Part 4 Do not tie the laces around your waist.
Do not take the laces around the corset as this will damage the corset and can be uncomfortable as it causes pressure when the corset and body become one. Most corsets have up to 8 metres of lace through the eyelets. This is a lot of cord to deal with and many new to corseting make the mistake of wrapping it around the waist and tying it at the front. This lace can cause uneven pressure on the corset, distorting the boning and material. It can also be very uncomfortable to the wearer as it focuses the pressure in a very narrow band around the waist causing red marks on the skin if worn for a long time. The corset is always best tied at the back. This allows the lacing to find its own equilibrium and give a comfortable fit. Sometimes the lacing will move in the eyelets as you move, a little bit like ships rigging, taut but controlled.
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