And it's purple!

[maxineofarc]

It pains me to say it, but the cheap mass-produced Indian corset I bought on ebay is actually pretty well made and quite comfortable. And shipped crazy fast, so this weekend's project is to draft the pattern for the bodice. I can't actually put it together until the other fabrics come, but drafting and fitting is always the part that takes me the

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[eleryth]

Do you recommend the seller? Pics of said corset? I am curious!

(plus, I adore purple)

[maxineofarc]

So far I can't think of anything not to recommend the seller if you want a quick and dirty corset and you don't want to make one (which heaven knows I don't- I change sizes so frequently I'd spend all my time making corsets otherwise, and I think they're boring!). I'll try to remember to get some pictures of it on me this weekend. I ordered it on Tuesday night and I had it in hand today- they shipped DHL. Course, this one is underbust (though it flares to give minimal bust support as well, which is the only thing weird about it) so an easier fit. Here's the seller: http://stores.ebay.com/ivoryny (they are NOT in New York though they do their best to make you think they are). For 40 bucks I definitely can't complain!

It's got a busk, grosgain waist reinforcement, spiral steels with spring steels at the lacing, small grommets but they seem quite secure. Certainly as nice or nicer than anything I would have made. It's a really nice purple, too!