The corset can be made without the straps to wear under an off the shoulder gown. This pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26 in a B, C and D cup. Sizes 8 through 12 require 1-5/8 Yds.; sizes 14 through 16 require 1-3/4 Yds. and sizes 18 through 26 require 2 Yds. of 45 inch wide fabric. The fabric from which the original is made is an undyed light weight cotton drill.