PATIKIL 24 Pcs Metal Steel Spiral Corset Boning, Metal Boning with 24 Steel Boning Tips Structure and Form for Sewing Corset

Metal Steel Spiral Corset Boning - feels strong but retains good flexibility. These come with the end caps already in place but can be cut to shorter as needed as extra end caps are provided - Useful if making a shaped corset etc. Less hassle than buying spiral boning on a roll.

I bought these as I have a new corset pattern that I'd like to try. I've been a fan of spiral boning for many years as I find it more comfortable when added to corsets while still giving the stability needed. This pack comes with 24 pieces of already capped-off boning, with additional ends in case you need to make them shorter as some patterns may require. They appear to be well made and I look forward to using them in my project.

I bought a cheap corset recently, which had plastic boning. I have a heavy chest, which heavily deformed that boning within probably four wears (went from straight, to S- curves that would go up under my bust. Lost about an inch of length to that, making my torso appear super short.)I used a seam ripper to undo the stitches holding the old boning in, and replaced it with these. Now it lays the way it's supposed to, and there is no sign of deformation after having used it two times. They're flexible enough that I can sit or bend over comfortably, but rigid enough that they maintain their original shape when I straighten back up.This is the first time I've done a project like this, so I did run into a little trouble getting them to work. Like other reviews mention, wire cutters really struggle to get through this. Stronger snips did the trick. Getting the caps on required some patience, and pliers. (I also cut them down just a bit shorter than they should have been, and might go back and redo them. But that's completely user error)Overall, highly recommend! The whole project only took me a couple of hours, and the spiral steel fixed a garment that would have otherwise been unwearable. Slight learning curve, but there are many videos on youtube that will walk you through the process if you're thinking of doing something like this yourself!

Works perfectly for the corset I made. It takes some force to cut them but they don’t fall apart or anything when you do. There are no instructions with them but it’s basically cut and stick the end cap on then crimp the sides to keep it on. You want to really make sure they are on there good or they fall off inside the channel and swearing happens ;)

Pretty disappointed that my order didn’t come with the 24 end pieces it was said to come with , project needs done today, no time to return, not happy

I love to sew corsets and I love to use spiral steel boning. You need strong cutters to get them to your chosen size, and be sure to keep in mind the added size of the caps. This stuff is the best. I’ll keep purchasing, but maybe I’ll buy it in the big rolls instead of the precut strips so that I don’t have any waste at all. I make a lot of corsets!

This item is great quality boning. It appears to be well made and I am looking forward to using it in my sewing soon!