Category: inprogress
Everything cut out! Supply delays, bulk ordering
Whew! All 32 pieces are cut out for the new pair of bodies. I said everything is cut out but I guess I’m still missing the bias binding and the sweat guards. I’m just...
Linen damask for bodies and whipstitching
Here is a quick preview of a lovely new pair of bodies I’m making for a client. It is in a linen damask. The pattern matching was very finicky. I verified that they weave...
Linen pair of bodies: fun with binding
I slowly stretched the bias tape around the corners on the latest pair or bodies. I love the mitered corners but they work better on a wider binding whereas the more slender binding takes...
One down, one to go; note on hems
The Red and Gold corset is complete minus one heart tip. I was sewing them on at my favorite coffee shop when a spot on the comfy couch opened up so I jumped for...
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...
Mock-up/SLO faire
Much progress was made on the renaissance pair of bodies including but not limited to cutting out 18 pieces. I pieced together some silk damask fabric remnant for the mock-up because I have such...
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...
Burgundy and bronze: New nobles gown in the works
Although the construction of this gown has been delayed a few months I do have some photos to share. Here is a preview of the fabrics involved and a rough mock-up of the bodice...
Silk chemise details
A peek at the french seams on a new chemise: For ease of construction the gussets have been bisected and french seamed as well.
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.
