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BlaqueRose19 2007-01-25, 17:19 #1
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Subject: New to Underbust Corset Making
 I've gotten a pattern from the internet. Site name is Kyria's Closet Gothic and Belly dance diy

I've drafted it (pattern)  for my size will start to cut out my outer layer, (probably tonight if not too tired ) inner layer is already cut out
 
I'm keeping a journal of all that happens (sewing and Crochet projects )

to get a more up to date on this and other projects that I am doing go to my blog at

 blaquerose19-sewingadventures.blogspot.com/index.html


this my first blog, so if any problems just let me know
" Lovely fabric Oh would you be mine ?!"
This post was edited on 2007-02-06, 20:37 by BlaqueRose19.
Roger Conroy (Administrator) 2007-01-26, 13:41 #2
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Good luck with the project. Hope it comes out exactly how you want it. How about posting a link to the pattern site please.
KEEP TIGHT!!!
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BlaqueRose19 2007-01-26, 15:35 #3
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Sorry about that

the link is

www.geocities.com/mekyria/corset01.html
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BlaqueRose19 2007-02-01, 17:11 #4
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Subject: pattern drafted and cut out
I have started to work on corset (will show more pictures as soon as I can)
and the actual pattern that  I drafted out for my size as  well
I have cut out both the outer and inner layers of fabric for my fake corset (purple and pink respectively)
may start to stitch it together tonight ( front fastener section )
did do some pinning it together (right side )
I however do have a question
How do I get a picture of my work up in my post ?

anyways to see pictures until then just go to my blog
blaquerose19-sewingadventures.blogspot.com/index.html
" Lovely fabric Oh would you be mine ?!"
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BlaqueRose19 2007-02-08, 16:55 #5
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Subject: Pictures at last
The urls below show some of the pictures of my project in progress
 

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/PART1…

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/fmple…

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/Buskf…

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/SFpar…

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/SideB…

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/MFB.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/sfp1.…

Thanks very much to Tori Jones for helping me to get my pictures up.
" Lovely fabric Oh would you be mine ?!"
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BlaqueRose19 2007-02-27, 20:31 #6
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Subject: Project with some pictures
The post below is what I have been doing from the beginning the dates are from my personal sewing journal that  I started for this project. I have mainly put in the stuff for the corset (also currently working on my dress as well)
just sent off for my pictures today (should be ready tomorrow. then I'll post more pictures shown aren't really pictures
 (project was small enough then to scan in on the  scanner, then saved to photoshop and edited it there then uploaded it.)

Working Some More

Feb 25/07

I put in the first bone in the corset, was very difficult to put it in per her instructions. Just before I sewed the seam together that the boning was to be in I read my sewing book on welt seams, and did it a little differently from the book. I found a different way to put the seams together. I then layed out the fabric for my dress, I cut out all pieces except 2 (sleeves ,and flounce)



Feb 17/ 07

Today stitched up my corset seams now i have to put in the boning around the seams holding the corset together. the back fastener I put in the boning two pieces each side. Now I have to make the casings for the boning.


Feb 16/07
I went and stitched the closure (busk) into the front of the corset. stitched the back seams in then flattened the boning (heated with an iron and placed it under a heavy book), then I marked off the area where I will place the boning .

Feb 10/07

Today I remeasured the busk in my corset after I stitched the left side in the fake corset.

Sewing too Fast

Feb 7/07

Today I sewed the (fmp) the LEFT side, I put in the pin side of the busk , working to put it in w/o ripping the threads is not easy ( considering that it is corduroy I suppose that it isn't supposed to be), but it does look nice afterwards. I removed the stitching from the right side of (fmp)

Feb 2/07

Today I got my fabric for my dress and corset. I'm so excited about my project. I sewed together the front middle part (fmp) (I did the right side instead of the left side ) so I will have to take it a part now and sew the left side

Jan 29/07

Today I went and layed out my pieces , ironed my Front Middle Part (FMP) and the Middle back Part (MBP). Pinned the right side pieces together to see how it would look on me. This one of the pieces of the corset (Side Front Part) (2)

[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/fmpleft.jpg]


Jan 28/07

Today I cut out my out layer for my fake corset. Tomorrow , I will have to set up my machine for the thread and the needles and such. I may even start sewing the pieces together.

Jan 20/07

Today I cut out my inner part of my fake corset. then I saw an article in Vogue Patterns talking about foundation. I found out that i can change the the spiral boning and that my boning (plastic , fabric covered) is not very good for corseting . I also found that my velvet is not enough to make the corset . So I will need to get the velvet from another source.

Jan 19/07

Today we went to Vogue, got busk (12.49 each (yikes)) it's 9 in (less than 23cm). The busk is shown below.
I got my cord for the corset, and my hook and eyes. Then we went to Fishmans and got the boning for 1.30 a yard(covered). The boning is a little light-weight but I will use it anyways. I found out that I may have enough velvet to make my corset and not have to buy any. I lay ed out my pattern for my fake corset. I will cut it out tomorrow. Will order fabric online.

[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/BuskforCorset1.jpg]

Jan 16/07

Friday went to Walmart to get the supplies and fabric, got some of the supplies, no fabric though.
Today called fabric stores to find out about metal boning and busks'. Vogue had the busks' and plastic boning (metal was too long 32 cm ((needed 22cm)))

Jan12/07

Today we went to the store and got some of my supplies for my graduation dress. My graduation dress will have a minor change in the sleeves in that I will instead of having the very full sleeves I will replace the sleeves with something that are more narrower.
My dress will come from MC Calls 2810 evening Elegance style A , the sleeves are from New Look 6373 the sleeves of A .

Jan 4/07

I plan on laying out and cutting out my project today, will write more later.

I lay ed it out but haven't cut it out yet.

Jan 2 /07

Today I finished reading the instructions on making the corset, I feel that I can do this project. My center front will have the wells going across instead of up and down.
My draft corset is going to be a light pink and purple corduroy (pink inside, purple outside)
I may cut out the project tomorrow
" Lovely fabric Oh would you be mine ?!"
This post was edited on 2007-03-02, 18:55 by BlaqueRose19.
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BlaqueRose19 2007-03-02, 18:58 #7
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Subject: PICTURES
Pictures of the corset in progress

(Will sew today after class)
I'm a long way from here (these are older pictures )

All seams are sewn now and (busk is in, back closure is almost finished (eyelets aren't in yet )).

[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/388860-R1-049-23.jpg]



[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/388860-R1-047-22.jpg]



[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/388860-R1-045-21.jpg]



[Image: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/BlaqueRose19/388860-R1-041-19.jpg]
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BlaqueRose19 2007-03-08, 16:14 #8
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Subject: FINISHING FAKE CORSET / STARTING NEW REAL ONE
FINISHING FAKE CORSET / STARTING NEW REAL ONE
Mar/5/07

Layed out pattern on the Denim ,cut it out ,need to buy new scissors (almost all of mine are dull ) tomorrow. Will cut out satin Wed.

Mar /4/07

I struggled to put in the eyelet last night I bent it kinda bad , today I did a second one (it worked after cutting the fabric a bit) will continue until I finish at least one side.
10:40pm
I finished my fake corset (minus the finishing seems he ones that go over the edges) I laced up and took a look in the mirror, Looks nice .

Mar/02/07

I put in my second thru 4Th pieces of boning , I stitched (zig zaged ) the seam allowances (out and inner fabric) together (( for each side)), then I measured 1/2 in from the stitched edge ( Zigzaged then cut in between the zig zaged seams .

10:35 pm

I finished the other side as well, now I only have to put in the eyelets and finish the last of the seams around the bottom, and top.
" Lovely fabric Oh would you be mine ?!"
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BlaqueRose19 2007-05-31, 17:26 #9
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Subject: finished at last
Well i'm actually finished with the corset now and wore it to my graduation  with my modified dress

here is my website link to see the corset book that I made for my class project (It's in a digital format Adobe flash )

www.perspectum.com/mm3/victoria/htmlpgs/Index.html

it is said that this will be up for a year then hopefully I will have my own space to put up my site.

Currrently working on a second project (another  corset and outfit)

my blog is now at livejournal.com
under blaquerose19

http://blaquerose19.livejournal.com/

also kyrias website is now www.kyriascloset.com
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