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 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:23:38 -0700 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:23:38 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ZenPhoto RSS Generator Core: Two layers of corset coutil
Cover: Linen blend burlap-like fabric with velveteen cutwork, and black velveteen
Cup Size: "B"
Boning: 1/2" and 1/4" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: 5 panels per side, 2 hip gores per side
Front Closure: Riveted boot hooks and speed laces]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:52:26 -0800 Core: Two layers of corset coutil
Cover: Linen blend burlap-like fabric with velveteen cutwork, and black velveteen
Cup Size: "B"
Boning: 1/2" and 1/4" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: 5 panels per side, 2 hip gores per side
Front Closure: Riveted boot hooks and speed laces]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:37:29 -0700 I used hexagonal-shapped grommets for the back lacing.]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:55:04 -0700 The top items are boothooks, which were prohitively difficult to set without a proper setter.

The lower hardware are speed laces, which are held on with normal rivets.]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:53:15 -0700 The D-rings are held on with rivets.]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:54:28 -0700 Core: Two layers of corset coutil
Cover: Linen blend burlap-like fabric with velveteen cutwork, and black velveteen
Cup Size: "B"
Boning: 1/2" and 1/4" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: 5 panels per side, 2 hip gores per side
Front Closure: Riveted boot hooks and speed laces]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:38:10 -0700 Core: Two layers of corset coutil
Cover: Linen blend burlap-like fabric with velveteen cutwork, and black velveteen
Cup Size: "B"
Boning: 1/2" and 1/4" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: 5 panels per side, 2 hip gores per side
Front Closure: Riveted boot hooks and speed laces]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:52:19 -0800 Core: Two layers of corset coutil
Cover: Linen blend burlap-like fabric with velveteen cutwork, and black velveteen
Cup Size: "B"
Boning: 1/2" and 1/4" wide flat spring steel bones
Piecing: 5 panels per side, 2 hip gores per side
Front Closure: Riveted boot hooks and speed laces]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Fri, 29 May 2009 16:19:30 -0700 The hexagonal grommets did not come with washers, so I used standard brass washers I purchased at the local hardware store.]]> Linen and Velveteen Pattern-Matched Corset Fri, 29 May 2009 16:20:55 -0700 The D-rings are held on with splash rivets, backed with leather.  I used a hammer to finish off the rivets to make certain there were no sharp edges to catch or scratch.

The D-Rings on this corset held the ribbon shoulder straps.
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