70 grommets and 58 bones later
I have to say this recent pair of bodies has broken my record with the sheer number of grommets and bones required. Cutting, filing, and dipping 58 bones was quite a chore. Inserting 70...
Tagged: corsetry
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...
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.
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...
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...
Guest Seamstress in the Studio
I’ve had the pleasure of having another guest seamstress in my studio this week. Rene came over to work on her very first corset and hang out with me for the past few days....
Wedding corset sneak peek
I took a couple photos of my wedding corset in progress. I made a design decision not to do a very high back for ease of dancing and I think it looks nice this...
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...
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.
Blue Modern Underbust
What does one wear to a birthday party on April fools day in San Francisco at Golden Gate park? Why, a silly outfit, of course!
Pink Silk Stay: interior detail
Here is a preview of my latest pair of stays. The pattern is not directly based on any one corset but from merging some modern patterns of my own corsets with images in Corsets...
