This corset is a bespoke custom commissioned tight lacing underbust, using two layers of black corset coutil, with dramatic attached garters and front lacing. Fabric: Two layers of black corset coutil Boning: 1/2″ flat spring steel bones Piecing: Six panels per side Garters: 3/4″ wide silver and black garter grips
Read MoreThe current corset on the sewing machine is a plus-sized, tight-lacing underbust corset with front lacing and attached garters. One half is laid out in the photo. The other half is folded up under it on the right of the image. The front of the corset is on the left, and the back is on
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Read MoreI drew up a quick sketch and some basic tips on LiveJournal in regards to corset pattern drafting. It’s not much, but for what it’s worth: I actually sat down with a chemical engineer friend to confirm the practicality of using a mathematical formula to determine the amount of hip-spring to draft into any corset.
Read MoreUpdated on the concept sketch for the plus-sized underbust. I was a goof-ball and didn’t look at my notes before drawing up the first sketch. It’s supposed to be front-lacing, not busk. The customer also decided she liked the look of curved shaping into the garters.
Read MoreConcept sketch for a plus-sized, tight-lacing underbust with attached garters.
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Originally posted on December 16, 2009. Commissioned mesh underbust corset. This corset is made using a heavy-duty sport mesh. The boning channels are coutil, and ribbon is used to support the body of the corset. The busk is 8″ long.
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Originally posted on November 24, 2009. Commissioned underbust corset for *mizzd-stock, followup to the concept sketch posted below. It’s made from two layers of corset coutil, tea-stained. The boning is 1/4″ spring steel flats, it has a metal busk, and a busk backing. The two hearts are dupioni silk, hand-sewn to the corset with 100%
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Originally posted on November 23, 2009. Commissioned tight-lacing underbust corset.It’s made from two layers of black cotton coutil, boned with spring steel flats.
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Originally posted on July 25, 2009. Commissioned custom underbust corset for everyday wear. It’s made with two layers of cotton coutil, tea stained. It was designed for optimum tummy control, and to sit about an inch below the bottom of a bra.
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