I’m feeling this color scheme... #mustard #pink #white #corsetmaking #historicalcostume
More views of the #victorianaf corset. Actually wearing this getup while I eat breakfast and sip my coffee. Why? I guess to see if I can?? Also, I noticed my Edwardian corset got much more comfortable the more I wore it, so I’m hoping this one does the same. Going to work on binding the edges, maybe adding trim (we’ll see how I feel) and start flossing this week. Also thinking of reinforcing those grommets with thread, because good lord do they have to withstand a lot of strain!!!
Well that’s more like it! Could probably still stand to use more room in the bust, but overall looking much more #victorianaf This corset style does compress my ribs and stomach so much more than the Edwardian s-bend corset, but it also laces a full inch smaller. Overall I’m really pleased! Will probably move ahead and finish this up and get on the rest of my costume! I’ll also have to put it on a couple times before now and the event to break it in because... oof! #corsetmaking #victoriancorset #historicalcorset #historicalundergarments #historicalcostume #sewing #1890s #1890swalkingdress
195 for 5x3 on deads this morning. My goal was to start repping 200 by the end of the year. I think we’re gonna make it! Gotta keep that grip strong! #deadlifting #girlswholift #strongnotskinny #deadliftingbeforethesuncameup #wellnotquite #butclose
Outside & Inside. A days work. Tomorrow we bone. My hands hurt. #corsetmaking #historicalcostume #sewing #handmade #1890s #walkingsuit
Once more into the breach, dear friends! #omgimsuchanerdplzhalp Victorian corset round 3 is a go. And, even though I said I was going to take the short cut of doing a single layer corset, in the end I decided to do a 2 layer corset, but the interior layer is this leftover salmon pink silk taffeta from last year’s #edwardianaf costume. The two layers of coutil made for an incredibly thick and rigid corset, and I think the thinner lining fabric will be easier to work with and make an all over lighter corset. And the taffeta is a tight weave so I think it should hold up to the strain of the boning. We’ll see!! I’ve also manipulated the pattern and will be sewing a slightly larger seam allowance to remove a total of 4 inches from the corset. Then I have added two small bust gores to create a more rounded bust shape and avoid the flatness and top spillage I was getting on my last version. Phew! I hope it works!! 🤞 #1890s #historiccostume #historicsewing #corsetmaking #thirdtimesacharm
I have a hard time saying “no” to kitties on laps, especially while wearing a #handmade kitty print dress. But sometimes I gotta be like, dude! Get your fucking claws outta my Anna Sui! #fabricbeforekitties #fabricsnob #theghost #workingkitty #hardatwork #moodfabrics @moodfabrics
“Heathcliff, It’s me, I’m Cathy, I’ve come home” Spent the weekend listening to #katebush and sewing this petticoat for my #1890s #walkingsuit #historicalcostume I’ve had worse weekends. The petticoat isn’t going to win any awards, but it will serve its purpose. #historicsewing #wutheringheights #totallywrongera #butidontcare #thatsongisepic
P U M A M A N ! ! ! #workingkitty #hardatwork
Such a handsome dude. #mistermuscles #shittykitty #littlebuddy #thelittlestguy
