In a message dated 11/9/2008 5:58:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I would love to do a review of "Corsets" by Jill Salen. ******************* It has clear and easy to blow up on a grid patterns. Some nice 18th century patterns I haven't seen. Not a great representation of the early and mid 19th century....a bit eclectic IMHO. Lovely late 19th century examples. 2 doll corsets plus an 18th century project and a 19th century project...meaning instructions on making the projects up. There is also a section with how-tos on sewing techniques used in the depicted corsets. It's all very clear but not for out and out beginners. I think there are too many quilted, lightly bones stays in here and ribbon corsets covered in the 19th century. Even these are very adaptable though to a more rigidly boned style if that were what one wanted. The shapes are there.... you can add bones. And the softer corded and quilted styles would be better for reenacting and theatre....where the wearers might not want to go heavily boned. This is obviously the idea behind the choices of examples. Ms Salen wants you to make up a pretty corset and wear it. **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212792382x1200798498/aol?redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from -aol-search/?ncid=emlcntussear00000001) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
