At 14:08 09/01/2006, you wrote:
Hello all
This is /kind/ of costume related - I've just had to
design my first corset with straps for a lovely
customer who is a) self-conscious and b) lop-sided,
after a very dislocating shoulder finally got operated
on... What can I say, it doesn't seem to matter how
carefully I fit the strap, one or t'other creeps down.
Since the corset will be used for ceilidhing and
general dancing, she's going to need them to stay in
place.
Does anyone have a tip on making those gummy strips
I've seen on the inside of some ready to wear garments
that hold semi-off the shoulder straps in place? I'd
thought of some kind of glue or silicon sealant (hmmm
- might stain the shiny fabric on top).
Many many thanks,
Katherine who's based in the UK so some suppliers are out.
Katherine
Contact MacCulloch and Wallis - they have, I think, special straps to
add to underwear. www.macculloch-wallis.co.uk
Otherwise, use a piece of elastic, made slightly shorter than the
strap, stitched at both ends, and herringboned across the length. Sew
it to the underside. That one works for me. Or use elastic to attach
the straps at the front. That also works - might not be "authentic"
but needs must sometimes.
Suzi
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