17/04/2023
DID YOU KNOW.
BONING 💯
The word boning is refers to something that behaves like bone inside our body, giving the garment a structure and fitness.
Boning is long, flat and stiff and is inserted in a dress.
It's is used in a wedding dress , evening wears, bras, corset, bags nd purse.
So lets talk about different types of boning that are common and used by all fashion designers.
COMMON TYPES OF BONING .
RIGILENE BONING: lights weight ND flexible plastic and it's 1/2 wide , it's is able to flex around the curve of a surpportive garment.
Felxible enough to wear with comfort, regilene boning can be used for a corset , bustier, strapless garment and for bust caging.
STEEL BONING: nylon coated spring steel and is 1/2 or 1/4 wide , it is very rigid and strong and can b bent in one direction to make a curve .
This is perfect for corset or custume and should only bw dry cleaned .
When cuts , it's need to have tips to prevent it from poking through casing and orther fabric.
PLASTIC BONING: is transparent in color, can not be sewn but encased and would not work for a waist -reducing corset .
This is perfect for costume or garment that requires very light surpport and can withstand machine or hand washing, when cut this boning does not require tips.
When using boning be sure to know what types ND seize suits the project you are working on.
I do hope this helps someone .
SEE YOU SOON, AGAIN.
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