This library documents our collection of digital garment patterns. These digital patterns are developed from the original historical garments in our collection and are offered as study resources through our digital store on Patreon. Each pattern is provided with detailed information and photos about the extant garment.
Stitching instructions are provided for some patterns, but others are offered without and intended only for very advanced sewists. Some patterns are only offered in the original size of the extant garment, and a selection has been graded to a more extensive size range. Please note that we are limited in the sizes that we can offer on graded styles. Not every style is suitable for grading, and there are limitations to the sizes that can be offered before the fit and shape are distorted.
Alongside historical styles, we also offer a range of licensed contemporary corset patterns from the designer ‘Sparklewren’, which were originally released alongside our 2020 retrospective exhibition about the brand. These patterns have been digitised and graded through a range of sizes.
All of our patterns are offered solely as digital PDF files for home printing and can be purchased in our Patreon store. Profits from pattern sales support The Underpinnings Museum directly, allowing us to keep this website free access, fund new acquisitions, photoshoots and exhibitions.
If you’ve used one of our patterns to create a garment and are happy to share photos, we would love to see your work – please get in touch!
18th Century
18th Century Tyrolean Stays
Era: Late 18th Century
Sizes available: UK 8-26
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
19th Century
1860s Gored Midbust Corset
Era: 1860s
Sizes available: 21-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Included
1900s
1900s Curvy Midbust Corset With Gores
Era: 1900s
Sizes available: 19-36″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
1900s 4 Panel Midbust Corset
Era: 1900s
Sizes available: 20-36″ waists
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1900s Padded Midbust Corset
Era: 1900s
Sizes available: 19″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Included
1920s
1920s Bandeau Bra
Era: 1920s
Sizes available: small/UK 8 (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Beginner
Sewing Instructions: Included
1930s
1930s Kestos Style Bra
Era: 1930s
Sizes available: UK 8-20
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1930s 'Zoma' Suspender Belt
Era: 1930s
Sizes available: UK 8-20
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1930s Anti-Chafing Pantlet
Era: 1930s
Sizes available: UK 8-20
Difficulty: Beginner
Sewing Instructions: Included
1930s Heart Embroidered Tap Pants
Era: 1930s
Sizes available: UK 8/25″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1940s
1940s Quilted Suspender Belt
Era: 1940s
Sizes available: UK 8/25″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s
1950s Couture Corselet & Petticoat
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 6-18, 23-35″ Waists
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s Cathedral Bust Corselet
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 8-20
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Not included
1950s Darted Bust Corselet
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 10 (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s Strapless Cathedral Bra
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: 30-50″ Busts
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s Bullet Bra
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: approximately a contemporary 30D (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s Overlap Suspender Belt
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 8/25″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s Ribbon Stripe Suspender Belt
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 8/25″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
1950s High Leg Knickers
Era: 1950s
Sizes available: UK 10/27″ waist (extant garment size)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sewing Instructions: Included
Contemporary
'Bird's Wing' Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 19-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
Midbust Corset With Hip Gores By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 20-36″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
'Butterfly' Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 19-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
'Butterfly' Overbust Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 21-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
'Bird's Wing' Underbust Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 20-36″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
Underbust Corset With Hip Gores By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 21-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
Curvy Underbust Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 20-36″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
Cincher Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 18-36″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included
Short Cincher Corset By Sparklewren
Designer: Sparklewren
Sizes available: 21-35″ waists
Difficulty: Advanced
Sewing Instructions: Not included