Thursday, January 17, 2008

A New Design: Corset Waist Pants

Since my neck has been giving me so much trouble, I've had a bit of extra time to think about fun new designs I might like to try. I'm still behind in my orders, trying in particular to get one of these tuxedo dresses completed:



and the back view:



The bodice is all hand sewn, with French seams and tiny 1mm long stitches and since it's white on white, I get snow-blinded if I work on it for more than 10 minutes at a time! Actually it's been near impossible to get anything sewing-related done at all these last 6 weeks, seeing as both off-spring and SO are home distracting me and driving me crazy (and yes, I complain now, but as soon as they go back to school/work respectively, I'll be crying about how I miss them!). Even so, I took a bit of time to make up these high-waist pants, the design for which I'd been mentally tossing around for a bit. They're meant to echo the design of vintage girdles, with all the heavy-duty metal hooks and eyes up the front, and the way they hug the torso. They feel really sexy on, although they're a bit large on me (I'm still fine-tuning cut and construction)!





I'll most likely end up narrowing the leg some more, then I'll make them up in XS, S, M and L.
I've bought a whole bunch of corset tape, hook n eye tape and super wide elastic that I'll be playing around with, exploring the girdle and corset theme. But I imagine nothing will really get off the ground until the school holidays are over!

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your work is amazing ! This is just the style I like. IF only I still could wear it . Miss seeing you in the thread. Yes, Chauncey is a peach. Love Joan :)

Maisy Brown said...

Thanks, Joan!!

Stacey said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog!
I absolutely adore Dior's new look. I often think that era was the most flattering for women.
I love the red dress with the rose detail at the neckline and also your tuxedo dress. Just gorgeous. Can't wait to check out your shop!

Andrea Q said...

Fabulous pants! I would totally wear them if I had the figure. Love the dress with the red flower heart, too.

Andrea Q said...

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Michele said...

Hi Maisy! I think I'm in LOVE. Your work is beautiful and elegent. I absolutely adore the heart dress, it makes my heart beat harder! See you in the thread and thank you for your kind and encouraging words! Michele!

Me, You and Magoo said...

I absolutely love this outfit!
what a fab figure you have too :)

Unknown said...

I'm going to get one of your tuxedo dresses soon Maisy! Guess I'll have to get into shape 1st, right? :(

Maisy Brown said...

Thank you, Moh - so nice to see you! I'll drop into the thread soon, but I'm always out of synch with everyone else, due to time zone differences it seems :(.
Thank you, pouch!

LiveLife8 said...

I love the 1st picture! Its similar to stuff you see in stores, only much more unique! Is it a dress? It is seriously stunning!

Ashlee
findingmyhappyweight.blogspot.com

Maisy Brown said...

Yes, it's a 1950s style dress! I'll add another pic so you can see.
Thanks so much for leaving a comment!

LiveLife8 said...

Your welcome! It truly is gorgeous! I can barely sew, so making its out of the question! lol But it does give me jewelry ideas! Your work really is fantastic! ~Ashlee

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Anonymous said...

Nice dress I like color black also big suits for my husband.