Penden Report post Posted May 24, 2010 "Neck Corset" or "Posture collar" in corset style. The 6oz leather makes it stiff, so I sure could feel the "posture" part. It laces up at 3 places through eyelets, making it necessary to have someone else do the final lacing for you. Some people like that, though. http://picasaweb.google.com/mr.mulington.the.3rd/Leatherwork#5474801930414308850 Click through if you want to see all 7 pictures Let me tell you, it's hard to photograph your own neck! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted May 24, 2010 I am sure it was hard to get pics, but you did a good job. And I like how it turned out. I love the stitched knot work. Gives me the idea that I should compliment my corset design with a neck corset too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 25, 2010 I brought a pic over for you so it is easier to see. I like the design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penden Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I am sure it was hard to get pics, but you did a good job. And I like how it turned out. I love the stitched knot work. Gives me the idea that I should compliment my corset design with a neck corset too... That's a great idea! I could make them for you Seriously though, let me tell you a bit about how this one turned out. It's made from 6oz leather so it looks great and works as a "posture" collar to keep the chin up. However it is not the most comfortable thing in the world for those exact same reasons. The lacing and stitching are no trouble as those angle away from the body. The top and bottom edges are what got to my sensitive skin. I softened that up with saddle soap but that only does so much. For this material and design you simply trade comfort for the "posture" part. I am planning on making a suede version with the 6oz leather only at the eyelets to help keep the shape. I had abandoned my first suede version because it wrinkled even though it fit well. That should be way more comfy but it won't work as a posture collar at all, and of course I won't be able to tool it at all either. Those are just the materials that we keep on hand for our other items for now though. I already had a couple of people ask me about full-body corsets. Those are just too demanding of an item for us right now as we've never dealt with them before and it looks like a steep learning curve for someone who's never done a lot of clothing items Thanks for getting a thumbnail up, I can't figure that stuff out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted May 28, 2010 Well I have to say I haven't much experience with clothing, I just do a lot of research and with corsets kinda picked up what I have already, naturally. You just need to make one to start, make notes on all the mistakes and then see how it goes. I will say though your right about time and stuff for it. Mine took three weeks sort of on and of, but it would be about 40 hours straight all in all. Well I have to say I haven't much experience with clothing, I just do a lot of research and with corsets kinda picked up what I have already, naturally. You just need to make one to start, make notes on all the mistakes and then see how it goes. I will say though your right about time and stuff for it. Mine took three weeks sort of on and of, but it would be about 40 hours straight all in all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I have looked at this a few times. I think I am going to try making one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penden Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Well I have to say I haven't much experience with clothing, I just do a lot of research and with corsets kinda picked up what I have already, naturally. You just need to make one to start, make notes on all the mistakes and then see how it goes. I will say though your right about time and stuff for it. Mine took three weeks sort of on and of, but it would be about 40 hours straight all in all. I have a pattern I am saving for when I have the time to try. http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/05/crafting_a_corset_part_1_getti.html We need to fix our sewing machine and we don't normally use a lot of garment leather so it is just kinda out there for us right now. Yours is gorgeous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted June 6, 2010 I would recommend checking this place out too. http://www.elizabethancostume.net/custompat/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted June 7, 2010 I would recommend checking this place out too. http://www.elizabethancostume.net/custompat/ good website -- I know the lady that runs it - her patterns work. also a lot of good info on different styles of corsets Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
