Seryn , Kellys and Serenity's corset, Tshirt and costume talky thread - drooling only upon application

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UPDATED: Monday, July 24, 2006 12:16
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SERYN

Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:54 PM

It is gorgeous isn't it (though i'm a little alarmed at the one where she appears to be trying to cut nose hairs with the big pointy thing)

Right, i'm here, im awake (mostly) I have a guy who looks a bit like David Boreanaz taking me on a myspace tour of the LA jazz scene (I don't know, its best if you don't enquire)so if i'm a little distracted, don't mind me, and basically, if I didn't answer a question that you asked, and if Tris hasn't already answered it better for me, then Fire Away!

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, May 18, 2006 1:58 PM

Thought this might amuse you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmeserenity/148725233/

I left Mai's skirt sitting on my sewing table (really a card table taking up what little floor space I have) and left the door open to my room for a few minutes and the gorram cat got in and decided to curl up on it. The Evil Beast.

But, if you look very closely, you can see the frayed hem of the purple skirt (not done playing with that yet), but I like the black lace over the purple, though. I haven't sewn the waistband on yet, so it's still raw edges at the top.

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

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IAMZOE

Friday, July 14, 2006 10:14 AM

hello Seryn, Serenity and everyone,

I hope you don't mind me resurrecting this old thread, but I have just tried on my corset for my wedding for the very first time! I was so worried it wouldn't be done in time, but they made it with a few weeks to spare...

Well, as soon as MyWash was out the house this morning, I tried it all on - it was most strange to walk around our house in the full outfit! I hadn't quite realised just how full-on it was going to be... I hope his relatives appreciate that I'm going for Vivienne-Westwood style over-the-top tartanry and don't just think I'm crazy... well, actually, they already think that.

Hope your corset-making is also going well - I just had to share my excitement with others!

EMMARIGBY

Friday, July 14, 2006 10:25 AM

Well I've been casting an occassional wistful glance over this thread, wishing I could be this talented (Or be friends with someone this talented!)

I think Serenity got the best deal ever here. I paid £150 (um about $300) for my corseet, which is a plain black satin one which I love to bits but is nothing like as fancy as the ones on here!

I have a corset question for Seryn. My corset (being about 5 years old now and well worn) has developed a crease at the waist where I've bent it by sitting down. I think the (plastic? not sure) stays have kinked. Is there any secret method for straightening them or am I doomed?!

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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, July 14, 2006 12:06 PM

Zoe-fantastic! I'm so glad they got it done in plenty of time.

Did it turn out as well as you hoped? Better?

Really, I can't wait to see the pictures. You're going to look amaaaaaaaaaazing!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

SERYN

Friday, July 14, 2006 5:18 PM

ooooh, toughie. problem is sooner or later, all corsets with any amount of 'give' will do this.

if they are plastic, you can try pressing them - if your lining fabric can take it, put a piece of cotton or calico over it, and with the hottest iron your fabric can take, try and press them out. It not really a great idea, as technically you are just damaging the bones further, but...

the problem is, it is more than likely that (for the price you payed) they are sprung steal bones, in which case, theres no opotion but to replace them - trying to bend them back will snap them. Owie!

I should imagine that your corset has a bias binding finish running along the top and bottom. It is possible to unpick the inside of the edging, and the stitching trapping the bones and replace them.

I'll post the addresses for some sites where you canbuy individual bones with reasonable p&p - are you in england or elswaere? spend a little more on the super strong ones - thicker the better, and but them centre front and back if possible, these will lend support to to bones around them, expecially when sitting.

the other thing i have to say is look at your posture -(i'm sorry to be rude) many women nowadays do lean forward more, make sure when you wear it, your back is as straight and upright as possible - if it helps, sit one the edge of the seat - like Austen heroines do, as the slight unsteadiness makes you sit up and pay attention to your posture. It also makes you look more gracefull and elegant, so can't be bad.

wearing a corset is something of an art, but it can be done.

the problem with this fix it is that not all of the damaged bones will be accessible from the top or bottom, and its very very fiddly, especially if you're not a confident sewer.

the final option, but only if you have the cash, is to contact the original maker and see if they can refurbish it for you. It will cost, but should not cost anyway near as much as buying a new one would?

finally how do you store it? the best way it iether to hang it by the straps, if it has them, or roll it up and keep it in a bag. never fold it - over time it damages the fabric.

instand fix its would be to sew on temporary bone channels over the lining to support the internal ones, or to sew on thick canvas or any really stiff fabric, as stiff as you can get, to do the same. i hope this helped!

*removes expert mask*

though hand around, tristan works with metal, so he may have an idea.

Yes, zoe! we demand photo's of you looking gorgous and tartan zany.

and Emma, i do think you are a friend by now. After september, ask me again, and if i cant make you a new one, i'll have a go at fixing your old.

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EMMARIGBY

Friday, July 14, 2006 5:26 PM

Thanks so much for the advice! I really appreciate it as this is my favorite item of clothing (I tell a lie, the newer corset I got for Christmas the year before last is now my favorite. It's a black leather and red satin striped half corset that looks wonderfully pirate's wenchey!).

I shall try the ironing. I think if that doesn't work I may try the reinforcing from behind. That sounds like the limit of my sewing skills! I am in the UK, but would be willing to buy extra stays from anywhere. Do you have any sites to recommend?

Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes!

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TRISTAN

Friday, July 14, 2006 5:39 PM

Glad to see this thread resurrected! Missed it much.
Seryn, I'm going to stick with your explanation. Sprung steel bones can't be repaired; once bent, that's it. You can straighten them if you are careful, but they won't support like they used to. I have had to replace bones in corsets before, and it's not all that bad. If you are careful with the removing of stiches, you can hand-stitch the bias binding channels closed again. And no, I can't make corset bones
which is unfortunate...

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SERYN

Friday, July 14, 2006 5:41 PM

yep there one site that does them and postage in the uk is quite cheap, so as soon as i gat back to my own computer, i'll find the link and post.

sewing new channels on would be best, you can just whip stitch cotton tape over the original, but make sure you check it every time you wear it to make sure that the bones ain't sticking out. (again, owie!)

i edited my last post, make sure you read it again.

Your robot reminds me of you. You tell it to turn it stops. You tell it to stop it turns. You ask it to take out the garbage it watches reruns of Firefly.
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CALLMESERENITY

Friday, July 14, 2006 6:05 PM

*is now sitting up very straight*

I used to have such wonderful posture, but I've gotten lazy of late.

I am sooo happy this thread is being resurrected!!

Seryn, would it be okay for me to ask as to the state of my corset? I am very curious and am dying to know. It would thrill me to no end if you were to tell me "Today I stitched the side seams together" or "Today I adding boning to the front" or whatever. Seriously.

Did I tell you Tristan convinced me to hand sew all the grommets on Mai's corset? I keep forgetting to take pictures of it. If I do, I'll post them here so everyone can see and enjoy my labour! All my pricked fingers!

Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

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