Try, try again

[liadethornegge]

• Second iteration of effigy corset pattern cut - taking into account notes from last sewing circle and taking in front pieces a bit. Done.
• Effigy corset pattern cut out in lining fabric (sturdy 'draglakan'). Done.
• Same cut out of light blue linen as shell fabric. Done.
• Seam lines marked on all lining pieces. Done.
• Layers pinned together into two fronts and one back piece. Done.
• Stitching of boning channels on back piece. Started.
  

I know I said I wouldn't be doing this by hand, but, damnit, when I had the pieces all cut out it seemed stupid to do the channels on the machine. By that I mean I was too impatient to lay it aside and let it wait til the next sewing circle, so I started stitching the back channels.

Of course, being silly I started at one edge rather than down the centre back, so now the left side of the back will have its channels at a slight angle to the centre. I'm not sure how to proceed. But I think I want to start again from the centre, go out either side of it three or four straight channels, and then let the slanted channels come into that. Of course, I have to stitch the angled ones first, then thread my hemp rope in, make sure it stays in place - then I can stitch down the straight centre ones. Being stupid never pays off. Bah! Then there is of course the problem of getting the same angle on the other half of it.

Comments

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

I think I've infected you :)

/Eva

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Yep - you probably have. So much talk about effigy bodies and other stays going on. I am weak.

Or did you mean with the hand stitching of channels? I claim temporary insanity. Although to now switch to machine sewing would be unpretty, so hand made it is.

... and the infection spreads. :)

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

I was thinking about the hand stitching.

/Eva

[bippimalin.livejournal.com]

Hand stitching and effigy corsets are very nice infections. :) And once they have taked hold it's difficult to ever recouperate. :D

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

I know. This costuming thing is viral, I tell you. I started off in nice comfortable 12th Century bliauts, then started attending sewing circles in Aros, and now I'm hand stitching a pair of effigy stays.

The madness - it will consume me! *grin*