corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 11, 2013 when it comes to corsets and constricting the waist there really is NO material better than leather. Theres just something about the second "skin nature". I have made myself a couple of leather corsets and with both i inserted the steel stays into channels throught the pannels..but i was wondering, does thick leathr actually have to have boning? as it feels like with the thicker leather..there is not much "give" to begin with..and if it doesnt..will it stretch over time. with the pulling of the lacing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 12, 2013 There are only a few corset makers on here (we need more). I think it is sort of a no-mans-land for many of us. Do you have any pics of some of your work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 12, 2013 8-O...lol..are you kidding?..haha..i am teasing ya..of course i do. i was trying to figure out how to add some earlier bit couldnt at the time so i gave up until the next visit..i have many samples of my work on my facebook page..the name is corsetfitz.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted July 12, 2013 There are only a few corset makers on here (we need more). I think it is sort of a no-mans-land for many of us. Do you have any pics of some of your work? I think this is a very Manly land to be explored, all kidding aside welcome and looking for pointers in this area again no pun intended db Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EquusCustomLeathers Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Just visited your FB page..very nice! I'm sure the male population here would love to see photos of leather corsets in the gallery I would too, as I am just learning how to make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 12, 2013 thank you Equuscustomleathers. i am trying to figure out how to upload my pic of corsets and accessories, but for some reason it wont tell me what im doing wrong,although it seemed pretty self explanitory..lol..then again, i am a true blonde. if you need anything im always avail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 12, 2013 thank you Equuscustomleathers. i am trying to figure out how to upload my pic of corsets and accessories, but for some reason it wont tell me what im doing wrong,although it seemed pretty self explanitory..lol..then again, i am a true blonde. if you need anything im always avail. I open my pics in paint and resize them. Easiest way I have found. Most forums do an automatic resize so that pics are all displayed the proper size, for some reason it is not turns on here so it is up to each person to do it. I am all over learning how to make corsets, just need a willing assistant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Ahhh..i see..makes sence..(its early so forgive me if i used the wrong spelling for my usage of the word sence..lol) . what is ot that you do now if you dont mind me asking?..is it close to garment construction..fabric or other? i am not oposed to sharing the knowledge i have aquired since strickly specializing in steel stay corsetry. Actually if we expert dont teach others and train them in yhe spacifics of body modification specs...then ot will truly be a "lost art" the kids nowadays are not inerested in sewing initially, they are mostly interested in designing..but i say this to them.." the designs that a designer imagines will never be brought to really without us seamstresses...a designer cant sew..( ie..without the training of. dressmaking and construction)..but.. a seamstress CAN be a designer! I have been specializing in corsetry since 2000.. It has taken me ten plus years to finally get it right..it has been time consuming and throughout the years of trial and error...YOU my friend will be lucky enough to escape those frustrations as i will teach you short cuts..do' and don'ts..etc. when ever you would like to start honing your skills as a corsetmaker, we can do a live broadcast session when training so you can see in real time....however you want to learn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted July 13, 2013 looking at design of corset for leather, is 6 or 8 panels preferred, how many for ease of construction? I understand 8-12+ panels make a better fit/custom in fabric but what is a good medium # for fit and time of construction, with leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 13, 2013 I mainly do tooling and leather along that line. I am always looking to branch out and I have recently made my first pair of shoes. I made an underbust corset a couple years ago as part of a costume, it was very basic though. I very much would like to get the hang of fairly simple corsets and then move from there. Help or input would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 13, 2013 what a great question. i have found out early on in my trade ( and unless men have actually worn them they will never know)..but corsets are a garment that is made to truly be your "second skin", with that said..there is no such thing as an easy corset style or easy corset construction.. because you either have built a corset that is " quality" made..or you built an "easy " fast peice of crap period. the benefits of building a quality constructed corset is simple..it will do what a true corset is meant to do which is to reshape the torso and reduce the waist..without distorting out of its intended shape..and stay with me here..thats on a "normal average" body shape..you get into making corsets that have to fit someone with a gut or a darier and those are areas that have to be controled inside the corset. .as well as hidden..heres the things that are dissapointing to say the least when you found out that taking the easy road was not worth your time..to make a corset quickly is kinda just lazy because you will take the same steps as above but you might cut your time by only stitching each seam once..(my corsets are quadruple stitched each seam).. heres something ti think about. .my corsets are four and five ( with tighter constrictors) layers thick. Thats individually made corsets pannel by pannel..then slapped together. quadruple stitched seams are time consuming themselves..but i can guerantee you that if it takes me sometimes an hor to have to rip out a seam with my seamripper...one will not rip open while one is tightlacing..wink. there are other points like tgis throughout the entire construction process that could be done quality wise or quickly but yhis example should give you the idea of why the effort is so worth the time it takes because when you put it on after that suffering...you want to be proud to wear it right..and you want it to make you look like you did in high school figuratively..so i canot give advice on how to slap a corset together in a 10 min to a corset video..as a tradesman quality for me is job one.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 13, 2013 You said 4/5 layers thick. I am guessing this is with thinner materials than leather? If you were using 3 oz leather you would be up to 15 oz+ in thickness, you would be pushing a half inch of thickness before you know it. By simpler I was referring to underbust waist cincher style as opposed to one that went lower than your butt and above the top of your breasts. I am assuming that one that was longer has a lot more complexity than one that simply pulls your mid-section in. I realize every body is different but also figure that there are basic shapes that you start with for each panel. Do you typically fit to the person or fit to the desired finished size? I am full of questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greystone Report post Posted July 13, 2013 not looking at short cuts in quality, but trying to understand the balance of time and cost to make a fairly priced item and a item that will last thoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 13, 2013 You said 4/5 layers thick. I am guessing this is with thinner materials than leather? If you were using 3 oz leather you would be up to 15 oz+ in thickness, you would be pushing a half inch of thickness before you know it. By simpler I was referring to underbust waist cincher style as opposed to one that went lower than your butt and above the top of your breasts. I am assuming that one that was longer has a lot more complexity than one that simply pulls your mid-section in. I realize every body is different but also figure that there are basic shapes that you start with for each panel. Do you typically fit to the person or fit to the desired finished size? I am full of questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 13, 2013 fitting a person is how a custom corset is finished, but a ready-made corset is finished by what is called Rack size... which is the size 1 wears when they shop. a rack size corset is faster to make but doesn't fit "spacific" measurements perse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 13, 2013 now let me add that unless one is on a strict waist training program which I'm sure ya know what that would consist of..you would not be able to tall the difference in a ready made vs. a custom fit.. providing it was a quality made corset and made correctly..they will turns heads just as fast..LOL and they too are so comfortable for hours of wear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 13, 2013 a lot of my corsets are ready made and they sell just as fast. you can find the patterns for corsets cheap..I go on Mondays..Hancock fabrics sell whichever maker they decide..for 1.99 . I can never get out of there without spending less than fifteen bucks on patterns that reg run ten a piece any other days. I don't know if I covered all of the questions..but if not just ask again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 13, 2013 How about if we go this way. Can you make a suggestion for one to start on? Recommendation for a pattern and possibly a pic of one that you did? Tips or suggestions to keep a beginner corsetiere to start with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 14, 2013 giggle..OK I can do that..just a couple of questions about this corset.. OK..who is this corset for male or female? if its for a male my suggestion would be an underbust hourglass or an underbust Edwardian long line..(bottom rests just at the high hip) I will upload a pic of a corset pattern that I altered to achieve the desired look. I will upload it as my member pic because this is the only way I can get a pic to this site so it seems. it is a purple and black leopard edwardian corset pattern from simplicity..(ill pull out the pattern and get the number for you) I made into an underbust. the reason I suggest this particular corset for a man is because of its more squared attributes. it is real simple to construct and pretty much up and down seams ..boning on each aside of seam bind it and its done in about ten to twelve hours for a beginner. I will upload the pic so you can see it then ill tell ya about the best ladies style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 14, 2013 I would go for a female one over a male one. Have someone I can make it for. Email the pics to me and I will resize them and post them. I PMed you my email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 14, 2013 OK it is uploaded let me know when you have seen it..I sync' my facebook account to this account so you can probably get to all of my pictures more easily if you know your way around his site well.. I have two. DB pages..corsetfitz ie my business is linked with my personal DB which is donna newton, but they both have my corset look on personal page for the folder named "my corsets" that should save you some time.. this phones keyboard is too small for typing fast so. get a lot of typos. .its not that I can't spell..LOL..the " DB" supposed. to be fb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 14, 2013 OK cool I will get it and. send them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 14, 2013 I found this one on your site: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsetfitzbakersfield Report post Posted July 14, 2013 did you get the pictures in the last email. sent you about 20 the one you found included Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted July 14, 2013 did you get the pictures in the last email. sent you about 20 the one you found included No emails came through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
