Lacing Bones
Lacing Bones
28-8541-11 Lacing bones 11" (28 cm) long
28-8541-12 Lacing bones 12" (30.4 cm) long
28-8541-13 Lacing bones 13" (33 cm) long
28-8541-14 Lacing bones 14" (35.5 cm) long
We have a new supplier for lacing bones, they are different
from what we carried previously. Please refer to the photo above
for the new ones. These are not as strong as the ones carried
previously but are
less likely to leave bruises on one's backbone! The lacing bones
featured in the instructions below are the old ones;
they
are
discontinued.
What is a “lacing bone”?
A "lacing bone" is a flat strip of steel with rounded ends
and several evenly spaced holes down the length of the strip. (See
above.)
What is it used for?
A "lacing bone" is used in the center back of corsets to
support the laces that tie the corset up.
Why would you want to use "lacing bones"?
By using lacing bones you will eliminate the problem of "popped"
eyelets/grommets. The grommets/eyelets are set in the steel giving
them a very firm foundation and solid grip on the surrounding fabric.
There is no better way to support the center back of a corset for
long term lacing or for "tight lacing".
How is a "lacing bone" used? How do I put it into a corset?
You will no longer need the two bones on either side of the grommets.
- Finish the center back seam as usual (you need two layers of
fabric for the lacing bone to eventually go in between). Having
first adjusted the back length to accommodate the lacing bones.
- With right sides out, lay the "lacing bone" on top of
the corset back. You can use it as a template to mark your hole
placement. Mark holes. Remove "lacing bone".
- Punch holes as usual.
- Slide the "lacing bone" inside the corset so all holes
line up.
- Place a grommet or eyelet into the first hole going neatly through
the outer layer of fabric, the lacing bone and the lining layer
of fabric.
- Set the eyelet or grommet as usual. Note: if using eyelets do
not use a washer.
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Right Side
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Wrong Side
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Lacing Bones come in three lengths, 7 ¾ inches (20cm) with
12 holes, 11 ¾ inches (30cm) with 19 holes and 14 1/8 inches
(36cm) with 23 holes. They cannot be cut! They are made of chrome
steel and are very hard; they will flex but not bend out of shape.
The holes are only about 7/32 inch (6mm) in diameter. Our eyelets
(series 50-8600-) and our #00 grommets fit these lacing bones. Purchase
a set and test the fit with your grommets/eyelets.
Note: Greater price breaks than given below are available on
larger quantities, please inquire if interested.
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