Steampunk jacket design

Yesterday was a bit of a write off, but I got the final shell of the jacket done. More swish has been added to the skirts and tidying up of the sleeve pattern. Now begins the push of working out the interlinings, facings and inner strength construction and the lining. There really is a lot going on behind the surface of the jacket to keep it's shape firm and sexy.

So, here is what we are aiming for:

 

More news on the final piece later:

Brow furrowing today

I have concentrated on clients work today, so I have very little to report, except that I have been doing lots of thinking about the collection, the historical research and how I want the catwalk show to look like.

I've been staring at the 1911 corset mock up from previous blog and I think it will make a really cool skirt. I've been working on a denim frock coat in some amazing black denim - and I think that using the 1911 corset as a basis for the seamlines of a high waisted skirt and a use of contrast stitching as a decorative feature would be insanely cool. I may even leave the corset lacing as a feature at the back. Oh my, that idea is just setting my mind on fire...I'm off to do more sketching.

Tired musings...

Today I started work at 7pm. I wish I could spend all day making pretty things but unfortunately it was one of those days when you just have to go and sort stuff out!

I put my french knicker block together, as I really wanted to test the pattern and I have come to the conclusion that I do not really like classic french knickers. They may be flattering on some 6foot lithe model but on my chubby thighs I look like I should be kicking around on a football field! I really wanted to go for a vintage underwear look but to be honest I think modern knicker types are just way more sexy and flattering.

Back to the drawing board...literally.

Aside from that I have been carrying on with my Edwardian style long line corset in peach and black lace. I have put in the lining and will do the busk and boning channels when there is plenty of day light and my eyes don't hurt so much. It's going really well and I've got some fantastic idea's for details. I'm so excited I just want it done so I can sit back and marvel.

Also been playing with some guipure lace and raspberry silk dupion on the mannequin to get the next corset forming in my mind., More on that after a sleep.

Boy I'm tired, goodnight.X