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Hello!

This is Psyche Corporation [of Gilded Age Records]. I finished a new song ("Institute") last week, and it's probably the most steampunk song of my upcoming album. If you feel like it, take a listen! It has a ticking clock noise and other amusing percussive noises. Lyrics are under the cut, and the song can be heard at http://myspace.com/psychecorp Just scroll down the playlist and click on "Institute". I tried to make it go to the top of the playlist, but myspace keeps thwarting me, so it's at the bottom :/

More info on Psyche Corp. at http://www.psychecorporation.com

( lyrics for Institute )

So things have taken a sharp downward turn. For some reason unknown to me, I have developed anxiety and progressively debilitating thanatophobia in the last two weeks. Eating and sleeping are becoming increasingly difficult. (And a merry fucking christmas to you too, failbrain.)

I'm getting treatment, but in the meanwhile, I'd really appreciate some hugs or advice, or even just a picture of a kitten.

Prototype two three is ready for review! Full contact suggestions welcome. Let's see what we've got.

( Left Side mockup and final )

( Front mockup and final )

( Back mockup and final )

I smoothed the bust line considerably, but have the problem of back spill in an attempt to bring the bust under the arm forward. I have the previous iteration with a smoother back to refer to in prototype 3. I may also make the more dramatic pattern change and add another shaping panel. It's funny, I had an epiphany while at the spa for the approximate seam locations based on the wrinkles apparent in the robe I was wearing at the time. Even when I'm relaxing I'm thinking. Incidentally, every seamed bra I've ever worn has two seams that roughly join at the apex. If I eliminate the piecing over the apex you still need two seams that cross the bust line.

Anyway, this is the pattern I've delivered to her so that her skirt foundations can begin with the dressmaker. I have another corset that I have drafted and prototyped and two more to draft. That proto will be in another post.

With any luck, most of you will have received a CD in the post round about now. (Though a handful are still in my pocket, as it's nicer to see people face-to-face).

Anyway, the always-absent track listing is:

01) [Spunge] - No Woman No Cry
02) Under Pressure - Queen/Bowie
03) Avenue Q I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today
04) Men Without Hats: Safety Dance
05) Tism: Everybody has had more sex than me. (The White Album Version.)
06) Faith No More - Epic
07) MC Frontalot - It Is Pitch Dark
08) CSS - Let's Make Love And Listen To Death From Above
09) OK GO - Cinammon Lips
10) Paul and Storm - Nugget Man
11) The Wonderstuff - The size of a Cow
12) Strawberry Alarm Clock - Incense and Peppermints
13) Polysics - You You You
14) Jason Webley (with Amanda Palmer) - Elephant Elephant

And either:
15) Sesame Street - Yip Yip
OR
15) The Lovecraft Historical Society - The Carol of the Old Ones.

Tags: music
Current Location: Stockport
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: Yes please

Today is the last day to enter our corset giveaway. We draw tomorrow night. I guess you have a day and a half really. No matter, you should enter. It's really just a Twitter follow and a post to do so. Not alot of effort for a very cool prize. Secondly, ClockworkCouture.com is upgrading you to Express Overnight Shipping free of charge until tomorrow morning at 10am on orders totaling $200 or more. You can still get items in time for Xmas. Okay, I gotta go pack, Happy Solstice to those like me, who opened presents today *yay* Now back to work with me. :) And uh, here's an Hare Force Pilot

Gonna Xpost to steamy stiches but no place else.

EDITED TO ADD: Drew Carrey also knows the joys of Von Slatt's creations. He tweeted about it today. 

DrewFromTV

Fantastic Steam-Punk PC. Hand-made, of course. http://bit.ly/8M5cRU

 

( EC Star retro beaded cardigan size XL, Dorothy Perkins leopard print flats size 7 and Evans wide fit black satin wedge heels size 6... )

This is my first authentic corset attempt.  I have made flimsy garments in the shape of a corset but never implemented the structural elements.   I had a few problems during this mock up and would love to get any opinions on what could have been done differently to get a sleeker more appealing result.  I know already that my busk is not placed correctly or it is the wrong size - it should be further up no?  I have not binded the edges b/c I am having trouble finding something attractive to bind it with.  I think doing it in the twill the corset is made of might not work with me... suggestions opinions? I never decided on the definite shape that I wanted the top or bottom while I was drawing it out.  I know now this should be something to consider before cutting next time . I understand that some corset makers  will "draw" their top and bottom lines onto the corset while being fitted on the client/model/self.  This is what I tried to do but obviously failed.  Does anyone have suggestions as to how I can draft a pattern without a definite top and bottom line and still get an accurate fit. Things I am still having trouble with: the busk at the bottom of my corset points out - !!!  I don't like this and can't quite determine why.  Is it the bottom length of the back? my bust is FALLING out- there is no way I could wear this by itself without having some seriously embarrassing scenarios playing out.  How do I accomodate for my bust.  I know I can extend the length at the top but I don't know how to keep it close to my form instead of sticking out/up at the edge.  Does appliying a binding ribbon really work for this problem? Lacing boning - I used 2 lengths of spiral steel on each side of the grommets - the back is still warping!!!

Current Location: Las Vegas
Current Mood: apathetic
Current Music: La Roux

( Lip Service, 2 items )
( Cyberdog, 2 items )
( Dane bustier )
( Hooch shirt dress )
( Vinyl ballgown )

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