Saturday 16 May 2009

Finished Silverado Corset


Well the Silverado corset is finished, but now i'm all dressed up and nowhere to go!  Jimmy is still in bed, and has been prescribed 2 different types of antibiotic as the infection is in both of his lungs.  It's been touch and go as to whether he goes to hospital or not, but in the end, as he is responding to the treatment, the doctors have decided that he can stay here under our watchful eye.  Today, he is sitting up reading Top Gear magazines and is eating real food again -  the chicken satay flavour pot noodle was a step too far in revoltingness I think!

I know you've all been waiting to see the finished corset, so here it is:

Front:

and back


I'm very pleased with this corset.  I think it's the best i've ever made in terms of technical fit.  It goes in at the waist, out at the hips, in at the tummy, and out at the bust ... In other words, the squish factor is right and I don't have 4 more boobs than I should have!

The silver rubbery fabric was a b*gger to get right, and in the end I just did a few panels, glued it on then zigzagged the edges.  I have a small shortfall in some places near the binding, but I don't think the 'focus' of the whole ensemble is at the edges, so I guess nobody would notice!!

Pattern:  Silverado corset by Laughing Moon


27 comments:

  1. Wow! that is really beautiful. well done you. you have worked so hard.

    I am glad your DS is improving. Its horrid when your children are poorly.


    Have a restful weekend.

    MBBx

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  2. Julia, that is incredible... I think I say you are a genius in every comment, but really, I ask you, how good is that?!

    Glad to hear Jimmy is on the up, poor chap. You should throw a party when he gets better to celebrate...

    ...and then you can wear the 'pneumonia corset'!

    xx

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  3. Absolutely LOVE it Julia!!!! And having seen it up close can confirm that you are a corset genious!! :-) More More More!!

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  4. h my god, that is absolutely fantastic!

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  5. Blimey. I am (for once) speechless.

    Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.

    I'm sorry Jimmy's been so ill - it must have been a scary time for everyone. Glad he's on the mend and off the pot noodles though ...

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  6. Yes, I think that the focus will be elsewhere!! If youve got it, get the air to it!!I think you really are Dita Von Teese!! Glad to hear that the young man is on the mend.

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  7. That is fantastic... and you look amazing! Glad to hear Jimmy is on the mend and hope you have somewhere wonderful to wear your corset when he's better.

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  8. It's fab! How I'd love a skinny waist like yours!!! Glad to hear Jimmy is improving. Lucyx

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  9. That looks amazing! You look wonderful and the corset looks perfectly made! Well Done

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  10. Gee....I told you before, I am amazing at your creations....Hope you have a nice weekend and your son is up and round soon....

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  11. Brillinat!
    Love it!
    Looks amazing!!
    xxx

    Spooky, word verification: Magic.

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  12. Wow thats all i can say - its fantastic x

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  13. I hope Jimmy is on the fast-track to good health! (little top gear humour there..)

    What a stunning job you did on the corset. Amazing!

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  14. Wow how stunning. You look fab and the corset is perfect.
    Glad your son is starting to get better hope it will be a speedy recovery. xx

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  15. Gracious me, that's fabulous! What a technical marathon!

    So sorry to hear about Jimmy - it sounds grim. Pot noodle? Well, whatever floats his boat x

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  16. What a perfect fit. I love wearing corsets, it would be awesome if I could make my own as you do :)

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  17. good grief that's stunning

    hope your boy is on the mend

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  18. I'm so pleased Jimmy is getting better. Your corset looks fab Julia, well done.
    Twiggy x

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  19. What a TRIUMPH, Julia! It fits a dream and looks sensational...It is really gorgeous! You did a fabulous job--well done on all your hard work. Hubby should take you out for all the effort! ;o) Another corset planned yet?! Happy weekend ((HUGS))

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  20. Oh, me again...the corset loveliness threw me off...I do hope Jimmy will be on the mend soon and feeling better, poor sweet. :o)

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  21. Va Va Voom!

    (hope J makes a swift recovery)

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  22. Excellent job!! You have created a lovely shape. You simply must find somewhere to waer it!
    xx

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  23. OMG! It's stunning! You are soooo talented. I so want a corset to make me look like that!! lol
    btw Did you see Dita on the Eurovision? That woman's waist in just incredible. Kiddie saw it and said 'Yes but she's got a really big bum, mummy.' Think she kind of missed the point.

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  24. Wow! wow! wow! Julia, this is fabulous, brilliant and just fantastic!

    Well done you!

    How many hours work have you spent on the corset? It must be lots and lots! I haven't got the patience.

    Have a good week

    Anne x

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  25. That is absolutely brilliant Julia. No wonder you're pleased with it. It looks stunning. Well done you. x

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  26. Glad to hear your wee man is on the mend and just HAD to comment on your corset. WOW! Oh and what's that wee tatt I can see leading up your spine?

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