There comes a time when we all would like to use something a little more adventurous and preparing the Fabric well is half the task of sewing Lace, or Sequinned Fabric, which are popular choices for Corsetry. Lace Overlays When using Lace for Corsets, you will need to consider the pattern of the Lace- is […]
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3: Adjusting the Eventide Corset Pattern to Fit
Detailed instructions are given in the Eventide Corset Instruction Book however; I’d like to expand them a little with this Re-sizing Patterns to Fit post. Although I am obviously doing this for the Eventide Corset Pattern, the basic principles apply when adjusting all Patterns to Fit your figure. I will admit that this technique will only […]
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2: Recommended Tools and Equipment for Corsetry
Here’s a handy printable to help you make the Eventide Corset, and for Corsetry in general, these Tools and pieces of Equipment come highly recommended. Here are my recommended products for these essential Corset making items… Awl: I like a curved Awl which allows you to push holes of varying size into t he fabric. Clover […]
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1: Printing and Assembling the Eventide Corset PDF Pattern
As mentioned above, don’t let your Printer ‘scale to fit’ each page as this will reduce the overall Corset Pattern Size. There will be a small amount of excess paper around the Pattern Pieces, and it is helpful to trim this down as you Sellotape the pieces together as it ensures greater accuracy. If any […]
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Corset Month: create bespoke Corsetry
Corset Month!! This was one of the biggest Sewing Pattern and Kit releases I had managed to date, it took me months of prep and sampling to be happy with. The Corset Kit has a re-usable graded Pattern for a Victorian inspired Over Bust Corset, with an Instruction Booklet which covers every aspect of making […]
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Notions: The Language of Patterns.
No doubt the sketch of the design on the front of the envelope will catch your eye first. From McCall’s Sewing in Colour A beginning seamstress may feel Einstein’s theories are as easy to understand as the intricacies of a first pattern. Here is a place where first steps should be taken slowly […] […]
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Sewing is good for you!!
CLINICAL STUDY REVEALS THE STRESS-REDUCING BENEFITS OF SEWING Surprise! Sewing May Be Good For Your Heart! A clinical study commissioned by the Home Sewing Association (HSA) reveals that women who sew – both skilled as well as novice sewers — experience a significant drop in heart rate, blood pressure, and perspiration rate when compared to women […]
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Worth and Mainbocher online exhibition.
In 1860, Englishman Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) founded a Parisian atelier that defined the luxurious standards of the haute couture and set high fashions stylistic course for the balance of the 19th century… Well worth a quick peek, this is from an online exhibition bringing you works from Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) & Mainbocher (Main […]
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Beautiful Edwardian photos
Find this stunning picture of an enormous Merry Widow Hat at American Duchess, alongside dozens of others. All the beautiful pin tucks, lace, trims, ridiculous lacing and stunning shapes are there and I strongly recommend you take a look. http://americanduchess.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/v88-massive-merry-widow-hat.html It’s a huge source of inspiration, as is the whole American Duchess site. Happy stitching!
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Sewing Hints & Tips #3
The difference between Petersham & Grosgrain Ribbon: Both ribbons are ribbed & have a matte finish however; there is a very big difference: the edge finish. Grosgrain ribbon has a sealed edge (2), and Petersham (1) has a scalloped edge that is woven in one with the rest of the ribbon. 1. 2. That scalloped […]