This was supposed to be a simple project, but then I started getting fancier and fancier until it turned into this. I need to order more bones, since I hatehatehate giving money to Lacis, so this project won't be completed for a while yet. Once the bones are in, I'm going to experiment with some black flossing at the ends of the casings ( Read more... )

As promised, here're some pictures of the corset I made during JoAnn Peterson and Barbara Muran's Victorian Corset Workshop this weekend.


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my stays fit perfectly! The downside is that I will have to take them in soon, as they close front and back.

Some work must be done on the chemise, though. The neckhole has Issues. Thinking maybe some pintucks in the front to gather up some of the excess fabric.

My stays are finished, and I think they'll fit just fine. I need to lace them and start on the chemise next. Tomorrow...


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