eggies_red

eggies_red_dres Mar 08, 2013 18:12

( Seems to be nearing the end of the gown. )

civil war, photos

Getting someting resembling workable

eggies_red_dres Mar 02, 2013 13:10

Photos of the continuing saga.

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corsets, drafting, civil war, photos, planning

The Corset That Wasn't, then Was

eggies_red_dres Mar 01, 2013 18:37

So I just slammed 2 2inch panels into the center back of the corset I made before. I was so pissed when I initially finished it, that I couldn't consider touching it again. But it was oddly pleasing to cut apart something that didn't like me as much as I liked it. And and then when it was done wearing it. Here's some pictures of that.

( The Blue Beast )

fail!, underwear, corsets, civil war, photos

Photobomb

eggies_red_dres Feb 18, 2013 15:19

Cross posted to: eggies_red_dres,corsetmakersSimplicity 7215, size 20 ( Read more... )

corsets, civil war, photos

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eggies_red_dres Feb 18, 2013 10:31

http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/eserv/rmit:11219/Campbell.pdf

This is a 400 page document exhaustively covering drafting sleeves. You thought it was hard? I haven't gotten into the meat of it, but I got it from my Sleeve Guru, Fashion IncubatorI thought ( Read more... )

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eggies_red_dres May 02, 2012 16:00

Inventorying my costume collection. It's coming into focus why I wear so few of them, since part of the survey is measurements of the garments. Most of them are about 2 dress sizes too small!

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eggies_red_dres Apr 03, 2012 18:44

After four unsuccessful tries, I have managed to get an external boning casing with a fashion layer of leather to stay in place, look good, and hold in some bones. I need a drink.