Sigh...

[sublimatedangel]

I suck!
I have made yet another corset that is somehow too big. Maybe I am screwing up my seam allowances or something? I have no idea... Amy is very discouraged girl. I mean, I will get this someday, I really will, but I am a bit frustrated right now.

Later, we will figure out how to fix it.

Maybe I should finish the kimono instead for a while, hmm? The kimono can be too big and that will be just fine.

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[ex-nicevenn.livejournal.com]

thank you for all the wonderful information! i am going to be attending an informal elizabethan costuming overview shortly so the effigy corset is definitley going on my list of projects to attemot to do someday!

the pattern i am working with now is fine, but the size seems to be much larger than i had wanted it to be. I went with the standard size according to my measurements, I assume it is intended to close in the back, whereas i prefer a gap of a few inches. that combined with the fact that i am small on top has led to many mock-ups to try different fits, at least i need the practice...learning to sew by making corsetry probably is not the wisest way to do things, but until i have time for a few classes what the hey :) I think the third time was the charm. Now i am debating whether i want to cut out the fabric now or wait until i get my grommett setter in the mail.

I would love to come sew with you and the dark threads gang some day! I live in sacramento, so it is not too far away. Unfortunately I happen to work on sundays at this time because i have classes during the week. Maybe someday though!

~shannon