CONCEPT
As part of the production internship, tied to the topic of the Final Project Work (Developing costumes for Shakespeare’s «The Tempest» in the «Pokrovka Theater» space), it was decided to work on interpreting classical elements of Elizabethan costume (16th–early 17th centuries).
16th-century historical corset
SKETCHES AND TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
sketches: possible directions for project development
WORKSHOP KIT
POSSIBLE SCALE RANGE
Test garment manufactured based on the IMINERA Diana Anatomical mannequin specifications, Size RU 46 (International M / EUR 40)
Height: 170 cm
Bust Circumference: 92 cm
Waist Circumference: 71 cm
Hip Circumference: 100 cm
Proposed size range for the mass-produced item: S, M, L.
With a successful launch, the size range can be made more inclusive by adding XXS, XS, XL, as well as a plus-size line with sizes 1X, 2X, 3X.
MATERIALS AND FURNITURE
— Off-white fabric: 2 meters
— White fabric: 1 meter
— Adhesive netting: 1 meter
— Rigid Regilin 10 mm: 10 meters
— Nickel eyelets 5 mm: 12 pcs
— White satin ribbon 3 mm: 5 meters
— White thread
PRODUCTION
prototype creation
Initially, a pattern was drafted based on a historical corset, and a muslin mock-up was sewn.
the manufacturing process
After cutting out the two back pieces and one front piece from the main fabric (beige calico), these pieces were reinforced using fusible webbing. Two back pieces and one front piece were cut from the lining (white calico), the segments were stitched, and the boning was inserted.
Fitting
The edges were finished with a bias binding, grommets were inserted into the back panel, and an satin ribbon was threaded through.
Finished product
Product Cost:
Milk muslin, 2 meters — 810 RUB
White muslin, 1 meter — 250 RUB
Glued netting, 1 meter — 120 RUB
Rigilene rigid, 10 meters — 608 RUB
5 mm nickel grommets, 24 pcs — 474 RUB
Satin ribbon, 5 meters — 100 RUB
White thread — 112 RUB
Labor, 300 RUB/hour — 3000 RUB
TOTAL: 5474 RUB
Estimated retail price: 5474 RUB * 60% = 8950 RUB
details
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