Started work on my first corset a couple of days ago. Got the drafting done and the pattern cut out the other day. Today I put the mock up together. Not too bad for the very first attempt! The fit was surprisingly good. This pattern seems to confirm that I am indeed very short waisted. I will try and post pictures later when I have time to do the lacing correctly. I guess I need to start thinking about fabric and supplies for the real deal 
How many whales will it take ?
haha! Steel is the modern replacement;-)