Modern Reversible added to gallery
After months of varying scheduling problems we’ve finally done a photoshoot of this project! Check it out in the gallery.
Category: corsetry
Callus & plans
I officially have an ironing callus. It is nice to have but my pinky finger isn’t quite hardened enough and it abhored the 10 more yards of linen I ironed today. Interestingly enough this...
Red and Gold pair of bodies: construction images
The red and gold skirt I started a while back is still sitting on a hanger. At this point I intend to attach it to a plain straight band so that it is more...
R&G pair of bodies: Today’s progress
I’ve progressed further on the red and gold corset today. Hand sewing bias binding is a good way to keep your hands busy all day. The rest of the day was filled with laundering,pressing...
Terracotta corset: revamp and refurbishment
Last year I purchased a lovely silk corset during the Dark Garden sidewalk sale. I already have a lovely custom corset in this style but this one followed me home. She is made from...
Linen arrived today!
It was very exciting to have 50+ yards of linen arrive at my doorstep today. It topped my excitment over the 20 yards of coutil showing up last week. I’m finding that my fabric...
Effigy bodies inspired design
I am working on a great project mimicking the design of the elizabethan effigy bodies as shown in the book -The Tudor Tailor. The final pair of bodies will be made of 2 layers...
18th century corset – preview
Another quick glimpse at the wedding corset. The center front is still lacking panels. I’ve stuck in a wooden busk just to support the lacing while I checked that everything was working well. Embroidery...
Brown corset outfit
My client made it over for her final fitting on a silk chemise to wear under her corset. We’ve added a long skirt to the ensemble for use at more formal occasions. I’m hoping...
Some site changes and general updates
Jeremy and I will be working to flesh out some of the website this week. We have added links back to the website portion from the blog for easier navigation. Hope it helps! Today...
Blue corset complete with covered grommets
All 42 grommets on this corset have been hand-covered with fine thread. I’ve proven to myself that I have the patience to do this, so I will make this service available to my clients....
Northern Ca Pirate festival: modeling shots
These photos feature various pieces of my costuming pieced together to portray a pirate theme for the Northern California Pirate festival this upcoming weekend. The hats were trimmed and decorated with feathers to add...
Sitenews: new corset added to portfolio
Check out this corset already in action! We used it as part of an entry into the Pirate Pin-up contest for the upcoming festival in Vallejo. Rene currently graces the front page of our...
Candy stripes
I found two wonderfully striped fabrics that begged to become matching petticoats. Here are some photos: Red stripes: Blue stripe fabric:
Gold and Blue corset preview
Just a few flat shots to give you a taste of this new corset. A photoshoot on the client will occur sometime in the near future. Look back for updates. There are subtle yet...
Pair of bodies- 16th/17th century inspired
Here are some inprogress photos. This corset is ready to wear but I am slowly covering the grommets with thread.
