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Cathrin corset: Design Options

Fit​

Number of panels​

The number of panels to draft. More panels are better to fit a curvier model.

  • Type: List
  • Default: 13
  • options:
    • 11
    • 13

The panels option on Cathrin

This options determines how many panels will be used to make up the corset. You have the choice between:

  • 11 panels
  • 13 panels

More panels is a bit more work, but also allows the difference between bust/waist/hips to be evened out over more darts, which may yield to better results.

More curves = more panels

Waist reduction​

The amount by which you want the corset to pinch your waist.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 10%
  • Minimum: 2%
  • Maximum: 20%

The waist reduction option on Cathrin

The amount you want the corset to be smaller than your natural waist. In other words, how much do you want it to squeeze you.

Style​

Back drop​

How much the back panels lower from your hips towards your center back. Negative values will raise the back.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 2%
  • Minimum: -10%
  • Maximum: 5%

The back drop option on Cathrin

This option determines how far the center back will be lowered at the bottom of your corset.

Back opening​

Opening at the center back closure.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 4%
  • Minimum: 3%
  • Maximum: 10%

The back opening option on Cathrin

This option determines how wide the back opening of your corset will be. The back opening is where you string the corset together.

Back rise​

How much the back panels rise from your arms to your center back.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 15%
  • Minimum: 1%
  • Maximum: 25%

The back rise option on Cathrin

How high do you want the corset to rise at the back, relative to the underbust height?

Zero means that the backline will stay horizontal at the level of your underbust. In other words, the back will be somewhat the same height as your bra strap.

If you increase the back rise, your corset will rise upwards at the back.

As this is an underbust corset, the back rise is a style choice and won’t affect the fit

Front drop​

How much the front panels lower from your hips towards your center front.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 5%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 10%

The front drop option on Cathrin

This option determines how far the center front will be lowered at the bottom of your corset.

If you lower this too much, sitting might become an issue.

Front rise​

Rise of the front panels at center front, between your breasts. Negative values will lower them.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 4%
  • Minimum: -10%
  • Maximum: 8%

The front rise option on Cathrin

How high do you want the corset to rise up at the center front.

This rise occurs center front between your breasts. Don’t overdo it or the edge of your corset will push into your breasts.

This option also allows negative values. They will cause the center front to be lowered.

Hip rise​

How much the side panels rise on your hips.

  • Type: Percentage
  • Default: 5%
  • Minimum: 0%
  • Maximum: 15%

The hip rise option on Cathrin

How high do you want to corset to rise on your hips, in comparison to the center front and center back.