My first craftgrrl post

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I do loads of crafty things, but this is probably more dressmaking/corsetry related... Anyways, I thought some of you guys would like it.

Here's my new corset on me.

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I've been sewing all my life, but only made a few corsets. It's been a few years since I made my last one, so I am happy to have finally finished a new one now. 

I've drafted the pattern and designed the whole piece from scratch. It is an underbust with a pretty high back, made of short pile zebra fur, pvc and satin lining. I've made my own bones from some scrap spring steel I got for free from my local hardware store. Beeing pretty broke, I didn't have the chance to get a busk, but I chose to use front lacing with the three buckles instead. I think it works well.  I got the buckles from some old boots. I was a bit optimistic on how much I could lace down my waist, so it's a little on the small side... And I measured the hips a bit too far down I think... Anyways, I didn't lace it properly for these photoes, I need to break it in first.

On to the pictures, I hope you like it.

Lying flat

Lying flat, closed up, from the front

Lying flat, from the back

Myself weaing it.

On my pillow, no front laces...forgot to put them on... He he.

I hope you like it!