urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre The show always goes on... bir_theatre 2007-01-03T08:24:07Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:6063 2007-01-03T08:22:20Z 2007-01-03T08:24:07Z I have for sale an underbust corset. This corset was a test piece for some new construction techniques. It is black satin back crepe (shiny side facing) with red taffeta piping. It is made with three layers; the fashion fabric, a layer of coutil for strength, and black cotton lining. The corset has 24 steel bones, which are a mix of spring and spiral steels. <br /><br />Corset front<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Stuff%20for%20sale/Corsetfront.jpg" alt="corset front" /><br /><br /><a name="cutid1"></a><br />The fully closed measurements of the corset are as follows:<br />Ribcage: 80cms (~31 1/2 inches)<br />Waist: 69.5cms (27 1/2 inches)<br />Hips: 86cms (~ 33 3/4 inches)<br /><br />Front length: 26cm (~10 1/4 inches)<br />Back length: 27cm (~10 1/2 inches)<br />Hip extends approx 9.5cms from waist<br /><br />Corset back<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Stuff%20for%20sale/Corsetback.jpg" alt="corset back" /><br /><br />There is a slight flaw in the fabric at the front of this corset, though it is only noticable in the fabric, as it were. <br /><br />Detail of piping<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Stuff%20for%20sale/Detailofpiping.jpg" alt="detail of piping" /><br /><br />As this is a test piece, and also due to the flaw, I am selling this corst at the reduced price of E150. Please do not hesitate to contact me by leaving a comment to this post, or by mailing me at badinfluenceregalia(at)gmail(dot)com for more information. <br /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:5789 2006-09-01T08:03:21Z 2006-09-01T09:29:29Z Presenting Brid's corset, a beautiful little underbust with just a modest one inch reduction on the waist.<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Brid%20underbust/Bridscorset004.jpg" alt="corset front" /><br /><br /><a name="cutid1"></a><br />The corset is made of embroidered gold organza, overlaid on cream silk, and laced with cream satin ribbon. <br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Brid%20underbust/Bridscorset013.jpg" alt="corset back" /><br /><br />The corset has been finished top and bottom with the scalloped edges of the lace, to finish off it's delicate beauty.<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Brid%20underbust/Bridscorset007.jpg" alt="lace edging at top of corset" /><br /><br />Detail of the lacing and scalloped edge<br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Brid%20underbust/Bridscorset014.jpg" alt="back lacing detail" /><br /><br />This is a three layer corset, with the silk layer fused directly to the cotton layer for strength. The corset is lightly boned, with just two bones per seam, in a mixture of spring and steel boning. Waist tape has been omited as the corset is only designed for casual wear. <br /><br /><br />Pictures of this corset can also be seen at the <a href="http://www.badinfluenceregalia.com/gallery/Brids-corset">Bad Influence Regalia gallery</a> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:5499 2006-08-22T07:52:56Z 2006-08-22T07:52:56Z My latest corset, inspired by one already in the gallery, was an overbust corset with straps, made with matt satin back dupion. <br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Lizzyscorset3.jpg" alt="Lizzys corset front" /><br /><br /><a name="cutid1"></a><br />It featured a modest two inch reduction on the waist, as the lady in question is an actor by trade, and as her role often features her vocal talents, she requested that the corset not restrict her overly much. <br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Lizzyscorset7.jpg" alt="Lizzys corset back" /><br /><br />Pictures of the lovely lady herself wearing the corset can be seen at the <a href="http://www.badinfluenceregalia.com/gallery/Lizzys-corset">Bad Influence Regalia gallery</a><br /> urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:4879 2006-08-15T13:05:28Z 2006-08-15T13:05:28Z I'd like to thank everyone for their support, patience and understanding during what has been a very difficult time for me and mine. <br /><br />In dark times one must always look for the silver lining, and that's why in the coming months, Bad Influence Regalia will be coming back bigger and better than ever, with a new range of products available. <br /><br />I'd also like to take this oppurtunity to remind people that Bad Influence Regalia is accepting orders at the moment, so feel free to contact me at info(at)badinfluenceregalia(dot)com if you like to place an order or even talk about some ideas that you want to bring into reality. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:4611 2006-06-26T08:12:52Z 2006-06-26T08:15:34Z <b>CEAD Exhibition 2006</b><br /><br />Selected work in painting and drawing, etching and drypoint, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fashion design, creative embroidery, textile printing, jewellery, and stained glass.<br /><br />School of Design for Industry<br />National College of Art and Design<br />Thomas Street<br />The Liberties<br />Dublin 8<br /><br />Thursday 29th June 6.30pm <br />Exhibition Opening (Invitation only)<br /><br />Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July 10am to 5pm<br />Exhibition open<br /><br />Sunday 2nd July 2pm to 4pm<br />Exhibition open urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:bir_theatre:4232 2006-01-13T09:35:24Z 2006-01-13T14:18:57Z The latest creation was a double pointed underbust made with a sumptuous purple and black brocade with copper gold detailing. The corset gives a reduction of three inches when fully closed, and is boned with a mix of spring and steel boning, making 22 bones in total. Seams were flat-felled to give a smoother shape to the corset. The busk is 10 inches long. <br /><br />The brocade was fused to a coutil layer, twill tape was used for boning channels and the corset was lined with thick blackpoplin. The edges are bound with self-made black satin bias tape. Seams were flat-felled to give a smoother shape to the corset. <br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Pointed%20underbust/ce4c4bdc.jpg" alt="corset front 3/4" height="400" width="300" /><br /><br /><a name="cutid1"></a><br /><table><tr> <td> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Pointed%20underbust/e65fe7e0.jpg" alt="corset front" height="300" width="225" /> </td> <td> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Pointed%20underbust/428b6277.jpg" alt="corset back" height="300" width="225" /> </td> </tr> </table><br /><br />A detail of the pattern matching of the brocade can be seen in this close up shot of the front of the corset.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v453/caturah/Sewing%20creations/Pointed%20underbust/Pointedunderbust6.jpg" alt="close up of front matching" height="300" width="225" /><br />