Mission to Commission Pt. 3

First time Corset Maker con't:

As you can see, everything is marked for laying and seeing the casing on the muslin. Since this is the back, I placed the first casing a 1/4 of inch in. This will eventually be hemmed. This is perfect to keep the back from slouching and looking messy.

When sewing the casings on, sew right along the outer edges. Also, with placing your pins this way, you avoid having to stop to remove them and avoid anything getting warped. You want this to be as straight as possible, otherwise you can't get your boning back in.

 

Now for boning. Before you start to place it back in the casings, file an end. Helps to ease it back in and prevents unnecessary digging once worn.

 I like using the the thumb rule when replacing the boning.

 Cut the excess off and straighten the casing.

 

Mission to Commission Pt.2

The process of a first time Corset Maker:

Needs:
Scissors and file for boning. A marker (I like to use it on the muslin to mark and number wear to lay my boning~shows better than chalk). I am also using an old pillow case that I marked from 1-15 so I know which sized boning goes where. A mountain of heavy books to straighten the boning. A towel doubled over to keep the books from getting wet. A pot of boiling water to make the boning pliable.

Cut the muslin in the shape that best fits your model. The bigger the lady, the more boning to help shape her more beautifully. As you can see I am using pre-covered boning. I have never worked with steel boning before so sticking with what I know...plastic.

^Boning cut and numbered to be replaced after straightening.^

^The outer part of the corset and underlap.^

This process is a bit tedious, but soooo much fun. Especially when finished :)

Mission to Commission

Request: Celtic Renaissance Dress

Due Date: June 2nd

Challenges: Hand embroidery and beading

ACCEPTED!

(how to work through it in under 2 weeks)

 

First Thing First

Since the pictures from the Fashion Shows I run tend to be overload for some, here are my designs only.

The following are ones still available for purchase.

Enjoy!

 That's right! The Zombie Ascot Day Dress is up for grabs! Size 8!

There is more. Will be posted in Part 2.

Raw Revolution Fashion Show April 12th

This was crazier than the first!

Here are the pics!!

Shot by Dave Janssen and Brian Iverson!

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Viewers: ENJOY!!!!

Izzy Panda Designs

Recycled Fabrics

 Sioux Falls Style

Earthtone Clothing

Designs by Ari-mens summer suit wear

Samantha Bertsch

Sarah Olson

Arianna Ballinger of Designs by Ari- Mon Petit Gateau Peu

(the wedding dress)

 Deja Dudes

Musical stylings by DJ Daugenix

Hosted by Chan from SiouxFallsRadio.com

Live art by the great Solomon Carlson

   

Photographers Dave Jansson and Brian Iverson

  





This show was insanely awesome!!! Thank you to everyone who participated and made this a FREE show!

We had an amazing turnout! 

Keep your eyes peeled for Raw Revolution Fashion Show: Local Music inspired Fashion!!! October 4th!!