Underbust Update

I just wanted to take a second to post an update on my progress with the "underbust" corset and cabaret bra. I'm working on them simultaneously. The progress pics aren't much to look at. But, you'll get an idea of how they will turn out when finished.

The corset prototype is just about finished. I will be making two versions. One with and one without the cups. This image shows cups, but they are easily removed. Have a couple things left to correct. I need to lower the bust line and alter the cups a bit more like the bra for better comfort.


It's kind of Frankenstein-ish at this point with all the different colored shoelaces and all. I was using scraps. The sides are a colorful ducky print I had.


The bra has been altered slightly, especially in the cups, since this photo, but this version will have crisscrossed back straps. I will eventually make a version that goes all the way around with hooks or laces.



I'm still on the fence about what colors to use on the final pieces. I have a pile of black t-shirts I might use for the bra, but I'm thinking I will use some burgundy fleece for the corset.

Tabistry Tutorial Now Available at Etsy.com

Well, I've finally gone and done it. I posted my "Tabistry Basics" Tutorial on Etsy.com. In the near future, I will be putting up some of my patterns, as well. I've had so many people requesting to purchase my patterns, I had to get something up. I really hate charging for it. I have been enjoying the fun of swapping with others for crafts. I love all the unique items we have received. I truely cherish each of them. I still plan to offer the swap option, but right now my swaps are kinda getting hard to manage. :)



Hope it goes well and is useful to others. If you do purchase it, I'd love to hear any comments on how I can make it better and as easy to follow as possible.

Turkish Vest Revisited

Not much new to show just yet. Except for the belt I finally got around to finishing up. I also took some pics of various stages while trying to accessorize my Turkish-style vest adding some more doodads here and there. I was experimenting with my makeup, as well. Not used to wearing so much. It felt really strange. I'm wearing just about every piece of silver-toned jewelry things I own in the first pic! :)





I had some chain I managed to put together from junk jewelry scraps. So, I added it around the belt, on the vest at the center back to replace the yarn ties, and on the front edges.

First Attempt:


Second Attempt:


Third Attempt:


I ended up wearing the red top in the first pic with the grayish skirt, black over skirt and red scarf from the last pic. My mom wore her pirate hat and waist cincher.

Guess my daughter decided to wear her clown face. ;)


I made an attempt to remove it. LOL


Grandma lookin' Piratey


I'm really close to finished on the underbust/cupped corset. Just the last 2 panels to weave and I should have something to show.