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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There are a number of exciting large-scale writing, sewing, and art projects I’m contemplating in the next couple years. Not all of them will happen, most of them will alter greatly before they happen, and as details become firm enough I’ll happily share them with you. Today, I am talking about a corset-making section I will be contributing to the book “Steampunk Projects from the Gaslamp Garage.”
Read MoreYesterday I began work on three outstanding corset orders. I’m staying with friends and dealing with physical limitations I didn’t have a year ago, so instead of making each mock-up separately I am doing all three at the same time, making a little progress each day and setting up and taking down my workspace between
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Today I was finally looking back through some old messages on DeviantArt, and came across a couple comments from another corset maker. I decided to go check out her gallery, and found an absolutely delightful array of unique, inspired creations that are well worth checking out. What I also found was a sub-gallery where she
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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.
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I posted this lovely link to my Facebook page while this site was still under construction, but I love it enough to share it again here. The LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) posted photos and patterns of four absolutely gorgeous men’s 18’th Century jackets which are in their collection.
Read MoreI am very pleased to announce four new tutorials. These have been sitting on my computer for a couple months now, and I couldn’t be happier to finally share them with you. The first two tutorials cover basic conical corset making, useful for creating a quality, fully functional foundation garment using modern materials. The first
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This week’s primary project is a gored sweetheart overbust corset that will have a satin cover with lace overlay. The construction method will involve fully boning and preparing the core before adding the cover, so the boning channels will not be visible when it is finished. The customer has graciously allowed me to use her
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This vest is a gift, that was supposed to be a surprise, but no longer is, so you guys get to see it while it comes together. It is going to be a double-breasted, fully reversible vest with fabric painting on it and some pseudo-military embellishments. I’m planning to have it finished before November 15. The pattern is
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I was asked about the pattern for the gothic brocade overbust corset in my portfolio, because it has the “V” shape to the panels in the front, continuing smoothly over the bust. I made that corset last fall, before I had this blog set up on my web site, so I had never even photographed
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