{"id":10678184,"date":"2016-12-04T01:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-04T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madalynne.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10678184"},"modified":"2025-03-11T17:48:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:48:39","slug":"sew-corset-underwire-bra-lingerie-retreat","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/madalynne.com\/product\/sew-corset-underwire-bra-lingerie-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Sew A Corset + Underwire Bra (March, April, May, July, November)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><em><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Sew a corset + underwire bra with Madalynne! <\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dive into DIY corsetry and lingerie with a focused, 3-day retreat at Madalynne Studios in Philadelphia and learn how to sew a corset, Merry Widow, or underwire bra. Maddie Kulig&#8217;s hands-on teaching methods guides you through every detail of constructing a structured Merry Widow corset. The Merry Widow corset is a vintage-inspired piece of lingerie that combines the structure and waist-shaping benefits of a traditional corset with silhouette of a bustier or longline bra. Typically, it extends from below the bust to the hips, offering firm torso support, while the bra cups lift and shape the bust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Each day is designed with hands-on sewing, demonstrations, and personalized guidance, ensuring that your finished garment fits beautifully. From finding your size, determining the corset underwire, how to sew boning channels, you\u2019ll gain the skills and confidence needed to make a one-of-a-kind garment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Top Drawer is also<span class=\"JsGRdQ\"> chance to enjoy three days of creating with like-minded sewists and make new sewing friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>DATE + TIMES\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">March 21-23, 2025<br \/>\nApril 11-13, 2025<br \/>\nMay 16-18,2025<br \/>\nJuly 11-13, 2025<br \/>\nNovember 21-23, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Day 1: 11 &#8211; 6PM<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Machine set up. Measuring and finding your size, sewing muslin, fitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Day 2: 9AM &#8211; 5PM<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pattern adjustment, cut out and begin sewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Day 3: 10:30AM &#8211; 5PM<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Finish sewing corset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We will break for lunch between 1-2PM. There will be vegetarian and non vegetarian options upon request. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>LOCATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Madalynne Studios<br \/>\n3101 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia<\/p>\n<h3>COST<\/h3>\n<p>Cost includes the class, materials to make the project, and food only. Students will have to pay for travel, lodging.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>LINGERIE SKILLS LEARNED<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Types of underwires<br \/>\nHow to find the right underwire<br \/>\nDetermining your size<br \/>\nAdjusting pattern to fit your underwire shape and size<br \/>\nMaking + fitting a muslin<br \/>\nHow to sew an underwire bra cup<br \/>\nPattern making basics for lingerie<br \/>\nTypes of fabrics for lingerie<br \/>\nType os liningS for lingerie<\/p>\n<h3><strong>CORSET SKILLS LEARNED<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>How to construct a corset with bra cups<br \/>\nPattern making basics for corsetry<br \/>\nTypes of fabrics for corsetry<br \/>\nStrength layers<br \/>\nLacing up a corset and different ways to lace<br \/>\nTypes of boning<br \/>\nTechniques for sewing boning channels<br \/>\nHow to insert a busk<br \/>\nHow to fit a corset and simple pattern adjustments<br \/>\nResources for buying supplies<br \/>\nAnd more!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PATTERN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students will make <a href=\"https:\/\/madalynne.com\/product\/monet-merry-widow-corset-diy-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Monet Merry Widow<\/a> (pictured) and will have the option to make the Merry Widow \u00a0(no busk or lacing), cupped corset (with busk and lacing), or underwire bra.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SUPPLIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All materials to make the project are included in class fee, however, it is strongly encouraged that students being their machine and supplies (snips, pins, rulers, marking pens, etc). If a student is traveling and cannot bring their own supplies, please contact hello@madalynne.com after signing up.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>SIZES<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pattern is available in band sizes 28-44 and cup sizes A-I. If you are outside this size range, please email hello@madalynne.com to see how your size can be made.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>REFUNDS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Refunds or exchanges are not available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PREREQUISITE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Intermediate or advanced lingerie sewing knowledge is required. Students must have made a bra prior to the class or schedule a 1-on-1 lesson if they have not. Madalynne reserves the right to refund registration if a student\u2019s skill level is below advanced.<\/p>\n<h3>MORE MADALYNNE<\/h3>\n<p>See all of Madalynne&#8217;s virtual classes <a href=\"https:\/\/madalynne.thinkific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><em><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Sew a corset + underwire bra with Madalynne! <\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dive into DIY corsetry and lingerie with a focused, 3-day retreat at Madalynne Studios in Philadelphia and learn how to sew a corset, Merry Widow, or underwire bra. Maddie Kulig&#8217;s hands-on teaching methods guides you through every detail of constructing a structured Merry Widow corset. 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