tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3035149277910893287..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: "Drifting Lace for Evenings of Dancing"Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6085137639117484162012-09-28T00:01:15.299-04:002012-09-28T00:01:15.299-04:00What is the name of the book in the photo Gertie?What is the name of the book in the photo Gertie?Brown Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38220890802403529752012-08-08T00:02:42.309-04:002012-08-08T00:02:42.309-04:00Ohmygosh, could this be the same fit issue I had w...Ohmygosh, could this be the same fit issue I had with this dress: http://www.flickr.com/photos/raywuwei/7149465041/in/photostream/ The pulling is happening at more of a diagonal, but I've already taken so much out with the darts that I couldn't fathom making them even bigger. Maybe I should create a new center front!<br /><br />My body is basically shaped like I've got a corset on, which is why I taught myself how to sew. I'd love to get the fit perfect, so I can finally feel like my shape is a blessing rather than a fitting nightmare!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02036877269984321519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66295864334771116152012-07-29T09:01:27.958-04:002012-07-29T09:01:27.958-04:00I've been sitting on the fence about corsets b...I've been sitting on the fence about corsets because of the comfort issue. My problem is that I gained weight during my last pregnancy and my thyroid quit working so that I have a bulging middle. This makes it increasingly difficult to wear clothes that hang well on my body.<br /><br />One of the things I hate most is to wear a blouse or a dress that looks like a tent to camouflage my midsection. <br /><br />Thanks to all the folks who are leaving comments on their very real experiences with corset wearing. It really helps me come to a better understanding of these things.<br /><br />Debbie...(O:<br />><>Olyveoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836563216191945117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18065993848533612902012-07-27T17:14:48.666-04:002012-07-27T17:14:48.666-04:00I love the pictures on the wall behind you, lookin...I love the pictures on the wall behind you, looking over your shoulders like your conscience!!!themissymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819103693231507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22518912630597267802012-07-27T17:09:18.511-04:002012-07-27T17:09:18.511-04:00This is brilliant!This is brilliant!themissymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819103693231507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8569221579512048732012-07-27T10:34:55.394-04:002012-07-27T10:34:55.394-04:00I await with breathless anticipation!I await with breathless anticipation!Alaskapsychnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32123856839786966012012-07-27T08:16:33.033-04:002012-07-27T08:16:33.033-04:00While I appreciate that the corset may indeed be c...While I appreciate that the corset may indeed be comfortable for some, I just can't wrap my head around it. I remember wearing girdles growing up (50's and 60's) and I was a skinny as a bean. I couldn't wait to get it off. It was important at that time that nothing jiggled, wiggled or swayed! I do thoroughly enjoy your journey, however, and cannot wait to see the gown.Corrinehttp://sewtopia.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79404388853849779022012-07-27T06:04:23.182-04:002012-07-27T06:04:23.182-04:00Yes, I've been told that a well fitting corset...Yes, I've been told that a well fitting corset is actually super-comfy. Love this journey you're on! And you're still wearing your gingham Gertie Gathered Skirt - how lovely.didyoumakethathttp://didyoumakethat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39305937870929332162012-07-27T02:42:29.750-04:002012-07-27T02:42:29.750-04:00Hi Gertie, I like the muslin! Love the skirt, can&...Hi Gertie, I like the muslin! Love the skirt, can't wait for your book and your corset tutorial makes me want to make one. ;}Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14033986910204306002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71285297466394643492012-07-27T00:42:25.147-04:002012-07-27T00:42:25.147-04:00gHow much do you think you can take out of the CF ...gHow much do you think you can take out of the CF and not effect the grain line of the bodice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43359501334446387532012-07-26T22:45:03.896-04:002012-07-26T22:45:03.896-04:00When I wore my corsets, the laces were wrapped aro...When I wore my corsets, the laces were wrapped around the waist and tied in front. These were "real" waist-reduction style corsets;nothing radical, only 2", since I already had a naturally small waist(I was going from a 26" to a 24" waist, bust 38, hip 38) but even a 2" waist reduction was brutal at first; only 20 minutes the first time and gradually increasing the time until I could wear it laced down the whole way for the whole evening without a problem. One can forget sitting in squishy chairs and sofas unless you want a bisected liver... But I can tell you the tiny waist thing is a total MAN MAGNET; I once went to a regular (as opposed to 'fetish") party wearing my corset under my dress, (a dress which I had worn previously) and I tell you: all night long, ALL the men in the room were making excuses to come over and chat flirtatiously; that had NEVER happened before with this crowd, and the only thing different was that I was wearing my corset!<br /><br /> I have never liked excessive waist reduction; there is a point on every person past which it just looks grotesque; that Mr. Pearl always looked to me like a sack of flour tied in the middle; but then some people have no sense of proportion; if a little is good then MORE is better-and entirely too much is just right! <br /><br /> I once saw an antique Victorian dress form with a small corseted-type waist. From the front it looked good; from the side it was bizarrely thicker from front to back; the side-to-side "narrowness" of the body was actually compressed into 'front-to-back thickness..it looked VERY odd and definitely deformed!Sufiyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36473763746879607052012-07-26T21:04:35.108-04:002012-07-26T21:04:35.108-04:00Hi! I found the ties lay pretty smoothly, actually...Hi! I found the ties lay pretty smoothly, actually. I used very thin laces though--the imported ones from corsetmaking.com.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42379299891056729502012-07-26T21:03:36.913-04:002012-07-26T21:03:36.913-04:00Do you mean Mr. Pearl? I just discovered him mysel...Do you mean Mr. Pearl? I just discovered him myself. He does amazing corsetry and yes, he is VERY dedicated to tight lacing. <br /><br />I do think you could correct the rib issue with serious waist training, but I'm not very well educated on the matter. There are many amazing corset and tight lacing sites out there; I hope you find what you are looking for! :) And thank you for the compliments. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36665154915578443422012-07-26T21:00:22.946-04:002012-07-26T21:00:22.946-04:00Thanks! The skirt is in my book!Thanks! The skirt is in my book!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40768022916094907672012-07-26T21:00:03.766-04:002012-07-26T21:00:03.766-04:00Hmm! I'll look at that tomorrow. Thanks for th...Hmm! I'll look at that tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41100858357474125512012-07-26T20:59:08.728-04:002012-07-26T20:59:08.728-04:00Wow, that is fascinating! Such great advice.Wow, that is fascinating! Such great advice.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8269305049164315672012-07-26T20:54:00.839-04:002012-07-26T20:54:00.839-04:00Oh awesome! I love muslin posts. And how serendi...Oh awesome! I love muslin posts. And how serendipitous, I was just wondering about tapering my CF line on a bodice, and was scared it would change the grainline too much. But if it's good enough for YOU it's good enough for ME :)<br />I'm excited for your dress :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83852140809732227782012-07-26T19:07:52.818-04:002012-07-26T19:07:52.818-04:00Hi Gertie, I was wondering what you do with the ti...Hi Gertie, I was wondering what you do with the ties in the back of the under bust corset when you wear it beneath a dress? Isn't there a lump where it has been tied?Heidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44977083924787507072012-07-26T19:07:40.736-04:002012-07-26T19:07:40.736-04:00I recall seeing something on the www a long time a...I recall seeing something on the www a long time ago (when my interest in corsets was first piqued) an article about a frenchman who us a famous corsetier(?is that the word?). It showed photos of what his body looked like without the corset. He had intentionally set out to 'train his waist' and to be honest his skeleton looked quite bizarre, but I guess that was what he'd wanted. I understand it is quite possible to train your waist and it really does work.<br />I'm really interested because as an ex midwife I know how pregnancy 'adjusts' the body. No girls, its not in your heads. Do you recall the rib pain? My torso is much squarer than it was pre pregnancy and I do believe my ribs flair more at the bottom. I have a crappy back too, so I'm really looking forward to receiving my corset kit in the mail (any day now I hope).<br />I think this idea of 'waist training' is an interesting permutation of your interest in body image and I enjoy the thought of being able to change my body to my will, much like an athlete does - fascinating stuff.<br />Keep up the good work, I love your blog Gertie!xLesslesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59222661133864438762012-07-26T17:53:45.037-04:002012-07-26T17:53:45.037-04:00I am looking forward to seeing that dress. I shou...I am looking forward to seeing that dress. I should be sewing for my drive to Michigan next week (Deckerville Homecoming and 50 Year Class Reunion), but I'm not.patsijeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362426384481772370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88684765823574913982012-07-26T17:51:14.683-04:002012-07-26T17:51:14.683-04:00after reading all about your corset i really want ...after reading all about your corset i really want to try and make one for myself! i'm a very slim boy but would love an even smaller waist, just for that WOW factor! thanks for all your information :)Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061800805072676870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82527524137830265122012-07-26T17:32:40.550-04:002012-07-26T17:32:40.550-04:00I am waiting patiently for the next post!!!I am waiting patiently for the next post!!!jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879018069446740254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11864131330431536292012-07-26T16:49:14.612-04:002012-07-26T16:49:14.612-04:00I know it was the focus... But I love the skirt. C...I know it was the focus... But I love the skirt. Can't wait to see the dress as it transforms!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10659088364165367101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9388124464553609632012-07-26T16:34:38.307-04:002012-07-26T16:34:38.307-04:00Great waist shape, it's what a dress like that...Great waist shape, it's what a dress like that needs. Gertie I think your shoulder straps are too far out. It looks like it is going to fall off your shoulder at any moment. The adjustment to centre front is going to naturally make the shoulder straps farther set and I reckon an adjustment is in order. :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23782416067092921982012-07-26T16:24:08.368-04:002012-07-26T16:24:08.368-04:00That struck me, too - 20 hours is a couple hours e...That struck me, too - 20 hours is a couple hours every evening for a couple weeks, not a lot, for that much dress. Especially considering you'd want to hand-hem at least the skirt, maybe the collars. Heck, I can spend 5-6 hours on a simple machine-sewn shirt!Sandynoreply@blogger.com