#corsetiere
Oil slick corset made with reversible sequins on the front panel, and matching iridescent crystals on the hips!
Model:@aliegator714
Photo by Weneal’s Photography
Headdress by ArtsMyths
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Still one of my favorite pieces. Red and fuschia “Lust” inspired corset!
Photos by the amazing WeNeal’s Photography and Retouching!
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Pokemon corset featuring matched front panels by me! This is my current daily wear corset, and it’s oh so comfy.
There is a difference.
Well. I tried to let this go, but I just couldn’t. Yes, waist trainers and corsets are very different garments. That’s about where the accuracy of this post ends. A well made, properly fitting corset shouldn’t be putting any pressure on your hips or high ribcage, those spots on the body aren’t designed to move, however, the floating ribs and waist ARE designed to move, and a well fitting corset will only compress in those areas. @lucy-corsetry has an amazing video of an MRI in a corset, and what actually happens to the body when tightlacing. Breaking ribs wasn’t ever actually a thing, in the Victorian area, they would commonly refer to the whalebone in corsets as “ribs,” and they would occasionally break and have to be removed from the corset, which is also the origin of the “removing ribs” myth. As far as plastic vs steel, spring and spiral steel in combo are generally used in quality corsets. The spring steel is used in the straight sections that need more support, usually the very back on either side of the laces, and in the very front for extra tummy control. Spiral is wonderful for going over the curves of the body. The reason plastic isn’t considered suitable by many (though there’s been a resurgence of plastic created as a synthetic whalebone) is because once plastic bends, it doesn’t return to its original shape, so you can easily wind up with painful kinks around the waist that dig in. I’m going to end this by saying neither of the things pictured is ideal-the corset shown doesn’t fit and doesn’t look to be any kind of quality. And there is a world of difference in quality of corsets. A corset that fits properly and is made well should feel like a warm, snug hug. It should never pinch, or hurt your back, or squeeze your ribs. If those things are happening, the corset doesn’t fit you. These days, I wear corsets more for back support than as a fashion accessory, and it’s amazing what a huge difference it makes.
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CORSET MAKING SHORTCUT by Sew Curvy
Great tip to cut down on time when repeatedly working with corset mock-ups. I got this from her Facebook page:
“Keep a set of ‘fake laces’ to attach to toiles so that you don’t have to go through the whole lacing palaver every time you make a mock up! Make two strips with eyelets, lace them up as the back of a corset, then sew the strips onto the back of the toile in the appropriate place. When finished, unpick, and use the ready laced strips again for the next toile. Simples!”
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Here she goes again…cracking me up. I found the link to her Bean Boob idea on Pinterest, where I stumble onto so many gems these days.
This might come in handy, whenever you are lacking the fullness of real boobage on a dress form or similar mock up tool for your corset or other sewing project. :-)
A few months ago, I posted her article on “Making a workable dress form - or - The violent transformation of Franken-Lilly”. In July the American Duchess was battling “The Polonaise Jacket of Doom and Hell” which included more transformation of Franken-Lilly and the addition of the brilliant BEAN BOOBS, which are actually an idea of her mother. Here they are:
In her own words:
“Bean Boobs are THE BEST THINGS EVER - they are knee-high stockings filled with lentils, pinned onto the chest of the dress form. The brilliant thing about them is that they conform, move, and shift very closely to the way real boobs do, so when you are lifting and squishing boobage with stays, you can now accurately represent that. IT WORKS.”
So go into your kitchen and get your lentils out!
A beautiful example of 1780s stays…in pieces, ready to be assembled completely.
I always enjoy the view of a corset while it’s a work in progress. I am sure it will be gorgeous!
This one is by Sapphorama.
sapphorama’s Library/1780s stays corset
(viaIMG_2598_zps3746c4c8.jpg photo by sapphorama)
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Gorgeous, gorgeous leather work! Of course, this kind of craftsmanship does not come cheap…this corset starts at $1,200.
A friend of mine is a leather tooling artist. No telling, what all she could do for these kind of panels or a corset in general! My mind is on overdrive!
Gusseted underbust corset with gothic styled ornaments over a red satin layer.(viaCORSET GALLERY | Cristiane Tano)
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Have only been in Paris 2hrs and @karolinalaskowskalingerie and I accidently walked past a bead shop and then into the shop and then no-one could save me from myself
#Paris #gold #beads #fashiondesigner #fashionlife #CorsetPilgrimage17 #CorsetPilgrimage #blackandgold #luxury #luxuryfashion #fashion #corsetmaker #corsetiere #iwashangry #dontholdmetomyhangrydecisions #iamashamed #notreally #thiscostalotofmoney #noregrets (at Paris, France)
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Today I’m heading back to the #symingtoncollection for another study session along with @karolinalaskowskalingerie and @cathy.hay :) It was only two weeks ago that I last visited with my #vanyanisschoolofcouture #corsetmaking students so I’m feeling a bit spoilt to be going again so soon. I’ll be doing a #FacebookLive later at the collection so tune in if you’re about :) #corsetpilgrimage17 #corsetgeek #corset #history #overbust #fashion #study #detail #theydontmakethemliketheyusedto #corsetiere #corsetmaker #victorian #victoriancorset #authenticcorset #preservinghistory
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Aren’t the new #VanyanisCorsetEarrings gorgeous!? I can’t wait until these are available for pre-order for our #VanyanisVIPs later this week The earrings are made with gold plated corset busk loops that have been engraved with a laurel design, reminiscent of antique corsets. We’ve had these available in silver for a while now, but seeing as #blackandgold are our official colours…it seemed overdue The hooks are also gold and of a lovely weight/gauge - these aren’t flimsy craft/diy earring hooks, they’re the “real deal”. Make sure you’re a #VanyanisVIP by joining via our website ❤ #jewellery #vanyanisjewellery #earrings #gold #goldearrings #goldjewellery #corsetjewellery #corsetobsessed #corsetiere #VanyanisEngravedBusk #designer #fashion #luxuryfashion #handmade #healesville #australiandesigner #shoplocal #corset #goldbusk #detailsmatter #laurel #engraving
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Aren’t the new #VanyanisCorsetEarrings gorgeous!? I can’t wait until these are available for pre-order for our #VanyanisVIPs later this week The earrings are made with gold plated corset busk loops that have been engraved with a laurel design, reminiscent of antique corsets. We’ve had these available in silver for a while now, but seeing as #blackandgold are our official colours…it seemed overdue The hooks are also gold and of a lovely weight/gauge - these aren’t flimsy craft/diy earring hooks, they’re the “real deal”. Make sure you’re a #VanyanisVIP by joining via our website ❤ #jewellery #vanyanisjewellery #earrings #gold #goldearrings #goldjewellery #corsetjewellery #corsetobsessed #corsetiere #VanyanisEngravedBusk #designer #fashion #luxuryfashion #handmade #healesville #australiandesigner #shoplocal #corset #goldbusk #detailsmatter #laurel #engraving
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