#petersham
(viaSpiral Corset)
I found this interesting looking corset on Facebook under “Learn How to Make Corsets Like a Pro!”in the album Spiral Corset. There are 3 more photos, one of which shows a little better how the spiral boning is secured in place. (This corset was made by one of the group members - Helen Sleepy H, who is also the owner of Creative Corsets) <added info>
The only info I have from the album is:
- the binding is an inch thick
- she stepped over the bones to create pockets for them
- all the boning is fixed underneath the petersham with a normal grosgrain and the only bones hidden are the flats.
The Facebook group was originally created by Alexis Black, owner at Electra Designs to promote a kickstarter project for the creation of corset making instructional materials. She plans to share updates about the project, plus exclusive short tutorials and behind the scenes videos from her workshops.
I saw info somewhere (can’t find the link right now but will look for it) that her Corset Making Material will be available on 31 October.
What I like about this particular Facebook page is that members share and exchange valuable information on corset making with each other. People really interact. :-)
Check out her main webpage at ElectraDesigns.net for high quality corsets.
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Pattern: Vogue v1643 view D
Fabric: Super 120 wool suiting. Trim: Vintage Petersham grosgrain ribbon.
Modification: Added lining. Waist band reshaped into yoke.
Notes: A beautiful classic pleated dress but the fit is a unforgiving. It features hard pleats that are sewn all the way below tummy so it could be unflattering after having a big meal. That said, I do think this is nice change from my usual style. The skirt is fairly easy by itself if you don’t need a lot of modification for the fit. Most challenging part is getting the pleats even. For that I simply forgo all the blasting stitch from the instructions and take the fabric straight to the ironing board. I found that easier and quicker but that could be just me. Adding lining could be a bit of work because you have to do all the pleating twice (that, or pleat with double layer, your choice). At the end you are rewarded with a beautiful skirt so it’s all worth it.
Possible improvement: I would consider reducing the pleat stitich by a couple inches so they don’t go below the tummy. The fit would be more forgiving but of course, the style would be different too.
DEN | Petersham Bowling Club , Sydney
