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.

Perfect timing! I just received this 16" wide embroidered net vintage trim in the mail and I need to start work on my chemise tonight.


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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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Just realized that DG vs Meat is on the 19th. I'm getting my hair done that evening, so maybe I can get dressed at the salon and head to the club directly afterwards with my new hair. COOO!!!!

It will be a very long day, as I'm going to be fitting 18th century stays with Red Katie, then rushing off to SF for hair.

I met with a client today, ( Read more... )

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1920's panoramic photograph of women in bathing suits

and another, of "bathing beauty pirates", and here's one more of the "pirates"

Seriously, for you 1920's and costuming fans, check it out. I want the dress on the far left and the 9th dress in from the right with the dark-colored border.

*dies from the cute*

I has a stik! Should it be mahogany, ebony, or ash?


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I really need to get a real dressform. Mine suck.

I'd love to show off the pictures of the riding costume in progress. It's looking like one of my better pieces. Lots more hand-sewing than I'm used to, and the trim is taking for-ev-er, but it looks sharp.

I managed to sort of get one teaser:


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