I pulled out my serger to use it to make K's B-day dress, which I haven't finished and her day was this weekend....

I am NOT a competent Serger user. but I got it working right out of storage and it was a breeze. then I had to put it on the floor to use my sewing machine and the children touched it and I haven't gotten it happy again! grrrrr
The dress currently stands as a bodice. I was making another dress at the same time and attached that bodice to the skirt and it is bad! but wearable, so we shall let the child wear it!

I have posted a blog post about the inclusion or exclusion of rectangular pattern pieces in a pattern (specifically larger rectangles in a downloaded pattern.)

Help me out with some market research.

http://corsetradesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-question-on-geometric-pattern-pieces.html

If you are a blogger, could you please blog about my pattern poll? So far there have been about 30 votes, and I want a larger sample size before it closes at the end of the month.

You can use either of these two links
http://corsetradesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/one-week-left-on-poll.html

http://corsetradesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/introducing-poll.html

and you can use this image


Here is the link for the image, so you can use it.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/amandalady/Patternpoll_zpsa80f5ad3.jpg

REMEMBER the poll closes on January 31st! so just 5 days from now!

thank you kindly.

Post is public, comments turned off to reduce spam, so if you want to comment, go to the Blog!

LINK
http://corsetradesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/introducing-poll.html

This is a poll for which pattern I FOCUS on creating first. This may not be the first pattern released, but I need a focus, and so I am looking outside since I couldn't make the choice myself!

Choose between the Skeleton corset, 1810 Corset en X, Regency Girls, Medieval Child and Dragon.

Please vote, or comment on the blog post and share if you will. Voting closes at the end of the month, January 2013
Comments on this post are blocked since it is public. and I have had an influx of spam!

I am seriously thinking of entering YWU contest this year in the steampunk category, which ends on February 4th, 2013, so I should get planing soon. I have been gathering inspiration on Pinterest for a while now and need to think of just how it will all fit together.
I will ask that you click on the cut ONLY if you are not wanting a surprise. (I am not sure if I am going to keep this secret or not, might be fun!)
AND if you PROMISE not to steal my idea(s) in the completeness. go ahead and be inspired of course, but don't steal all of it (at least until after the contest is over)
This post WILL be picture heavy!

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The plan is to make a replica of the later (underbust 1900's reproduction) skeleton corset for my anniversary.
Now I know black underthings are not common, but the LACMA does have a pair of 1900 black drawers..... Poll #1845058 Skeleton corset and underclothes
This poll is closed.
Open to: Friends, detailed results viewable to: Friends, participants: 5

Color of corset/chemise/drawers

era/style of chemise & drawers

What type of chemise and drawers

This is the last week, I am packing to move and will not be online much.
Much Chaos, but I can deal with that.

Compiled from all the other posts into one BIG post!

Shipping to continental US is $3 for first book UNLESS otherwise stated! Shipped via USPS For international or multiple books, please wait for me to get you an estimate. Other shipping methods avialable at request.

I take payment in the form of Paypal or Amazon gift cards. I am moving so I can't really wait for a check in the mail.


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More books
STILL going through books. have not even gotten to fabric yet!

But I DID find the eraly 19th cent hemp corded corset I was making when I found out I was pregnant with child #1! It might just fit too!

Anywho books....

The Dragon Lover's Guide to Pern

1989 Hardback, missing dustjacket $1

Encyclopedia of Collectibles: Beads to Boxes Time Life Book Editors

Covers the folowing topics: Beads, Beer Cans (cover pic), Belleek Porcelain, Bells, Bennington Pottery, Bibles, Bicycles, Books, Botanical Prints, Bottles, Boxes Hardback, old Library $1

The Encyclopedia of Collectibles: Children's Books to Comics Time Life Book Editors

Covers the folowing topics: Childrens Books, Chinese Export Porcelain, Christmas Tree Ornaments, Cigar Bands and Labels, Circus Memorabilia, Civil War Equipment, Clocks, Clothing, Coins, Combs, Comics(cover pic) Hardback, old Library $1

The English by J. B. Priestley

1973 Hardback, dust-jacket covered in plastic, Old Library. covers many notable English figures, with period portraits. $1

Aslan's Triumph (The World of Narnia Series)

Children's illustrated book. Hardback, old Library Poor condition FREE with another book.

Great Ages of Man (Time Life Books Series)

I have Four of this series, but not a complete set, Hardback Old Library $5 for all!
Imperial Rome
Age of Faith
Age of Exporation
Renaissance
The Reformation
Age of Kings
Age of Enlightenment (18th cent)
Age of Progress (19th and early 20th cent)

Emergence of Man (Time Life Books)

I have Four of this series, but not a complete set, Hardback Old Library $5 for all!
The Metalsmiths
The Empire Builders
The First Cities
The Birth of Writing
The Monument Builders
The Sea Traders

Books from His and My Shelves

My husband has interests in Sailing ships, Vintage Aircraft, Art history and such. A much more diversified collection this time. I will start with his books!

A History of Graphic Design Third edition

A textbook covering fonts, typsets, etc from the middleages to now. Hardback with dustjacket in good condition $5

The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor : Or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship

AKA Lever's this is the Dover paper back edition, it is a duplicate as we later found an older hardback edition. If you have any interests in how sails on sailing ships work, this is the book for you! Book is in Good condition $2

Train wrecks : a pictorial history of accidents on the main line

Vintage Hardback with dustjacket, B&W pictures of train wrecks. A bit depressing, but also interesting in a morbid way. $1

At the Controls: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Book of Cockpits

Paperback, a duplicate, We later found a hardback copy.  it is slowly coming unglued. From the Wright brothers 1903 flyer to the Space Shuttle Columbia, what aircraft (and spacecraft like the lunar module) controls look like in the cockpits. Great for those who want to make detailed model cockpits. $2

The Bush Pilots (Time Life Books)

Vintage Hardback old library  $1

The Lore of Love (The Enchanted World Series)

Hardback filled with romantic art and stories. Makes a decent child's book $1

Dress the Show: A Basic Costume Book

1976 spiral bound old library with plastic cover Covers basic pattern alterations to make common characters used in school plays. $1

The Scots: a Glimpse of Gaelic Clothing and Accoutrements of the Eighteenth Century

Lovely little paperback, hand drawings and hand written text. Like New $3

Welcome baby: 31 easy-to-make patchwork and applique projects for infants and toddlers

1986 Hardback with dust jacket patterns for quilts, stuffed toys etc. $1

Into the Woods

Paperback book, not the video! If you like the play, you would probably enjoy reading it $1