Because a corset is somewhat thick, I know that the outside measurement is a bit larger than my actual waistline under the corset. But how much does my corset add?
A. There are several ways to determine this, however, please know that measuring a corset in the same style for the same person but produced by different makers, will or may result in a difference. That is because corsetieres use various weights and styles of boning, busks, fabric, and layers of material, interfacing or bonding, causing variations in thickness of the completed corset. Our experience suggests that your waist measurement under your corset, may vary from the outside measurement of your corset, of from 3/4″ to 1.25″. You may determine this matter more precisely, by using two methods we know about. The first one is to locate a non-stretchy tape measure, place it around your waist, then tie it loosely in front of your waist. Put on your corset and clip it, and let the edges of the tape measure come out from between the front busk split. Untie the tape measure and let the loose edges dangle downward. Then tighten your corset as usual, occasionally gently pulling the tape forw
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