| Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 |
corsetry
[ laracorsets ]
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3:34p |
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corsetmakers
[ laracorsets ]
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3:33p |
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corsetry
[ skeletonscloset ]
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9:03p |
I made this corset for a wonderful customer. She wanted something pink. Pink is hip I guess, I have another pink one waiting to be made. :D It is nice to make something else then the good old black corsets. . It is the constance corset, but a bit shorter then it usualy is.  |
corsetmakers
[ 19_crows ]
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11:43a |
Lining a coutil corset - with coutil?
I'm working on the muslin for a Victorian corset from Laughing Moon's pattern, a fully lined 2 layer corset. I bought a kit for this from Grannds which came with enough coutil to make the corset and its lining from the same material. Is that the usual way of doing this, or is there some reason to make the lining out of lining material? I don't have the pattern envelope here at work to check. I think that would be fine, just wondering. If I wanted to make the outside brocade or something, I could just bond that to the fabric and treat it as one layer, right? That's probably more ambitious than I need to be for this project. Thanks. |
corsetmakers
[ pitufina ]
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2:54p |
Purple Morúa Wedding Corset
Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing well in the run-up to the holidays. I'm busy, but happy because I have a Christmas tree :)
I wanted to share the wedding outfit I made for the lovely and wonderful ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) purplegril. She wanted purple, but also wanted it to be elegant and suitable for a wedding. So this is what we came up with.
( Lots more photos and details ) Current Mood:  cold |
corsetry
[ pitufina ]
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2:52p |
Purple Morúa Wedding Corset
Hi Everyone! I hope you are all doing well in the run-up to the holidays. I'm busy, but happy because I have a Christmas tree :)
I wanted to share the wedding outfit I made for the lovely and wonderful purplegril. She wanted purple, but also wanted it to be elegant and suitable for a wedding. So this is what we came up with.
( Lots more photos and details ) Current Mood:  coldCurrent Music: NPR |
tattoo_ink
[ seasonspeech ]
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7:49a |
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cosplay
[ x_evelyn_x ]
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6:49p |
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cosplay
[ daichin ]
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5:23p |
FOR SALE : SIMCA (air gear) Costume
Greetings, I going to sell my costume because I need money this Holidays. I only used in once and it is in it's very good condition. :)It costs 60$ including the wig. If you want more pictures please email me @ kurorainbow@aol.com ( VIEW PICTURES HERE :) ) |
corsetry
[ justforspite ]
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1:35a |
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| Monday, December 14th, 2009 |
tattoo_ink
[ jesusknowshtml ]
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7:56p |
i just recently got my hip done and i was just wondering how the healing process went for anyone elses hips. i have my ribs done and that healed just fine, the only difference between that and the new one is that i've been using petroleum jelly on this one, instead of the tattoo goo that i was using on my side. around the edges of the tatto it's red and the tattoo itself is swollen, but doesn't feel hot to the touch. also, i wore jeans the past few days (dumb idea, i know, i thought it would be alright) so i don't know if that's what caused the irritation or if the petroleum jelly did. thanks in advance :) ( giant pictures. possibly NSFW. ) |
| Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 |
corsetry
[ sparklewren ]
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12:24a |
Those 29" samples I promised :-)
Hi all, some of you may remember that I promised a little collection of new 29" samples (closing at 27") a little while ago. Well, they are ready! After a little photoshoot on the weekend, these sweet little cinchers are ready to fly the nest and find new loving homes elsewhere around the globe :-)  Do please tell me if these corsets make you think of anything in particular. By the end of the photoshoot I was seeing barcodes, and yesterday on my LJ they were likened to gilled mushrooms due to the texture the casings produce! [Please note, these corsets would work best on natural measurements of UNDERBUST=33-38", WAIST=30-35", HIGH HIP=38-43", but do note that you'll have a surprising amount of leeway depending upon your body-type, experience, and so on.] ( Four 29 ) |
| Monday, December 14th, 2009 |
corsetry
[ sidneyeileen ]
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3:40p |
Silk Corset with Quilted Gores and Flossing
I posted detailed in-progress images of this corset. They may be found in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. The corset is made from two core layers of coutil, with a dupioni silk cover. The contrast stitching and flossing was made with upholstery thread. The boning is 1/4" and 1/2" wide spring-steel flats. The busk is a 12" busk with a backing bone. Edging is bias-cut contrast silk fabric. Quilted gores are three layers of coutil and one layer of dupioni silk.  ( More Views and Flossing Details )This was originally intended to be a Christmas gift for a friend, but unfortunately it did not fit. She's been away at grad school, so I was working from measurements taken a year ago. I have measured the finished corset and compared it to the measurements I had, and they match up. However, it appears that the vertical measurements were wrong, because the bust should be about 1/5" higher than it is in order to fit. So, before the end of December, I should be posting images of a similar corset, but made to correct measurements. Measurements for this corset are 38" bust, 28" waist, 36" hip. X-Posted |
corsetmakers
[ sidneyeileen ]
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3:40p |
Silk Corset with Quilted Gores and Flossing
I posted detailed in-progress images of this corset. They may be found in Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. The corset is made from two core layers of coutil, with a dupioni silk cover. The contrast stitching and flossing was made with upholstery thread. The boning is 1/4" and 1/2" wide spring-steel flats. The busk is a 12" busk with a backing bone. Edging is bias-cut contrast silk fabric. Quilted gores are three layers of coutil and one layer of dupioni silk. ( More Views and Flossing Details )This was originally intended to be a Christmas gift for a friend, but unfortunately it did not fit. She's been away at grad school, so I was working from measurements taken a year ago. I have measured the finished corset and compared it to the measurements I had, and they match up. However, it appears that the vertical measurements were wrong, because the bust should be about 1/5" higher than it is in order to fit. So, before the end of December, I should be posting images of a similar corset, but made to correct measurements. Measurements for this corset are 38" bust, 28" waist, 36" hip. X-Posted |
cosplay
[ windofthestars ]
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2:54p |
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corsetry
[ corsetsnob ]
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1:07p |
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tattoo_ink
[ pudgy_pandas ]
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1:25p |
so because i'm so scatterbrained, i lost the sheet that my tattoo artist gave me on instructions... i just want to make sure i'm doing this right. i've been washing it with antibacterial soap and putting A&D on it 3 times a day for 2 days now. its the 3rd day now, should i be putting A&D on it still, or switching to a lotion? I got Aveeno Daily moisturizing lotion... is that okay? i just don't want to mess it up XD how often do i put the lotion on? |
corsetmakers
[ athenaprime ]
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12:07a |
Best Beginner's Gift Ever
An opportunity fell into my lap the other day that I have to share. I wore a corset ( Classic Victorian from Renaissance Fashions) out to a party, and by the end of the night, I had a handful of neighbors and friends willing to be guinea pigs for me to make them corsets. They know I make costumes, and they know I'm only learning to make corsets, but the idea of having corsets was intriguing enough to survive the sobered-up morning after. So now I'm the luckiest learner--I have half a dozen fresh victims volunteers of varying shapes, all willing to let me use them as dressmaker's dummies. :D Since we do have a range of shapes and cup sizes, we would make underbust corsets of some type (and therefore avoid the need to shape cups). My volunteers aren't experienced corset-wearers--they just like the idea of accentuating their curves, appearing more shapely, and for one, getting some good lower-back support. Does a smaller waist-cincher type corset (4 pins in the busk) provide as much back support as a long-line underbust (5 or 6 pins in the busk)? I'm using busks, definitely, and flat steel bones at the back where the grommets will go, but I may use cable ties, rigiline plastic boning, spring steel, or flat steel for the rest of the boning--if anyone has experience with back support provided by the different types, I'd appreciate any advice. I was planning to use the Sam Leather tutorial for drafting an underbust, but when I tried to go there, I found the site had been banned by tripod at some point between last week and today. I found underbust kits via Farthingales at Rye and Ginger Kits, but the kits come pre-cut and I would really get more education if I drafted the patterns myself for each of the ladies. Anyway, thanks for letting me ramble. Any tips are much appreciated! Current Mood:  excited |
corsetmakers
[ vertizart ]
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1:32p |
a question
Hi everyone. I had a look through the memories but couldn't find anything specific to what I am looking for. I know that historically a lot of stays were handsewn, and I have an issue using my machine as it is loud and clunky and old. I am pretty nocturnal, and I live in a matchbox with my folks and fortunately in my studio I have excellent light, but sewing by machine is not an option. And to be honest my machine and I dont get along very well. I swear the machine and the overlocker conspire against me when I am not looking. My question is whether there is a limit as to what styles of corset can be handsewn. I love to sew by hand, I find it very therapuetic. While my stitches are small and neat, I am worried that the stress of lacing, although granted I won't be lacing exceptionally tight, will mean that the seams won't hold up. There are so many styles I would love to try, and while it might sound ridiculous in retrospect, with consideration to the stress on the seams, I put pattern pieces together and made a single pattern out of that and sewed up a mock up to see if it would work. Needless to say it didn't, and when I put in the boning, rather than the nice hourglass figure I was shooting for, I looked more like a cardboard cylinder. I know now how important the seams are in creating shape. It may sound like a waste of time, but it definately gave me a valuable insight in the engineering side of corsets. I have seen handsewn 18thc stays, but are there any of you that handsew other styles of corsets? Any help would be greatly appreciated. And as soon as I can get some photos together I will post my first handsewn elizabethen style, just with some rather.. unorthodox techniques. :) Current Mood: sick |
| Sunday, December 13th, 2009 |
corsetmakers
[ misshuff ]
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6:03p |
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corsetry
[ misshuff ]
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6:03p |
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corsetmakers
[ amarysso ]
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7:18p |
Which is best: eyelets or grommets?
As a newbie I have to invest in a eyelet or grommet setter and I can't decide which are best for corsets: eyelets, or grommets? My conclusion so far: - Grommets or eyelets, it really doesn't matter so much as long as it's two parts, meaning: with a washer.
- Don't get eyelets with a split flange. The flange should roll without splitting.
- If you live in Europe the Prym eyelets seem to be the best option quality wise.
- Stick to your continent. Get a setter from the US only if you plan to buy eyelets/grommets from the US and vice versa, since sizes differ slightly.
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corsetry
[ the_aesthetik ]
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11:03a |
the Aesthetik ~ Corsets now in the Holiday Clearance Sale
Holiday Clearance Sale!
From Now until December 31st, receive up to 75% off in stock items!
We have now added a CORSET SECTION to our Holiday Clearance Sale! Silk Brocade and Reversible Corsets are 50% off.
We are the only label offering FULLY REVERSIBLE CORSETS. You are getting two corsets for the price of one. In your choice of brocades, cottons and prints. Thanks to the reversible zipper we used, we can offer you this item!
New items are now available in the ACCESSORIES + MORE, CORSETS, AND BOTTOMS sections.
Give a tote as a gift! They are affordable and can be used year round. Now available in Sailor Jerry Tattoo Print and Calaveras Skull Print.
Keep checking back as new items will be added weekly!!
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corset_whores
[ the_aesthetik ]
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11:02a |
the Aesthetik ~ Corsets now in the Holiday Clearance Sale
Holiday Clearance Sale!
From Now until December 31st, receive up to 75% off in stock items!
We have now added a CORSET SECTION to our Holiday Clearance Sale! Silk Brocade and Reversible Corsets are 50% off.
We are the only label offering FULLY REVERSIBLE CORSETS. You are getting two corsets for the price of one. In your choice of brocades, cottons and prints. Thanks to the reversible zipper we used, we can offer you this item!
New items are now available in the ACCESSORIES + MORE, CORSETS, AND BOTTOMS sections.
Give a tote as a gift! They are affordable and can be used year round. Now available in Sailor Jerry Tattoo Print and Calaveras Skull Print.
Keep checking back as new items will be added weekly!!
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corset_love
[ the_aesthetik ]
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11:02a |
the Aesthetik ~ Corsets now in the Holiday Clearance Sale
Holiday Clearance Sale!
From Now until December 31st, receive up to 75% off in stock items!
We have now added a CORSET SECTION to our Holiday Clearance Sale! Silk Brocade and Reversible Corsets are 50% off.
We are the only label offering FULLY REVERSIBLE CORSETS. You are getting two corsets for the price of one. In your choice of brocades, cottons and prints. Thanks to the reversible zipper we used, we can offer you this item!
New items are now available in the ACCESSORIES + MORE, CORSETS, AND BOTTOMS sections.
Give a tote as a gift! They are affordable and can be used year round. Now available in Sailor Jerry Tattoo Print and Calaveras Skull Print.
Keep checking back as new items will be added weekly!!
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