PB&J corset: binding and drawstring

I decided on the black to match the girdle although the purple looked very classy as well:

Here is the final result:

I’ve included more construction photos behind the cut showing insertion of the drawstring.

When sewing the binding it is important not to catch the drawstring. The ribbon is first anchored at the back edge before being run through the binding as I sew the binding into place. Every so often I pull on the ribbon to verify I have not caught it in the stitching and continue.