Victorianesque Underbust Corset

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on February 27, 2017

27 Feb

Not a true Victorian corset with its short length on the body but the seams follow a classic Victorian shape which allows for a greater cinch at the waist. It is made using a layer of Herringbone cotton canvas lined in calico. The bones are spiral steel which I haven’t used before. I was amazed with how flexible and strong it is so I am hoping to be able to see it perform in a wedding dress soon.

The pattern was drafted by wrapping my lovely fit model in cling film and duct tape. Lots of pinching let me determine where we could get the best reduction. My next version will need double the amount of eyelets down the back, edged with flat steel but on the whole I am really happy with how this turned out.

Bridal Gallery

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on January 26, 2017

Bridal show – Taffeta Mermaid

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on January 28, 2016

28 Jan

For the first time in a long time I am back adding to my blog. I did just have a baby and move house and I am sticking to that excuse.

I have a few more dresses from the Weddings coast style 2015 which I haven’t added and I am going to put that to right straight away.

This dress was a chance for me to experiment. I planned the shape and knew I wanted ruffles at the hem but had no set idea about how I wanted to do them. This gave me a chance to do a lot of experiments. In the end a mix of tulle and taffeta frills and rosettes was the winner.

Bridal show -Tulle and lace

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on June 18, 2015

I really enjoyed making this dress. I don’t think it looked as good in the parade as i was hoping but it was a real challenge to do and I learned a lot. One of the best things about the parade was being able to take some risks.

I do have some great photos taken throughout the construction I would like to share.

Would you wear a 2 piece

by Kathleen Brewster. Posted on February 20, 2015

20 Feb

I am in love with the 2 piece but understand it is a controversial choice. For the bride who would instantly assume she couldnt wear this I have scoured through the options to find what I think are the best and most wearable styles, even for women with body types who would assume they couldn’t.

The first few leave just a little skin and this area is higher around the ribs which is usually a less squishy area.