Gold and Burgundy corset – inprogress
Here is a mock-up that I plan to add to my samples for my workshop: You can see I was getting ready to insert grommets and boning. Last comes the bottom binding and lacing....
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“Old blood” corset
Named “Old blood” by Laura for the deep red color of this silk. It morphs from a dark brown to a brilliant red in different lighting conditions. I’m a touch small for the corset...
“Old blood”corset: mock-up
Here is the first test run of a late Victorian mid-bust style corset. On the left is the initial patterning from the measurements and on the right you can see the alterations I plan...
Caramel Cream: sleeve mock-up
No these are not the final fabrics: The design looks fabulous on an actual arm instead of flat as seen here. I can’t wait to start with the final velvet fabrics.
Red and Black Corset – inprogress
Here is a preview of one of my current projects. It is without any boning, awaiting the final boning channel placement to be determined:
Boning test – spiral vs. flat steel
I mocked up an overbust corset this week that was drafted for a small frame with a large ribcage that still allows for reduction at the waist. I boned one side with spiral (plus...
1900 Straight front mock-up
I’m doing a rough mock-up of a new-to-me,antique pattern this week. Here is a preview of the style:
Gift wrapped corset & Pink stay: progress update
I’ll sneak in a few in progress shots of my latest work. The first is a underbust Victorian corset done up as a Christmas gift. The second is a mock-up of a rounded,center opening...
