Since I can no longer physically make anything most days, on those days when I am feeling mentally capable I am going back through my blog and converting some of my blog posts into coherent tutorials. Â The first series of blog entries I am re-writing is the corded Regency corset, and in the process I
Read MoreA friend recently made her first self-patterned corset, and was asking me about how to avoid those pesky little wrinkles the happen at the hip and bust. In brief, they are usually caused by bias or poor fit.
Read MoreSince my corset measurement page was part of my commission information, I had to take it down when I shut down business. Â However, I feel the information is valuable, and I do reference it from time to time in my tutorials, so I have reposted a new version of the measurement instructions under Tutorials >>
Read MoreI have been ill for six years, disabled for two, and have only now finally received a diagnosis. The path to that diagnosis has been a constant battle with the health care system in the US, its reluctance to treat those who don’t have financial resources to bleed, and its reluctance to acknowledge that my
Read MoreThis is a bespoke plus-sized corded regency corset, made with drill cover and coutil interlining, with padded shoulder straps, drawstring on the bust, a busk pocket, and fan lacing.
Read MoreThe corded Regency corset is finished, including the fan lacing. The chemise is also finished, and the bodiced petticoat is very close to being finished. This post shows details on how the fan lacing was made.
Read MoreThe machine-washable corded Regency corset is now fully assembled and grommeted.
Read MoreThis entry on the Regency Corset shows how to create looped buttonhole eyelets, and how to attach the busk pocket to the front of the corset.
Read MoreI worked on the corded regency corset some more yesterday. The shoulder straps are padded, the lining is attached, the busk pocket is sewn (if not yet attached), and the bottom edge has been bound.
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