Pattern Selection for “She Kills Monsters” Battle Corset

Pattern Selection

Simplicity 8626 was selected as the foundation for the garment as it offered a nice long-waisted, under-bust model that would provide the necessary structure without obstructing upper body movement.

The use of the under-bust option would also streamline the actor fitting process and flexibility to use with an understudy as measurements would not change based on selection of undergarments used.

In order to mimic an “armor” breastplate, the pattern required minor modification. Front panels previously laced together were “fused”  to create a single plate leaving only the back for lacing and adjustments.