Aliénation Obskure....

I saw this today.

http://miss-katie-did.livejournal.com/37494.html?view=16758#t16758

I hope you can see it. What Katy Did are a British Shop selling vintage style lingerie (I am a big fan of their stockings).

Anyway the writer gives her opinions on how different styles of corsets suit different figures, and basic advice on off the rack styles. Of course she is only referring to the ones they sell, but some nice basic stuff in there none the less.

You may or may not agree with her views, but I thought I would share.

Hello everybody!

(dear mods, if this is not good, please just delete my post).

Wanted to let everybody know, that Royale Esthetics in Toronto/Newmarket, ON, have 50% discounts on all their services all November. Yes, that includes Fusion hair extensions and clipons.



Cheers!

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Lindsay Lohan wears a corset on the outside and it looks like crap.

Why do celebreties like her never invest in some good corsets? I mean, okay, she's not the classiest person ever, but still...

For the past couple of years I've gotten into the habit of wearing synthetic dreads, braided in of course.
However, during this time period I haven't had a job other than a co-op position where my coworkers were totally cool with me havind dreads.
But now I'm working for a generic big-box department store, and I'm really unsure if I should be installing my dreads or not.
I wear dreads the same colour as my hair, so they look fairly natural.
Our employee dress code says you can't have "unnatural" hair colours, and it says you can't wear "dramatic" makeup, so it's moderate in its strictness? I'm still really unsure if it would be appropriate or not. Should I just ask my supervisor?

Does anyone here work in a department store or would be able to offer some advice, maybe from experience?

I know this is a little bit of a random question and I understand if this isn't appropriate.
Thanks! :)

In the last 24 hours:

• 13:09 Arrived in Chicago. Annoyed by parking already. #
• 16:15 Mmmm... Sushi.... #
• 23:23 At the Golden Nugget for late-night foods. #

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| jist finished this merry Christmas themed corset, she is sweet and a little silly....

I really want an Edwardian longline corset for Christmas. Or, if that would be too soon, i could do mid-January - I don't know what the "expected wait time" would be and I'd be fine with a late present to myself. I'm just lusting after one.

I don't know that I want to try to make one for myself when I have my best friend/roommate's custom design to get finished by Christmas (shh, she doesn't know yet), with at least 70% handsewing entailed.

I'm actually lucky in that I'm expecting a large amount of money in the next ~1.5 weeks, which is why I'm treating myself.

I'm on the east coast in the US, specifically western North Carolina.

Is there anyone nearby who would consider taking the commission? Or, if not nearby, who's comfortable with fittings and/or measurements via correspondance?

I'd be happy to provide more details of my location/measurements/what I want the corset to be like. Just tell me what you want to know :)

I watch ebay ... bad habit yes... dont buy much really, but someone in China has posted a cute corset, and I am wondering if anyone can tell me which pattern that is generally available from corset pattern suppliers, this one could be close to? I really like the shape along the bottom, and what appears to be a high back, although I think it could have a few more pieces to make it a better fitting garment. I am tempted to buy this one and tear it appart, but if I can get a pattern similar enough will go that way instead. Here is the link

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360208223685&_trksid=p2759.l1259

Anna
in search of the best fitting everyday garment, with style

I am reading an article now about applying waist tape from FSO and wondering how you all go about it.
Which layer do you all apply the tape to?
I used to apply it to the fashion fabric and had someone tell me I should apply it to the lining. I didn't notice a difference but I don't wear my corsets that often.
I found when applied to the fashion fabric it could be seen over the busk. I used to get the bones under it so that wasn't an issue. I wonder if I was doing something wrong to have it show?
I've never brought the tape around either and think I will try that.
I hope how I described the 'showing through' part well enough to be understood. Why is it thatI feel I have the silliest questions? Hahaha.

Hi guys!

Soooo.. I'm making a pair of 18th century stays to go under an 18th century gown I've remade.
I've never made real stays before, mostly hybrids with smooth edges. I've tried to bind this bugger TWICE already and both times the binding looks like absolute crap.

I'm reluctant to hand-bind them because, well, a) I'm burnt out from this project already b) I'm flying out to do the gig that I'll be wearing it for on TUESDAY c) I REALLY need to get back to client orders before I head out across the country again. I've spent too much time ripping stitches as it is. MY EYES ARE BLEEDING.

I did the right thing and first, looked in the memories and check out site that has a pretty cool tutorial on mitring edges and stitching by hand.

Buut... I can't get my head around these methods by machine instead of by hand. I am now supplicating to YOU, fellow corsetmakers, on how you go about binding your stays neatly by machine. I love this corset, the shaping is amazing and I really like the stays, but they're really f**king pissing me off. The binding feels "baggy" but when I've tried to pull the binding tighter, it doesn't fit into the edges smoothly. I'm at my wits end. I'm just about ready to simply surge the raw edges and cover them with ribbon or something equally retarded.

And no, I'll NEVER offer stays as an option for order after this experience. They're pretty, but really bitchy to make.

Any ideas?

I have a problem. I went out and got nice new needles and some nice polyester thread in preparation for for fiddling with my thread tension (I really hate doing this). I got it all nice and perfect on zig-zag and straight stitches but when it came to sewing boning channels with the bone in the channel, the tension is all fux0red and doesn't look nice on the top OR underside. The problem is the boning is slightly too thick (tall) for my boning foot to accommodate.

I have a Husqvarna, it is an awesome machine and this is not it's fault. Unfortunately it does not have the capacity to minutely adjust the foot height which means I think I'll probably be sewing boning channels without the bones actually being in the channel (which is my normal method). The bones are heavy duty cable ties which, admittedly, are freaking thick.

Anyone have any advice? Tips? Funny diversions that are good for a laugh?

Greetings all.

I've look through the memories and didn't find anything (if there is feel free to just smack me upside the head). I'm looking for advice on pre washing fabrics.

Twill isn't as worrysome for me, but at hte moment I'm working with a yard of silk taffeta, and anyone who has bought it know it doesn't come cheap. I need to pre wash it to make sure it shrinks right and all that so I know it won't wrinkle later.

Is there any advice on washing and drying such precious material? As i said before if there is info already just let me know but be gentle, my head bruises easily :)

For those of you who would like to know it's a dark emerald green silk taf. *melts*

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Come Visit KMKostumes/KMKdesigns at Daishocon 2009 in Steven Point WI, this weekend Nov 20th-23rd!
daishocon.com/



We will have accessories, jumpers, blouses,and more! Plus we are selling some of our designs from our fall line Elegant Blood.
This dress will be for sale from the Elegant Blood line which mixes vampire gothic lolita and victorian influences together.



Hopefully see there:)
www.kmkostumes.com

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