I give some tips for drafting a gored corset pattern which will probably be most helpful to people who already know how to draft their own basic corsets, or at least already have a vertical panel corset pattern they know fits.
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I spent the afternoon and evening working on the regency corset. There will be absolutely no metal boning anywhere in the corset, and all the materials, including the cording, have been pre-washed in hot water so the finished corset will be machine washable.
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Continuing WIP on a new pair of silk tabbed stays. There are some differences in construction when including a busk pocket, so I photographed those for those who are curious.
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I have spent most of the past week working on making additions to this web site, changes which are not quite ready to roll out yet. What I do have ready for your perusal is a pair of new tutorials, specially for the steampunk seamstress or tailor.
Read MoreThis lovely how-to blog was posted to the GBACG email list, so I figured I would pass it on to anyone who is interested. Cobbling is not an easy task, but the wrong pair of shoes really can ruin the appearance of an otherwise beautiful outfit. Chopine, Zoccolo, and Other Raised and High Heel Construction
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