This is a zip-tie corset: http://anvil.unl.edu/emma/clothing/images/undies2large.jpg http://anvil.unl.edu/emma/clothing/images/undieslarge.jpg
I find zip ties to be a little bulky, and I've had problems with them wearing through the fabric pretty quickly. However, I've only just now made my first coutil/steel boning corset, so they may be no worse than anything else. Note: if you don't run a line of stitching on the top of a boning channel, zip ties can creep, due to the one-way teeth that makes zip ties work. It's very odd to have a bone suddenly coming over your shoulder through the strap. I have not had any problems with the boning remembering shape. At the end of the day, they're still straight. Emma ________________________________________ There is an interesting topic on the USITT costume designers email list about using zip ties for stays in corsets. Has anyone tried this? Here is a URL for an example: http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc94/CaraGreenleaf/Chain%20and%20Dresses/?action=view¤t=Corsetbonesuncut.jpg The professors say that it works very well. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
