This corset was made after two remote mock-ups. The core layer was constructed first so the boning would not disrupt the design of the lace. The cover layer is purple satin and a stretchy black and purple floral lace, which is pattern matched. This is a bespoke plus-sized sweetheart overbust corset. It has purple satin cover material
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The core of the corset is finished, the lining is assembled, and all the pieces are cut out. Next I will be flatlining the lace to the satin and assembling the cover.
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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 is a bespoke custom commissioned plus sized mid-bust Victorian corset. It is made from two layers of corset coutil and has a split metal busk. Fabric: Two layers of black corset coutil Boning: 1/4″ flat and spiral steel bones Piecing: Six panels per side Busk: 12″ metal straight double-busk
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I just finished remaking the spoon busk Victorian overbust corset I made back in July. Unfortunately, I completely flubbed a couple small details in the drafting, which resulted in a poor fit in a couple places. It might have been possible to modify the original corset, but I decided it would work better if I
Read MoreTonight I finished the red silk Victorian, many months in the making. Core: Two layers of corset coutil Cover: Dark red dupioni silk Flossing: Black buttonhole thread Edging: Black dupioni silk bias tape Lace: Black slightly stretchy lace Boning: 38 1/4″ flat spring steel bones Piecing: 8 panels per side Busk: 16″ metal straight double
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This corset is a plain coutil, tea-stained late Victorian overbust corset, for use as a foundation in Victorian re-enactment. We had originally envisioned a hip shape much more like that of the cream silk corset with blue embroidery, but instead what worked best for this customer was a much higher hip on the side. This
Read MoreIt’s almost done. I just need to grommet it tomorrow, and take the final photos. I used some leftover beige silk bias tape for the edging.
Read MoreOne of the people on the CorsetMakers group on LJ suggested, among other things, Borax. I’ve used Borax many times for spot-cleaning on corsets, but it hadn’t even crossed my mind to use it here. Borax, a little water, and a toothbrush cleared up the darker spots and evened up the tone of the stain
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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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