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[llyrafantasyfae]

Chemise is done! My pin tucks came out just as crocked on the back as on the front. No picture because it is probably boring to everyone else but I love it in all it's pin tuck and lace glory. Next up is probably the combinations... Or the bathing corset.
So I won't be running around naked a Costume College. I'll be running around in undies.

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[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

What era is your bathing suit again? I hadn't even thought about a bathing corset! And I take it that means you found wool that will work for the bathing suit?

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Its from a 1886 fashion plate. I am not sure if the wool is completely correct but it passes my criteria. Not to thin, not to thick or course, not super scratchy (*cringe* bad bootcamp wool blanket memories) and a nice even weave.

[sewaddicted.livejournal.com]

yay, done is great :)

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

If you're using the TV combinations, I just bought a pair from Shelley Peters that she made from the pattern. Before you cut your fabric check that the armhole openings are big enough and same with the cuff on the legs. I don't have extremely large legs but both were too tight for me. Also there isn't as much floofiness with the split opening so it was harder to open up. Not sure what can help there but possibly opening it up farther on the top? I would also add a little more fabric on its facings.
Val

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

I was going to attempt to draft my own pattern but if that fails miserably and I need to buy a pattern I will keep that in mind!