Collecting Dust!

So I've been working a bit here and there and I'm almost finished with Melanie's first outfit! I'd mark it at about 70% completed. I need to map out the boning casings on the corset, construct the bodice, which will connect to the corset with snaps, that way if it needs to be washed, she can just pop it out and throw it in the wash. And I need to finish the removable sleeves, which won't be finished until sometime next week, after I get some $$ since I need to purchase some more bias tape. I need to keep better track of my inventory :P and hopefully the brown cording I've been going back to JoAnn's for, will finally be stocked!

After I finish Miss Melanie's outfit, I have a few orders waiting on the back burner :) hopefully by next week I'll be able to get some started! I'm planning on emailing those who are interested so we can get started on the order details and whatnot.

The other day I was thumbing through my design sketch-book and found tons of Corset designs I've yet to work with. And that makes me sad. So I've decided to share them on here... maybe someone's interest will be peaked and want to model and/or purchase them.

This design has yet to be named.. but its a unique one. It has a buckle overlay that hides a busk (or zipper) closure. I'd love to make this one, but I don't see it being in my collection unfortunately. It's not quite my particular style, but I do like the design!!

This corset is one I designed up awhile ago (there are two variations...). It's a steampunk inspired corset. A strapped design that's a mix between Georgian and Victorian. With something of a scalloped bottom and defined waistline. My initial desire for this corset was clockwork material, which I have enough for maybe two of this design. But I'm nervous about it, and definately want to make a prototype before I offer it as a design in my collection.

This corset is actually a revival of the first corset I ever drafted up! Inspired by the character Anna in the Van Helsing flick, it is a studded underbust that I will offer of corduroy and faux leather. The original corset I made that I called the "Anna", was my first custom drafted pattern corset that I ever did, and I'm still rather proud of it, even if it is out-dated and not the best. But this is why I want to make it better!

This is the corset I want to make myself for the next Dark Dreams. I think it will go along well with the theme. I intend to make this a multi-panel corset of a hot pink taffeta like materal with black satin ribbon over the panel seams, marking boning casings as well. I do want to get a busk for this, and the flounce will be about a 1 1/2 to 2" wide lace. The skirt portion isn't a finished design, I'm not sure how that's going to work out, but we'll see.

And last, but not least, these are just all illustrations of the corset designs I will be offering when my website is launched. More will be added eventually, but I think this is a good bit the start with.