Intermediate

Sew a Corset

Tricky? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

Sew a Corset
7 hours
Max 5 students
Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Sew a Corset

Intermediate

Tricky? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

A corset is one of those garments that looks impossibly complex from the outside — and impossibly satisfying once you've made one yourself.

In this two-day workshop, Ali takes you through the proper way to build a corset — from drafting your own pattern, through a calico toile, to a fitted boned base, and finally covered in your choice of beautiful fashion fabric. It's the right way to do it, and you'll understand every step.

Tricky? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

SKILL LEVEL --> INTERMEDIATE

-Confident sewist with solid garment construction experience -Comfortable fitting and adjusting as you go -Ready to learn something genuinely new

Why you'll love this course

Learn from Ali — one of Usefulbox's most loved teachers
Draft your own pattern fitted to your body
Build a proper structured corset the right way
Small group with personalised guidance (max 5 students)
Walk away with something show-stopping

What you will learn

Day 1

Drafting your own corset pattern from your measurements
Understanding corset structure and construction order
Making a calico toile and fitting it to your body
Cutting and working with tricky fabrics — satin, taffeta and lace

Day 2

Building your calico base with boning channels
Inserting and securing boning for fit and structure
Covering your base with your fashion fabric
Installing lacing and eyelets
Final fit and finishing details

Class format

2 x full day sessions (weekend)
Maximum 5 students
Step-by-step guided instruction
Plenty of time for questions and fitting

What's included

All drafting and patternmaking materials
Calico for your toile and base
Boning
Expert tuition with Ali
Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your chosen fashion fabric — satin, taffeta or lace (quantity details in booking confirmation)
Matching thread
Fabric scissors and sewing kit
Lunch and snacks

Your teacher

Ali Dibley

Ali Dibley

Ali Dibley is an embroidery artist and sustainable fashion advocate. With a fashion background from University of Technology Sydney, she’s worked in bridal dressmaking, teaching and vintage hire. She loves reworking garments and adding a little sparkle.

Sew a corset

8 August & 15 August·2 sessions

Multi Day

2 sessions

8 August & 15 August

11:30 PM – 6:30 AM

5 spots available

with Ali Dibley

$380

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only