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Totally Waisted! Corsetry
Oh, boy! Corsets are fun! Let's get waisted!
Created on 2006-03-13 23:40:42 (#9765815), last updated 2009-11-07
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Basic Info| Name: | totally_waisted |
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Bio
This is the online presence for Totally Waisted! Cosetry.
I'm a small, one-lady operation working out of Toronto, Canada
who enjoys making beautiful, unique, one-of-a-kind corsets.
I also specialize in costuming for a variety of performers be them aerial acrobats or stiltwalkers.
A Note on Construction
Each hand-made piece is made with attention and care to quality and durability.
Totally Waisted! uses 2 layers of fabric, depending on the style, with a core base of tightly woven coutil. I only use the finest fashion fabrics, which are always interfaced. A staytape is placed on the inside to keep your corset's shape and I use stainless steel grommets, set with precision between 2 steels on either side.
Mostly constructed entirely from flat steels (combination of ¼ and ½”), and lovingly reinforced with staytape, Totally Waisted! corsets should reduce the waist a minimum of 2”. Generally, Totally Waisted! corsets cinch between 4" and 8", but the sky's the limit for a serious tightlacer!
Each corset is one-of-a-kind and crafted by hand. Commercial patterns are not used, as each pattern is drafted from scratch to suit each body type. Typically, I re-draft patterns from antique corsets in my personal collection if you are seeking a reproduction piece, but I will use patterns if necessary.
This particular livejournal is for showing off recent pieces, discuss design ideas and direction, and sometimes show sketches. I will also be posting sales here, so if anybody is interested in making a purchase, you are more than welcome to!
If you are interested in having something custom made, do not hesitate to contact me at:
totally.waisted@gmail.com
Please check out these awesome links:
Tina Imel: Visual artist who creates awesome fine art!
Lola By Design: Beautiful handcrafted, handblown glass jewellry. Traditional yet arty!
Zero Gravity Circus: I perform with these folks! They're awesome!
ConnectInterests (49):
anatomy, animation, body modification, braces, bridal, brocade, busking, bustles, christian dior, cinchers, circus, conventions, corrective, corsetmaking, corsetry, corsets, cotton, couture, drafting, dupioni, fashion, film, haute couture, jean paul gaultier, john galliano, living statues, military, overbust, pattern drafting, project runway, satin, serging, sewing, silk, staytape, steampunk, street performance, the circus, tightlacing, twill, underbust, velvet, vending, victorian, victorian corsets, victorian fashion, victoriana, vivienne westwood, waist training
External Services:
 | totally_waisted@livejournal.com |
Schools:
Richview Collegiate Institute - Toronto, ON, Canada (1997 - 2001)University of Trinity College - Toronto, ON, Canada (2001 - 2003)
Ryerson University - Toronto, ON, Canada (2003 - present)
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