAMING!!!!!
You read my mind! I literally shrieked with excitement 😍😍
Did not expect that! Amazed and excited!!
I've always wanted to try a waspie! Gorgeousness 💋
This is brilliant!!!
Freaking YAAAAAAY!
Which pattern is that pink blouse?
It’s the Bryant Gown, shortened to the hip line!
Killing it as always Miss. Gertie! This is one of my fantasy outfits!! Yeeeessssss!!! 🖤
Already printed! I’m obsessed! *cough cough* I think I need a “sick” day hahaha
Omg!!! I love this so much!!!!
so every day for 13 days we will be getting a project?? Did I read that right???
Every day you’ll be getting a little (or maybe big) piece of Halloween content! It will be spread across all our Charm platforms so make sure to follow me on Instagram so you’re in the loop!
Love this SO much
Gah! I love it so much!!!!
The Haunted Mansion will always be my favorite ride and I can't wait to make my costume this year.
Yes THANK YOU for this! 💞💞
NO WAY!!! 😍
OH MY GODDDDDD 😍😍😍😍 It’s my birthday this weekend and this is seriously the best gift everrrr. 😂😂👌🏻 like my sewing area is HM themed and I’m about to call out of work to go get supplies for this
Happy birthday! Tell your boss I said you look a little under the weather 😉
OMG! Fantastic! I have been wanting to try making a waspie… you are a mind reader!
Yes!!!
Excuse me while I freak out a little (and by a little I mean a lot) Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Amazing
OMFREAKINGLORD. AMAZING!
This is the exact pattern I’ve been looking for for another Disney related outfit! 🥰
AND SO DISNEY!!!!
I’m S C R E A M I N G! I’ve always wanted to make a corset!
Ohhhh myyyyy 😍
Ooohhhh perfect! 🥰
Wooow!
Gorgeous!!!