Conversational Corsets Sewing Work in Progress

Sneak Peek & Work Status Update 12 May 2010

Black ribbon corset – 100% done – waiting to mail

1880’s silk overbust corset – 4th mock-up mailed

Victorian silk overbust corset – 2nd mock-up mailed

Canvas surtout – 100% done (no photos yet)

Steampunk underbust – 100% done

Machine washable corset dress – Pattern drafted

Adjustable underbust corset – Pattern drafted

Black tight-lacing underbust with garters – Not started

White tight-lacing underbust – Not started

Merry Widow corset pattern – Not started

Traditional/Punk Rock fusion Wedding Gown – Planning/mock-up stage

My primary focus in the next week and a half is the 1880’s corset and the three personal sewing projects for my portfolio (machine-washable, adjustable, and steampunk corsets).  If the Victorian overbust requires a third mock-up, I am also hoping to make and mail that.

The completed steampunk underbust is a corset that fits me, so there will be nice photos in the next couple weeks.  In the meantime, for those of you who follow my blog, here’s a sneak peak of the corset.  It’s inspired by the “health” corsets of the late Victorian and Edwardian.  It’s made from plain coutil, with a “belt” of leather.  Including the grommets on the lacing panel, it has 104 grommets total.