tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68633499424813178622024-03-16T00:08:17.401-07:00Bridges on the BodyI'm sewing my way through every corset pattern in Norah Waugh's book, Corsets and Crinolines. People do this sort of thing with cookbooks, why not a book of patterns?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-81629375052565767562014-07-17T06:14:00.000-07:002014-07-17T09:56:47.978-07:00interior view of 1914 eyelet corset<br />
Last week I posted pictures of a beautiful <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-teens-corset-from-single-pattern-piece.html">1914 corset</a>. I mentioned that the orange pattern on the fabric was made by basting ribbon to the cotton eyelet. Here is an image of the interior of the corset.<br />
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The silk ribbon is very lightweight and doesn't provide any structure to the corset. It was simply basted in place following the lines of the eyelet. If you look closely you can see it's shattering in places. You can also see a dart used to shape the corset. The bone casings are secured at the waist and at the top and bottom of each casing. At the bottom of the image you can see how the casing sits flush at the waist but otherwise floats separately from the fabric.</div>
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There is a <a href="http://www.google.com/patents/US849136">1906 patent</a> for a corset made with thin material finished with swiss embroidery. I've always wondered if it was possible to make a corset with such lightweight fabric, and this corset shows that it is. Corsets made with such delicate materials won't hold up to the rigors of daily wear, but sometimes it's nice just to have pretty underthings, not sturdy underthings. </div>
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I prepared this lovely corset for the upcoming Kent State University Museum exhibit, <span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://www2.kent.edu/museum/exhibits/exhibitdetail.cfm?customel_datapageid_2203427=3650988">The Great War: Women and Fashion in a World at War</a></span>. <br />
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Here is a close up of the fabric and the petticoat hook.</div>
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corset is from 1914 and it epitomizes the long lines of the fashionable
silhouette at that time. The center front is 20 inches long. That's long! The skirt reaches to mid thigh. The fabric was shaped with darts rather than cut
into separate pieces. The darts have simply been pressed to the side all the way around the body of the corset.</div>
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The center back is 22 inches long. So long that darts were needed below the hip line for shaping.</div>
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The waist measurement of this corset is 25 inches. It's mounted with 2 inch lacing gap, so the waist of it displayed on the form is 27 inches. </div>
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There is a wonderful <a href="http://www.wornthrough.com/2014/07/09/domestic-affairs-spotlight-on-the-great-war-at-the-kent-state-museum/">write up</a> about the exhibit at <a href="http://www.wornthrough.com/">Worn Through</a>. It opens July 24, 2014. If you are in Northeast Ohio be sure to stop by!</div>
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It was so fun dressing and photographing this corset. The pattern created by the contrasting salmon ribbon and cream eyelet looks so Weiner Werstätte to me, and <span style="color: #674ea7;"><a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/02/if-i-were-making-1911-dress.html">I've already mentioned</a></span> my appreciation of that aesthetic. Also, I'd never seen a corset made from a single pattern piece. Gorgeous, right?<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-84905797377183806452014-06-24T17:07:00.004-07:002014-07-08T19:10:13.506-07:00an excuse to wear stays<br />
There aren't many places where one can wear a taffeta petticoat over panniers, stays covered in pearls, and a glittered ship perched on a pompadour and feel underdressed, but the <a href="http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade">Coney Island Mermaid Parade</a> is one of them.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">I did not bring a camera with me. Big mistake. But a talented parade goer shared this beautiful portrait with me, and I found the picture below on <a href="http://gothamist.com/2014/06/22/photos_of_the_fabulous_mermaid_para.php#photo-30">Gothamist</a>.</span></div>
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This ensemble felt extravagant when I was getting ready but was nothing compared to the fabulous costumes on display once I arrived at the staging area. Look at <a href="http://www.villagevoice.com/slideshow/people-of-the-2014-coney-island-mermaid-parade-41354052/#2">these photos</a> at the <a href="http://www.villagevoice.com/">Village Voice</a> to see some fine costuming. </div>
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My favorite thing about this costume is that I knocked it out without a pattern. I wasn't worried about perfection, there was none of the regular pattering, fitting, re-patterning that I normally do. I didn't even use a ruler. Fabric was just draped on a dress form then sewn together. The panniers were made first, then the petticoat was draped over them, and the stays were done last. They are reed sandwiched between two layers of linen, and a outer layer of cheap taffeta. They're just three pieces, a front cut on a fold and two sides that wrap around to the back. They work. I felt secure in them and I can easily rip the taffeta off if I need stays for another costume. Which I'm sure I will. Dressing up in 18th century garments is so fun.</div>
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I should acknowledge the long absence. I could make excuses, but we're all busy, right? I just couldn't seem to find the time to pattern, sew, and document. But the Corsets and Crinoline corsets aren't going to sew themselves so I have to find a way to make the time. Thank you for your continued interest!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-47929002021806969452013-07-02T05:36:00.001-07:002013-07-02T09:41:12.776-07:00taking the 1911 for a spin<br />
I recently wore the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/03/1911-on-form.html">1911 corset</a>. At the <a href="http://www.coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade">Coney Island Mermaid Parade</a>. I did not dress like a mermaid though, maybe next year. My outfit was so normal that someone pointed at me while I was standing amidst fellow fellow parade goers riding the train to Coney Island and said, "You could wear that to work!" and except for the sailor hat they were right.<br />
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Just before this picture was snapped I thought about how I hand't had time to apply red nail polish so I turned my palms out and ended up with weird flipper hands. Brother.<br />
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I was surprised that such a long line corset was so wearable. I was concerned the long bones at the center back would get on my nerves, but they didn't. The best thing about this corset is that it doesn't scream corset. Since there is no exaggerated shape it doesn't call attention to itself, it just smoothes. It was 80 degrees, sunny, and humid, but I didn't feel hot and uncomfortable in the corset, though I do think the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/08/official-summer-corset-photograph.html">summer corset</a> is cooler to wear in warm weather. It's been awhile since I've put a corset on and I forgot how when you take one off you still keep standing straight. I really need to do something about my slouching.<br />
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A quick word about the parade, if you have the opportunity to see it go! It is such a fun way to spend a day. So many crazy costumes and there is a pleasant, non-judgemental vibe. No one is going to tell you dupioni wasn't historically accurate or look down their nose if your trim is glued on instead of hand stitched. Everyone's costumes are appreciated. Even if it's just a sailor hat and striped shirt.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-40448375020461354622013-02-22T08:11:00.000-08:002013-02-22T08:12:32.867-08:00channeling my inner norah waugh<br />
Can any of you guess what this is?<br />
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I'm sure it won't take many guesses. It's part of a project I'm working on at the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm">Kent State University Museum</a>. I'll give you more details soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-13731484780287853742013-01-17T05:21:00.001-08:002013-01-17T05:23:19.718-08:00undergarment pinterest<br />
The <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kent State University Museum</span></a> is always looking for ways to make the collection accessible. Sharing images is a way of bringing the objects to those who can't make it to the museum to view them in person. Check out the <a href="http://pinterest.com/ksumuseum/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">museum's pinterest</span></a> boards for an overview of what's on view. Of course the <a href="http://pinterest.com/ksumuseum/undress-shaping-fashion-and-private-life/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Underdress</span></a> exhibit is one of my favorites.<br />
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Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-76854856333211738252013-01-14T05:13:00.000-08:002013-01-14T05:22:54.800-08:00so i had this little idea ...<br />
It came to me one evening and I submitted it to <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1438316729/secret-admirer"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kickstarter</span></a> the next day.<br />
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It's already grown beyond my expectations. It looks like I have a few weeks of craziness ahead of me. I'm already knee deep in MFA thesis work so I have to accept there is no way I'm going to be doing any corset building for a while. I will be posting a few images of corsets snapped behind the scenes at the Kent State University Museum so do stayed tuned. Thank you for your patience and thank you for reading!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-52638382242661613642012-12-20T07:26:00.000-08:002012-12-20T10:45:36.147-08:00where to find the deck of fashion history playing cards<br />
I broke out the cards last night and they worked! I've played with decks where the paper stock is too flimsy or the numbers have been difficult to read, but I'm thrilled to report these cards shuffled and played exactly as a deck of cards should. Yea.<br />
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Just so you know, even though I designed this deck and work at the museum that produced them I have no financial interest in these cards. I'm just so excited to see such a wonderful collection presented in such a fun way. So then, for those interested in purchasing a deck (or two!) they are available in the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/about/store.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kent State University Museum gift shop</span></a>. The museum does not have an online store but you can order via email. The cards are $7.95 per deck, plus shipping.<br />
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Have fun!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-35011049866398221732012-12-18T05:02:00.000-08:002012-12-18T05:02:34.471-08:00historical costume playing cards<br />
I've been away for way too long. I did make eyelet progress using the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/09/one-eyelet-at-time.html">eyelet-a-lunch plan</a>.</span> But then my lunch breaks started being used to meet with advisors, or write papers, or work in the studio. The good news is my thesis work is underway and, even though it not is at all corset related, I'll share images once I take some.<br />
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I do have something fun to share that is costume related, a deck of playing cards with images from the Kent State University's collection!<br />
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This has been a pet project of mine and I'm so happy with the finished deck. Fifty two pictures of beautiful gowns from all eras, details of intricate bead and ribbon work, and a couple of corsets too. When I see my family over the holidays I'm going to force them to play card games with me.<br />
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I'm also bringing the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/05/going-back-to-1650.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">1650s bodice</span></a> with me so I can make more of a dent in those eyelets. What are your holiday sewing plans?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-81299409369008569522012-10-04T05:17:00.000-07:002012-10-04T05:34:48.280-07:00getting my eyelet mojo back<br />
The eyelet-a-lunch-break plan is working. You can see it took a few days before I regained lost eyelet skills.<br />
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The eyelet on the left is the first one done after a two year break. (Two years?! Yikes.) It's pretty sad, but yesterday's eyelet, on the right, is a perfect little wagon wheel. Thanks for all the words of encouragement!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-90240340362479813062012-10-02T05:04:00.000-07:002012-10-02T05:16:41.193-07:00rebel chic<br />
My enthusiasm for books I've purchased has been <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/10/jet-setting-and-new-book.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">documented</span></a>. So you can image how thrilling it is when I've had some involvement in the production of a book.<br />
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<a href="http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847838912"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Katharine Hepburn: Rebel Chic</span></a>, written by Jean Druesedow, director of the Kent State University Museum, is being released today. It celebrates the unique style of Katharine Hepburn. In addition to essays contributed by top fashion historians, it also contains never before seen images of her costumes and personal wardrobe. Many photographed by me!<br />
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Let me show you my favorite photo in the book.<br />
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That is the make up case of some one who was very aware of her appearance, all the while cleverly convincing the public that she couldn't care less. The book is filled with wonderful publicity and behind-the-scenes images. Fans of Katharine Hepburn will of course find plenty to enjoy about the book. But so will those interested in costume design and of course those who love Hollywood's Golden Era.<br />
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If I owned a pair of khakis I'd wear them to today to celebrate her sense of style, but I don't. I'm not nearly as sensible as Miss Hepburn.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-81270216342404287632012-09-28T06:25:00.000-07:002012-09-28T06:27:53.022-07:00one eyelet down<br />
It's just one eyelet, but it's a start.<br />
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Or rather, it's a <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-couple-weeks-early.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">continuation</span></a>. I'll stitch another one during lunch today, maybe even two. Well, I shouldn't get overly ambitious. For all of you out there picking up abandoned projects we'll just keep stitching together. One eyelet at a time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-10947387445132468922012-09-27T05:07:00.000-07:002012-09-27T05:11:08.424-07:00one eyelet at a time<br />
I have to finish the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/05/going-back-to-1650.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">1650s bodice</span></a>. And the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/09/starting-on-1844.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">1844 corset</span></a> too, but I can start on the 1650s today by tackling an eyelet a day during my lunch break.<br />
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Above is my work kit, ready to be rolled up and carried in a tote bag. There are a lot of eyelets to be sewn so I need to just sit down and start sewing. Anyone else out there sewing eyelets? How about just picking up a project that you've put down for too long?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-46387755687328555202012-09-19T15:43:00.000-07:002012-09-28T17:24:58.868-07:00a beauty from warsaw<br />
I've wanted to share images of this corset since I first saw it in storage at the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kent State University Museum</span></a>.<br />
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I recently photographed it as part of the preparations for the upcoming <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/exhibits/exhibitdetail.cfm?customel_datapageid_2203427=3201228"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Undress exhibit</span></a> so I have a few nice pictures to post. Yea. The corset was made in Poland in the 1880s from two layers of silk. The exterior is black brocade and the interior is pale blue moire. If you look closely at the picture below you can see black thread is used for the warp and brown thread for the weft resulting in rich background that helps bring the solid black motifs into focus.<br />
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The M Grochovska engraved on the busk loops is the maker's name, it's also woven on the label inside the corset. There is an image of the label and a bit more information about this corset on the <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/1880s-black-mint-corset/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">museum's blog</span></a>. But before you click over there let's take a closer look at the flossing.<br />
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Wow. And the bow at the center front.<br />
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Now that's a bow. There are two blue elastic suspenders to support stockings placed at the center front. They were my reference for <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/02/1911-attaching-garters.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">attaching the garters</span></a> on the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/03/1911-on-form.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">1911 corset</span></a> I made. This corset is very shapely, but it isn't small. Laced closed on a form it measures bust 40 inches, waist 29 1/2, and hips 44.<br />
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So pretty! Don't you agree?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-85469506914245874042012-08-22T15:25:00.002-07:002012-08-23T05:06:15.266-07:00paper wigs<br />
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It's so fun when craftiness and research come together.<br />
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This is a paper wig I made to complete the look for the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/06/working-with-prettiest-things.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">18th century gown</span></a> displayed in the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/exhibits/exhibitdetail.cfm?customel_datapageid_2203427=3134506"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Fashion Timeline exhibit</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Kent State University Museum</span></a>. Such a pretty gown deserves pretty hair, right? The wig looked large and over-the-top in the workshop, but when it was put on the dressed mannequin it was missing something. It need a bit more sparkle. So I made a paper feather and bow and as soon I set them on the wig the 'do looked finished. You can see more of the paper wigs on <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/paper-wigs-for-the-fashion-timeline/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">museum's blog</span></a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-70482282200488870392012-08-17T06:23:00.000-07:002012-08-17T06:25:50.178-07:00underpinnings, yeah!<br />
The exhibit "Undress: Shaping Fashion and Private Life" will open this September at the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kent State University Museum</span></a>.<span id="goog_2033395260"></span><span id="goog_2033395261"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a> I've been photographing all the pretty things that will be on display.<br />
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There are some very nice pieces and I'll share some detailed images of a few in future posts!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-56536006944881497152012-07-12T05:32:00.000-07:002012-07-12T05:32:00.131-07:00the reverse side side of 18th century embroidery<br />
A couple weeks ago I said I should share more of the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/06/working-with-prettiest-things.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">historical garments</span></a> I work with. And here one is. Or rather, here is a part of one that you normally don't get to see.<br />
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This is the underside of an 18th century embroidered waistcoat. What you see here is the bottom edge of the left side. The basting stitches below the embroidery are holding the bottom of the pocket flap in place. Let's take a look from the front.<br />
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Look at that perfect satin stitching. Wow. There is a picture of the entire panel, and a bit more information about this object on the <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/07/05/an-uncut-18th-century-waistcoat-2/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">museum's blog</span></a>. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-85812836940087050222012-06-22T11:51:00.000-07:002012-06-22T15:03:56.665-07:00working with the prettiest things<br />
Look what I got to photograph.<br />
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Wow. This circa 1760 robe a la francaise will be on view as part of the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Kent State University Museum</span></a>'s upcoming Fashion Timeline exhibit. While the curator and I were dressing it I snapped a couple pictures of the interior.<br />
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The yellow silk faille used for this gown is 49 centimeters wide, or just a bit over 19 inches. The seam allowances are a centimeter wide and the pink and blue selvedges create playful stripes running up the inside of the petticoat and robe. A <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/06/20/18th-century-up-close-17/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">plain old running stitch</span></a> was used to assemble the panels of the petticoat and robe, and tiny whip stitches connect the bodice of the robe to the linen lining. Here you can see the stitching at the back of the bodice behind the pleats.<br />
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There are more pictures of the gown over at the <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/06/21/yellow-robe-a-la-franciase/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">museum's blog</span></a>. The museum has such a wonderful collection, I really should to make an effort to share more of the lovely garments I work with. It seems like the least I can do since I have no progress on my corsets to share. Tsk, tsk.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-49874837245397169152012-06-07T15:31:00.000-07:002012-06-07T15:48:30.532-07:00fashion timeline<br />
I had so much fun illustrating fashion silhouettes for an <a href="http://kentstateuniversitymuseum.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/fashion-timeline/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">upcoming exhibit</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.kent.edu/museum/index.cfm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Kent State University Museum</span></a>. Here they are from the 1750s to the 2000s.<br />
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I'd like to wear the dress from the 1990s (bottom row, second from the right) and I'd like the dashing 1810 man (top row, far right) to take me out to dinner. What are you favorites?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-82164454264376791482012-06-04T08:25:00.001-07:002012-06-07T15:46:30.469-07:00self portrait<br />
I know, I know. I've been away for too long. Juggling projects means that sometimes corsets have to wait a bit. Boo. Although I have no new corset update I thought I'd share one of the other things I've been working on.<br />
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That's me. It reads as plain old black and white, but this self portrait is woven with silver wire and black cotton. It's impossible to capture how the image shimmers and disappears as you view the portrait from different angles. But if you are in the San Jose area between August and October you can see it in person because I just found out this portrait was accepted for the <a href="http://sjquiltmuseum.org/exhibitions_upcoming.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">International TECHstyle Biennial</span></a>. Yea.<br />
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I have to clear a few other projects from my work table then I'll get back to the 1844 corset. <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-couple-weeks-early.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">And the others</span></a> waiting to be finished.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-36233216742737149802012-03-26T04:47:00.013-07:002012-04-30T05:07:25.392-07:001911 - the corset on a form<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">Yea! Thanks again to all of you who were along for the ride, whether you were <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/02/1911-all-steps-in-one-place.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333399;">sewing along</span></a> with me or helping with suggestions. And thank you for your patience these last few weeks while I was unexpectedly away. It's nice to be back and I hope to maintain the momentum I gathered during the sew along. I'm so glad we did it! Now for more of the corset.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">I realized while dressing the form that I hadn't made a bow for the center front, and I still think it can use one, but I was not going to hold off taking pictures for that. I'm very happy with the shape. I hope it looks as nice on me as it does on the form. I love the Liberty print. Love it. I also am glad I chose to add that small edge of lace beneath the trim on the top edge. It's just enough to set off the top against the black and white flowers. Let's take a look from another angle.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">Not bad. You can see the start of an inflatable form blow out here, please ignore the stuffing that is falling out at the center back. That's not pretty. Look instead at the pleasing curves and long lines. Here's the view from the back.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">The form is askew because as I pushed the stuffing up under the corset it started tipping off the support pole. It fell off after I snapped this and was so deflated I couldn't continue using it. I got more use out of that blow up form that expected, I guess it's time to find a real one now. But the corset looks alright. You can see the flossing arrows aim toward the center waistline on both the back and the front. The flossing on the single 1/2 inch bone is where the direction changes.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">All in all, a nice corset. When I get a chance to throw it on I'll post more pictures. As always, the list of statistics.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">approximately 1 yard fabric - Liberty of London cotton scarf flatlined with white cotton shirting</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">1- 10 inch busk</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">8 - 9 inch ¼ inch wide flat steel bones</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">8 - 16 ½ long inch ¼ inch wide flat steel bones</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">2 -10 inch long ½ inch wide flat steel bones</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">6 garter slides and grips</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">40 - size double zero grommets</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">number of seams picked out - 1</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-18745415195583262772012-03-22T14:39:00.007-07:002012-03-23T07:15:22.383-07:00spring<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div>After a few weeks away I've returned home and I'll be photographing the 1911 corset tomorrow. Yea! When I left it was cool and rainy, I came back to this.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8GVZ4jJb35YK44sZCnynb-zgehX5V2bW2XsNvQu1uQYtTlDre_xI8G6XOjCQ_IBeAYqcxoh9JMPwOWiNPaLtX6g3O4QZh4uAqqtkIxnuDYSH8mpXumm_1IxWvHAQVpFpzuDZ1pYaZos/s1600/DSCN1086.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8GVZ4jJb35YK44sZCnynb-zgehX5V2bW2XsNvQu1uQYtTlDre_xI8G6XOjCQ_IBeAYqcxoh9JMPwOWiNPaLtX6g3O4QZh4uAqqtkIxnuDYSH8mpXumm_1IxWvHAQVpFpzuDZ1pYaZos/s400/DSCN1086.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722840838013958722" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;">Gorgeousness. I can't decide which flowers I like more, these or the ones printed on my 1911 corset <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/01/1911-fabric-decided.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">fabric</span></a>. </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-38940114084502322332012-03-15T06:50:00.002-07:002012-03-15T08:03:04.363-07:00the new corset, short above the waist<span class="Apple-style-span"><div><br /></div>This dress is described as an "odd gown" in a March 16, 1912 </span>article about what the best dressed women are going to wear. <span class="Apple-style-span"><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35Ct1vPG_KUm2qKp27eNX1DxeUxTv5VsykegeGdWc2f_XgfGNhoXtdfX5Mq-vddGo5n0sUxv6sejEGZTf25Na1cmf04zj0ai0QlzaiBkCN1kEm9vEg-GoujGn4gIQwjdzbwyKQzzsPr8/s1600/Cutaway.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 121px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh35Ct1vPG_KUm2qKp27eNX1DxeUxTv5VsykegeGdWc2f_XgfGNhoXtdfX5Mq-vddGo5n0sUxv6sejEGZTf25Na1cmf04zj0ai0QlzaiBkCN1kEm9vEg-GoujGn4gIQwjdzbwyKQzzsPr8/s400/Cutaway.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719587356338891970" /></a><br />I don't think it looks any more or less odd than any of the other dresses pictured in the the <a href="http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn85058397/1912-03-16/ed-1/seq-16/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">Ogden, Utah Evening Standard</span></a>. It definitely would be odd if worn with a turn-of-the-century S bend corset instead of "the new corset, short above the waist, and with it's accompanying brassier." I think any of the Henderson's corsets shown in this ad found in the <a href="http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/2010270504/1912-03-15/ed-1/seq-7/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">North Platte Semi-Weekly Tribune</span></a> ad qualify as "the new corset."</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3sT6VBd-7-gvvv12KMTPSYhP8n87-G6LbBUjCfC6E1YvBPfKDY4tmB1_5dw70WmuhXRLGDy1OBJGopmzIuBJzr7G32EjElw5_jhXd7XwVCmyYj6gCP9KK0Lpd1mBJlUBsXCJdmqu-cc/s1600/HendersonSmall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3sT6VBd-7-gvvv12KMTPSYhP8n87-G6LbBUjCfC6E1YvBPfKDY4tmB1_5dw70WmuhXRLGDy1OBJGopmzIuBJzr7G32EjElw5_jhXd7XwVCmyYj6gCP9KK0Lpd1mBJlUBsXCJdmqu-cc/s400/HendersonSmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720117243882294834" /></a><div><br /></div><div>I've been looking for an ad with a corset cut just like Norah Waugh's 1911 patter and haven't found one. The second one in the top row comes close, but without gores. The corset on the top right looks like the post Edwardian <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/12/titanic-era-corset-and-pattern.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">pattern</span></a> used for the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/02/1911-all-steps-in-one-place.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">sew along</span></a>. Are there still stragglers out there finishing up sew along corsets? I'll be posting photos of my 1911 corset next week, if you aren't quite done you've got the weekend to finish those last details. Just keep sewing. Don't forget to share your images on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1891612@N22/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">flickr page</span></a>. It is so exciting seeing the finished pieces! They are looking great, you are so talented!</div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-90285741480055848572012-03-12T07:10:00.004-07:002013-08-09T06:01:39.795-07:00pay no attention to the cute smiling child<div>
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I know she looks like the life of the party in her stylish wig, but it's the studious one you should be looking at. The five year old with an embroidery hoop. That's me! I don't know if you can see the similarity between this picture of my sister and the <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2009/08/clothespin-dolls.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333399;">clothespin doll</span></a> I made of her, but I'm sure you'll agree <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2010/02/closer-to-reality.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333399;">I haven't changed</span></a> a bit.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-22376029326027170432012-03-06T12:01:00.006-08:002012-03-09T09:38:30.775-08:00a completely different 1911 corset<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div>I've been called from my desk/sewing machine and will be out of town for the next week or two. I won't be able to post any images of the 1911 corset until I return. I will have sporadic corset related posts though, starting with this patent of a <a href="http://www.google.com/patents?id=zKZNAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA2&dq=999388+1911+corset&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iCJaT5KDD4bagAfg_eWhCw&ved=0CDIQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">completely different 1911</span></a> corset.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaAuZyjgBCrRYdM9JgxUcYXtTf7suGNAMkpHapqnTw02JiGqG8VHEyebaEfctt5o-3d0CRWzdXPgBSI3PTabcbARVRef7RCfzOd7u-HmsenMfhuYLhtH3q7aOnBL-POAGY6QseAARvSo/s1600/US999388.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaAuZyjgBCrRYdM9JgxUcYXtTf7suGNAMkpHapqnTw02JiGqG8VHEyebaEfctt5o-3d0CRWzdXPgBSI3PTabcbARVRef7RCfzOd7u-HmsenMfhuYLhtH3q7aOnBL-POAGY6QseAARvSo/s400/US999388.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716883846948772354" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">The back adjustment system is something I plan on trying. It will be a few corsets down the road, but there is a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Corsets-Crinolines-Norah-Waugh/dp/0878305262"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">Corset and Crinolines</span></a> pattern I have in mind for testing it out. I will not be bathing in the corset though.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">For those working on <a href="http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/2012/02/1911-all-steps-in-one-place.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">sew along</span></a> corsets, keep sewing, keep posting images on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1891612@N22/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">flickr page</span></a>. Even though I won't be adding updates about my corset for a bit I'll still a click or two away to answer any questions that come up as you are constructing your corsets.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6