It seems there's a definite gulf on the corset forums regarding construction and I think the basis is of it is a clash between people who make corsets for themselves and a few friends and those who make them for paying customers ( Read more... )

I made this as a sample a while back. I've got a proper one to do in tartan and I wanted to practise. It worked out pretty well. A few things I'll change on the proper one like matching the binding up with the check.
This is tiny though! It was made to a pattern for another customer (whose mock-up I'm still waiting on being returned) it's only 18" ( Read more... )

I tried out my Aldi cheapy dremel last night and it works a treat ( Read more... )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUIN8iz0SQ4

I've been terribly lax recently with this journal! Just have been too busy. I'll try to catch up a bit soon - promise :)
In the meantime here's a recent sample. I wanted to make something more bridal. It's heavily inspired by 50's shapes. I want to bring some 40s/50s New Look influences into my work. But all the time I was making it I couldn't stop ( Read more... )

Today I went along to a crafting event in a local pub with a friend, where we made sock-puppets & ate fairy cakes.

Meet Precious....


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Cos it's pretty much used up :)

Sample, similar to the last one but with ruffles :)


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I've been buying grommets from Weldens in the US, as I need to get proper 00s for my setter. Went to order some and, no Weldens. They appear to have gone bust. So I'm back on the hunt for someone reasonable, quick and international. That Faire lady seller on ebay seems the most likely so far. Really pisses me off that it's seemingly impossible to ( Read more... )

Does anyone?

I'm hooked. Logging in to find out what Stephen Fry is doing on a daily basis and the results of Philip Schofield's burnt potato cakes is strangely fascinating.

I got the fabric today, it's just beautiful. Very touchable, and much smoother than some I've handled. A grey with black check with a cyan blue overcheck. Couple of official orb logo labels in the package to sew on. And a nice wee handwritten note. I really can't recommend him highly enough.
The pic doesn't show the colour up very well - you can't ( Read more... )