by Sidney Eileen (Brocade and Leather Steam)

by Sidney Eileen (Brocade and Leather Steam) http://sidneyeileen.com/zp I am an artist, seamstress, and craftswoman, specializing in realistic artwork, Celtic knotwork, corsetry, and costuming. Within these pages you will find many examples of my work in many different mediums. I have a passion for unique and custom creations, and welcome commissions. en-US Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:39:15 -0700 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:39:15 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ZenPhoto RSS Generator Side View (Brocade and Leather Steam)

The final cover material, edged with brown leather.]]> Brocade and Leather Steam Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:23:41 -0800 Inside View of Lacing Panel (Brocade and Leather Steam)

I also lined the lacing panel with the rejected cover material. You can easily see in this image how wide the pattern is.]]> Brocade and Leather Steam Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:23:53 -0800 Outside View (Brocade and Leather Steam)

Fabric: Upholstery fabric
Edging/Details: Lightweight leather
Boning: 1/4" and 1/2" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: Six panels per side
Busk: 8" metal straight busk

The lining fabric was originally chosen for the cover material, but the stripe pattern was so wide that it was impossible to match in a way that looked good. Rather than waste what was a very nice cotton fabric, I used it for the lining.]]> Brocade and Leather Steam Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:21:06 -0800 Front View (Brocade and Leather Steam)