Corsetry Break + craftsy.com course = dress

[neonduchess]

I've been taking a small break from corsetry after finishing my DPP entry. I'm testing my distance fitting skills on my sister who lives in Las Vegas. I just got her measurements this week so will start drafting her pattern but in the mean time I have been improving my general sewing skills.

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Skullies

[beespoke]

Hannah, first off, thank you. The DPP was fun. Secondly, I am so amazed at how you are challenging yourself with these different projects and fabrics. So awesome that you put graphic skullies on the inside of the beautiful floral. What a fun surprise. You are very talented. (and I think your sewing skills are great!)
Jill

[neonduchess]

Thanks Jill! I am enjoying the challenge of the dressmaking, I'm by no means a natural! The DPP was great fun, it really pushed me to try something different; looking forward to finding out what the challenge will be for next year!

All the best with your Beespoke corsets!

Hannah

bust gores/godets

[beespoke]

Hannah,
Hope you don't mind, but you inspired me on your 1912 corset. I just finished a corset which I wanted to add crystals to, and I spaced them out throughout the panels, but then decided it needed a little more "flash" and put some in the bottom v of the bust gore and then at the two top sides of the gore. (Also added the same kind of arcing crescent moon to the bottom of the corset near the busk area. It turned out soooooo beautifully! It is for an undergown wedding corset (and probably wedding night also - lol). She was so happy with it, that she cried. I just wanted you to know that the way you put your sequins in the bottom of the gore was beautiful and I took inspiration from it. I'm hoping to get a pic (I was up until 3am the night before delivery attaching those teeny tiny swarovski crystals) and forgot to take a picture before I delivered it. I'm asking her to take a pic for me of all sides with it on, but I'm not sure if she will do it before the wedding in May. Anyway . . . thanks for inspiring me!
Jill

[neonduchess]

Hi Jill, the corset sounds wonderful, I would love to see a picture if and when you get one. It must be so lovely to play a part in a bride's special day!

H x