Butterick B4254 – Historical Corset Pattern (18th–19th Century)
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- Printed paper cutouts
- Difficulty level: very easy
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
The Butterick sewing pattern B4254 from the renowned Making History collection allows you to create four different corset variations. The designs range from simple and classic to richly embellished and intricately detailed. A characteristic feature is the laced silhouette, which shapes the waist and creates an authentic, feminine silhouette. This pattern is ideal for anyone who wants to recreate historical clothing with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail.
💡 3) Recommended combination
Corsets can be perfectly combined with historical skirts, petticoats, or chemises. Complemented by suitable accessories such as aprons, lace blouses, or coats, they create a harmonious ensemble for reenactment, theater, LARP, or cosplay.
📜 4) Historical context
The pattern is based on corset designs from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. During this period, the corset served both as a shaping undergarment and as a visible fashion element. The design reflects the transition from strictly structured silhouettes to softer, yet still waist-defining, shapes.
Fabric recommendation:
Linen, silk, broad linen, and damask. Interlining: canvas. Lining A, B, C, D: cotton and cotton sateen. Not suitable for obvious diagonals or plaids.
This is included in your cut:
- Illustrated and described work steps
- Sewing instructions
- Cutting plan
- Material consumption
Seam and hem allowances of 1.5 cm are included in the pattern (except: BURDA STYLE)
EU responsible person/manufacturer/importer:
VOGUE Patterns / Butterick / McCALLS / KnowMe / Simplicity / KwikSew:
Manufacturer:
IG Design Group Americas Inc. Atlanta. GA. 30342 USA Contact: sewdirect@dga-intl.com
Responsible person:
IG Design Group BV 7903 AK Hoogeveen Netherlands Contact: igdesigngroup.eu EU Importer: Cremer GmbH & Co. KG 53879 Euskirchen Germany Contact: info@cremer-kg.de
BURDA Style:
Verlag Aenne Burda GmbH & Co. KG Hubert-Burda-Platz 2 77652 Offenburg Germany Contact: burdastyle@burdadirect.de
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