A corset-themed tale of hubris and irony - The Dreamstress
As a blogger, it’s tempting to only show you my successes: things that turn out perfectly, and look beautiful.* But that’s not fair to you, or me: it creates an unrealistic expectation of life, and how well you think you should do at any given project. As a reader, I get frustrated with blogs that are only about perfection and glamour: I find myself comparing myself, and feeling insufficient, but I also find myself bored, because while you can definitely learn from seeing other people’s amazing successes, I think you often learn a lot more from seeing their mistakes (for one thing, you learn how to avoid them!). So this, dear readers, is a post about a sewing project for my Fortnight in 1916 that has most definitely not been a success – but which I have learned a great deal from, and which you may also learn something from! I’ve showed you my black and white 1916 longline corset, and mentioned that it was made directly from a pattern, without being altered to fit …
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This Corsets item by PeriodCorsets has 1151 favorites from shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on 22 Dec, 2023
18th Century Stays With Tabs and Straps, C.1725 Louisa Corset in Brocade or Coutil, Historical Rococo Marie Antoinette, All Sizes Small Plus
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