Sewing Boning & Corset Busks

 

Sewing Boning and Corset Busks for Gowns, Costuming, and More.

Shape and support your garments with boning for sewing from WAWAK. Boning consists of a long, flat piece of metal or plastic used on the inside of garments for shaping corsets, dress bodices, bathing suits and other garments. In some cases, boning can also be used to add structure to collars, pleats and necklines.

Metal boning is very rigid, usually used in costuming and corsets. For a little more flexibility with the strength of metal, Spiral Metal Boning is a great choice. To work with metal boning, check out our Boning Tools. Plastic and Rigilene boning are more flexible and easier to use than metal boning—they’re good for curves on everyday garments like swimwear, strapless garments and more. Corset busks are used as a corset closure, and come as a set; one side has metal loops and the other has metal hooks. See all styles of boning to choose the perfect added structure for your garments.

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Sewing Boning & Corset Busks

What is boning in sewing?

In sewing, boning is a thin, rigid material used to add shape and structure to garments and other textiles. It's available in various styles, usually made of plastic or metal, and is often used to shape items like corsets, bodices, structured tops, swimsuits, bras, costumes and more.

What types of boning are used in sewing?

There are various types of boning for sewing, including plastic, steel and rigilene boning. Steel boning is the most rigid of these options, often used for very structured garments like corsets. Plastic is much less rigid, offering light support for items like swimsuits, strapless garments and more. Rigilene offers light, flexible support and is the only one of these bonings that can be sewn through directly.

How do you apply boning to a garment?

Boning is usually used inside a casing or channel. Alternatively, covered bonings come pre-cased with a fabric covering that can be easily stitched to your project, or rigilene boning can be sewn directly to a project.