Thursday, May 14, 2009

Waaaaaaaay OT: Corset Help?

I have been asked to DJ a steampunk party next month at SoonerCon and I really want to look the part. Can anyone give me some pointers on making an underbust corset? I have found some patterns online that seem easy enough, but can I buy steel boning at craft stores or is this something I have to order? I'm going to need the strong stuff to hold all the me in!

Thanks for any help you can give me!

3 comments:

Tia said...

The Boning you can pick up at most Joanns wont cut it it is to lightweight,
Check here http://www.farthingalesla.com/steel_bones.php
Another alternative is Heavy duty cable ties from places like Lowes or Home depot, these may actually work better for you, they are strong but still flexible, & washable.

Vanessa said...

Hey woman! Thanks for the comment! Dude, when you figure out how to make the corset, I need to commission you to make me one! ha

SoonerCon sounds like fun! Is there a site with more information about it, like where what times and stuff? Dudette you'll be a kick ass DJ. You need to come join my roller derby league too :p. You could just be a referee even if you don't want to skate! I know you'd love it.

Vanessa said...

Okay it looks scary, but if you say so, I would like to come see ya DJ!