Lace-up bodice tops, corsets, stays – whatever you call them, they’re a trend that’s here to stay for another season. These easy corset tops are absolutely everywhere this season, being thrown on over casual day dresses and dress shirts alike. The Spearmint Corset is the perfect free sewing pattern for jumping into this trend and it can be made with a variety of fabrics! Try an elegant brocade to elevate the look or opt for a simple corduroy or cotton print for a more cottagecore vibe. Personally, I love that the pattern is designed to fit onto Mood’s large-scale embroidered patches, which were used in the samples shown!

Alternative Recommended Fabrics:

• Organic Cotton Twill
• Brocades
• Denim

Purchase Materials Used Below:

Maroon Skull Version:

• 1 pc French Multicolored Diamonds and Bandanas Oversized Square Patch – 18.875″
• 1 yard Stratton Maroon Solid Organic Cotton Twill
• 2 pkg Dritz Antique Brass Grommets Size 3/8 – 8ct
• 4 pcs Weathered Gold Rounded Square Metal Ring – 35mm
• 2 yds Fuchsia Double Face French Satin Ribbon – 1″
  • If also using to lace-up back of the corset, add 3 yards.
• MDF310 – The Spearmint Corset Sewing Pattern (free download below!)

Green Tiger Version:

• 1 pc French Khaki and Olive Bengal Tiger Chief Oversized Square Patch – 18.875″
• 1 yard Stratton Olive Solid Organic Cotton Twill
• 2 pkg Dritz Nickel Grommets Size 3/8″ – 8ct
• 4 pcs Silver Rounded Square Metal Ring – 35mm
• 2 yds Hunter Double Face French Satin Ribbon – 1″
  • If also using to lace-up back of the corset, add 3 yards.
• MDF310 – The Spearmint Corset Sewing Pattern (free download below!)

Note: This pattern calls for bias-bound edges. I recommend making some bias tape with your corset fabric following this tutorial, or grabbing some premade bias tape to match!

1. Once your pattern is cut out, mark and sew your darts along the front bodice using a 1/2″ seam allowance. Press the darts toward the side seams.

2. Repeat with your lining layer.

3. Attach your side front panels to the center front using a 1/2″ seam allowance.

4. Repeat with the side back and center back panels. Press all seams open.

5. Repeat with your lining layer as well.

Note: For some extra stability, you could add boning along the seams of your lining if desired.

6. Place your main layer and lining layer together with the wrong sides touching. Pin into place at each seam to ensure they’re aligned.

7. Pin and sew bias tape along the top and bottom raw edges, face to face.

8. Double fold your bias tape so the raw edges are tucked inside along the inner edge of your corset and either staystitch in place or stitch-in-the-ditch like below.

9. Add a ring to each strap of your corset, double fold the edge, and stitch to secure.

10. Fold the raw edges of your corset inward at the center back and sew.

11. Add your grommets evenly spaced along both center back edges. (I placed each of mine 1.5″ apart.

11. Connect your shoulder straps with 1/2 yard of ribbon each.

12. Optional: Create some cording to match your corset or use more of the ribbon to lace up the back of your corset.