corsets and crinolines.

[_bunster_]

i just got Nora Waugh's Corsets and Crinolines books from the british library. squee. i've flicked it through quickly and it looks very interesting and exciting. hopefully i'll be able to copy some of the patterns and actually use them in the near future. there's a fab sweetheart necklined corset that i really want to do. i've heard that the

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[silversekhmet]

Your post reminded me of this website:

http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/

Vintage clothing to buy - lots of 50s but also sometimes older bits...

Good luck with the corsets :)

the website is fab! cheers.

[_bunster_]

had a quick look at the website and i already found the handbag of my dreams ... i suspect this will turn out expensive. luckily most the clothing is sooo iddy that i can't fit into them. will browse more later and keep you posted about the corsets. have you tried making any yet?

Re: the website is fab! cheers.

[silversekhmet]

No, I've been naff and haven't made anything for a while. I keep meaning to, and I've got all my fabric sorted out in the flat now so I've got no excuse...other than generally being crap!