Almost done corset

[mala_14]

I finally put in all the boning channels and eyelets and boning. All that's really left is the binding and any decoration. So I decided it was time for a try-on! This is, without a doubt, the curviest corset I have ever made. I managed to lace down my waist over an inch more than I usually can with a corset. (Measurements in this are 34.5 bust-24 waist-36 high hip) I'd probably be able to lace down even more if I wasn't so very short-waisted; my ribs get in the way. ;p

I've got a little bit too much room in the front bust and hips, but nothing terrible and the excess can mostly be tighted away in the bust. This is partly why the lacing gap is so uneven in the picture of the back. Maybe I should pad the bust a bit? The excess in the bottom front will be hidden by petticoats and such.

I'm wondering if the weird bunching at the back waist that can be seen in the second picture could be fixed by putting a flat spring steel bone in there instead of spirals. I should give that a try before I sew on the binding.

ETA: The flat did solve the problem in the CB. :)

Comments

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Holy curves batman. That front picture is sexy!!!!! Glad the flat steel helped. Not sure about the rest and how to help your gap be even again but thT front picture is still awesome!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :) The flat steel actually made the gap somewhat more even. I could probably throw in a little padding in the front to get it just right.

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

It's gorgeous!!!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :) Your recent corset posts were really helpful.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

This looks great! Amazing curves and so pretty!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Elizabeth! The fabric is SO nice. I think I'm going to trim the top with my Treadle lace too!

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

You got a wonderful shape with this!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Gloria! I've read a lot about how to get better proportions since my last corset attempt. Fun stuff to try out.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is really pretty and gives you a really lovely shape!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Maggie! I'm hoping to get the binding and some flossing done on it today.

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Woooooooooooow!!!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

:D Thanks Angela!

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

That looks so luxe! And what a knock out of an hour glass it gives you!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I think the fabric really makes it. It's a lovely silk-cotton blend. And thanks!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Oh that is just gorgeous!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Aubry! It's sort of the culmination of all my corset knowledge to date. :)