1880 style corset 19inch waist steel boned
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Nov 8, 2009, 07.35 PMby Almatinka
A very nice corset and I love the pictures!!!
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Nov 9, 2009, 05.40 PMby Rose.M
thank you
Oct 5, 2009, 11.28 AMby lynzlyles
When Bonding the corset doest really matter where they set? how many is to less?
Oct 5, 2009, 01.29 AMby froglegs
Nice job
Oct 2, 2009, 07.33 PMby Avant-Garde Artist
Corsets don,t hurt unless you lace up to tight.Which i did once with mine from limb clothing.Thing is u don,t realise it,s too tight at first till about 10 ins after you lace it.If that happens just loosen and do up slowly and see how it feels before tightening more.
For corset patterns and amazing delivery go to www.venacavadesign.co.uk i,ve bought the truly victorian short and tall corselette and will be trying it out soon.For eye candy image search louise black cameo corsets. They rock!
Oct 1, 2009, 10.36 PMby Lioness
They are VERY comfortable. I have worn mine for 12-14 hours at a time. We do Victorian costuming and attend Steampunk, conventions, SASS, and do modeling. They are fantastic if you have the right fit!
If you have any questions, contact Lady Fleur at www.makingyourdreamcometrue.com. She is WELL VERSED in corset making.
For Corset Supplies:
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www.corsetmaking.com
www.lafnmoon.com
www.hedgehoghandworks.com
www.richardthethread.com
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Oct 1, 2009, 04.14 AMby hunnykunfan
o.o thats so awesome i wish i could make that T-T but im to amturish(i cant even spell the word)
Oct 1, 2009, 04.14 AMby hunnykunfan
o.o thats so awesome i wish i could make that T-T but im to amturish(i cant even spell the word)
Sep 27, 2009, 07.44 PMby Liz Orlandini
omg, i luv, luv, LUV your corset…..parents hate seeing me wearing them…oh well T_T
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Sep 28, 2009, 09.35 PMby Grinchy
ME TOO. They can’t wait for me to grow out of my “Renaissance” phase. But of course, I want to have a Renaissance wedding!!
Oct 1, 2009, 04.15 AMby hunnykunfan
renaissance phase? haha very funny
Sep 24, 2009, 09.24 PMby megamiaki364
your corset is soooo gorgous!!!
i have the pattern for my 1st corset and can’t find any steel or spiral steel boning. do you know where i could get some, and how to cut it to the right length without ripping the fabric?
also you mentioned you design your own, but that it takes a lot of math. what type of math do you need to useand how????
sorry i’m being so nosey, it’s just so amazing that you can do that!! i’m having a hard time following the pattern…..
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Oct 1, 2009, 10.29 PMby Lioness
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www.dragontowncorsetsupply.com
Sep 23, 2009, 08.20 AMby JuliaM
Fantastic corset and really good that you’re self taught.
Corsets aren’t painful or uncomfortable but I’d have to live in one all year to get down to 19"!
For those who want to learn try out Bonnie Holt Abrose’s Little Corset Book, which is pocket sized but has scale drawings you can enlarge and instructions. The patterns are pretty authentic and the lines are the seam lines so easy to work out what the finished waist is. Norah Waugh’s Corsets and Crinolines has similar resources but no instructions.
After that you’ll need you’re natural sizes, less 4" for the waist and the redraft using a good paper. Hack round some cheap drill with plenty of seam allowance and make a fitting piece and alter your pattern before trying anything expensive!
Never use rigilene but a good plastic baliene is OK for a fashion item designed for a 2" reduction. Steel is best and spiral steel great for curved bone channels.
Sep 22, 2009, 11.11 AMby niqaivah
love the corset. and love the photo! it looks SO professional. Way to go!
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Sep 23, 2009, 11.46 PMby Rose.M
thank you very much:)
Sep 22, 2009, 12.24 AMby BugsyMalone1102
Beautiful!
Sep 21, 2009, 10.02 PMby lenalola
can’t take my eyes of the corset…its beautiful! Bin trying to make one, but its always no good. im also self taught…how do you make them? i won’t mind the help at all. thanks
Sep 19, 2009, 01.50 AMby Me_Chic
no ouch!! i love it!! i wish i could make bautiful corsettes like this one
Sep 19, 2009, 12.23 AMby missglamourpuss
Love it!
Sep 18, 2009, 08.14 PMby Rose.M
im seft taught but i did a year of sewing to learn more :)
Sep 18, 2009, 08.10 PMby Rose.M
yeah i draft them myself… its quite hard o.0 and takes alot of maths :o
Sep 18, 2009, 07.37 PMby Medea
Your garments are amazing !
Where did you learn to sew?
I’m jealous ^^ I wish I could make such beautiful corsets
Sep 18, 2009, 06.33 PMby Amanda_Haas
I’m such a fan of corsets. Do you make your own patterns for them?
Sep 18, 2009, 03.18 PMby skwarynia
I love corsets and I love wearing them:) So feminine. I admire you!
Sep 18, 2009, 02.57 PMby vampireXhearts
this is very pretty, love it! but i cant imagine drawing you waist in that much, ouch.
but the corset looks rely well made!!
Sep 18, 2009, 02.57 PMby vampireXhearts
this is very pretty, love it! but i cant imagine drawing you waist in that much, ouch.
but the corset looks rely well made!!
Sep 18, 2009, 02.02 PMby JuM
impressivve. but ouch!
Sep 18, 2009, 08.11 AMby LaBetenoir
adorable! I want it!
Sep 18, 2009, 06.45 AMby Tika1210
I like this very much it is very stylish and I don’t get the ouch at all.
Sep 18, 2009, 02.07 AMby imnotyrbabe
wow…so beautiful…really great job
Sep 17, 2009, 07.45 PMby will.james
wow i love corsets
Sep 17, 2009, 06.28 PMby lovely_polly
i agree. ouch!!!
Sep 17, 2009, 01.21 PMby motozulli
which pattern did you use?
Sep 17, 2009, 12.50 PMby addyb737
beautiful but ouch!