Corseting

LaneyDoll · 09-13-2012, 06:28 PM

Ms Martha makes wonderful corsets. It is my understanding that you can get fitted by her at con-type events. As such, if anything is close to your area, she may be there as well.

Sometimes you can get measured at a Ren Faire. There are almost corset makers there with tons of them for sale. Sometimes they are mass produced and sometimes they are not; if not the maker may be present and may be willing to do a custom order.

I have never owned a custom corset; I cannot afford one and cannot justify the expense when I have things more demanding of my financial attention. But I do have two leather corsets that were presented to me by my training house. I also have three leather ones that I ordered but am very happy with. I picked them up for a song overseas and wish the company was still around.

laruss · 09-13-2012, 06:55 PM

Our local annual 'Taboo Sex Show' and the Tattoo Show both have people who come out with samples and do fittings for custom made corsets. Check out some of the Shows/Conventions/Fairs etc.

Dance-with-me · 09-14-2012, 06:53 AM

I absolutely LOVE this woman's work: http://www.wildehunt.com/

Her work is all completely custom, all leather, and start at $400 for an underbust and $600 for an overbust corset, which are actually very good prices for custom work.

If you're on facebook, you can also get a regular corset fix from her at https://www.facebook.com/wilde.hunt.corsetry.

Artdecogoddess · 09-14-2012, 08:22 AM

Etsy has many many seamstresses on-line that can make you almost anything you want - I think the prices are incredibly reasonable. My friends that have bought corsets and underbusts - have LOVED them

ADG

*Anya* · 01-15-2013, 01:59 PM

I bought my first corset and it got delivered yesterday.

I truly love it.

I got at Corset Story.com and to me, a novice, besides being beautiful, it seems like the real deal. The selection and prices seem excellent to me as I have shopped for a while.

I tried it on last night. I left it laced in the back, made sure the modesty panel was closed first and closed the front while lying on the couch as it was too hard to do it standing up.

Then, I tried to stand up in it but because of the inflexible stays, I couldn't sit up first. I had to kind of throw myself into a standing position without bending from the waist.

if I have to be throwing myself on the bed in order to lie down, it kind of defeats the purpose of trying to look sexy for the surprise I planned for my GF.

Any corset-wearers that have experience with this? Any tips? Might it be too long for the shorty that I am? Do I just need to practice?

Thanks, in advance!

Martina · 01-15-2013, 03:06 PM

Did I miss it, or has no one mentioned Dark Garden?

01-15-2013, 03:21 PM

If you want the real tight-laced corset experience, get a gaggle of femmes who're used to wearing them, to lace ya up. I've seen such a scenario many times and those 'helpful' femmes are fookin' heeeevil!

Rather you than me!

Sachita · 01-15-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Martina

Did I miss it, or has no one mentioned Dark Garden?

OMG I love them. They have been around a long time and some of the custom work is truly amazing.

Personally I'm not into wearing them and hate being constricted, however I'd put a subby in one in a heart beat. I think they are sexy as hell.

ScandalAndy · 01-16-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I bought my first corset and it got delivered yesterday.

I truly love it.

I got at Corset Story.com and to me, a novice, besides being beautiful, it seems like the real deal. The selection and prices seem excellent to me as I have shopped for a while.

I tried it on last night. I left it laced in the back, made sure the modesty panel was closed first and closed the front while lying on the couch as it was too hard to do it standing up.

Then, I tried to stand up in it but because of the inflexible stays, I couldn't sit up first. I had to kind of throw myself into a standing position without bending from the waist.

if I have to be throwing myself on the bed in order to lie down, it kind of defeats the purpose of trying to look sexy for the surprise I planned for my GF.

Any corset-wearers that have experience with this? Any tips? Might it be too long for the shorty that I am? Do I just need to practice?

Thanks, in advance!

Oh my darling little peanut, this is a tough one. If you want to do tight lacing, you'll need to find a corset buddy.

You can also put your corset on standing up, believe it or not. When I do it for shows I leave it loose (but laced) in the back, position the modesty panel as best i can, and then do up the busk while standing. I find it easier (on myself) to start with the 2nd or third hook down, then work my way upwards to the top, then once that's done I work my way down. You can usually get two or three at a time if you line them up carefully. When doing it yourself, a full length mirror is your best friend.

After you're hooked in, work your way down from the top or up from the bottom (whichever you prefer to do first. I usually work bottom up to get more control in my tummy) by hooking your thumb through the places in the middle of your back where the laces cross, and pulling them outward (away from your back). Work your way towards the center and pull the central laces tight before starting to work up from the other direction. Once you're done, take the hanging loops (the central laces) and cross them behind your back, grab one in each hand and pull, that should tighten the waist area.

VOILA! You're done! Tie it in a pretty bow (I usually tie mine in the front for ease of taking it off) and you're all set to go. I prefer to do mine standing up so I don't have to throw myself around to finish getting dressed.

ALSO: remember to put your shoes on BEFORE you get in your corset.

Best of luck, and have fun!

09-13-2012, 06:28 PM	#1
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09-13-2012, 06:55 PM	#2
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09-14-2012, 08:22 AM	#4
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01-15-2013, 01:59 PM	#5
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Dance-with-me Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: earth Posts: 419 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 264 Thanked 1,926 Times in 378 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I absolutely LOVE this woman's work: http://www.wildehunt.com/ Her work is all completely custom, all leather, and start at $400 for an underbust and $600 for an overbust corset, which are actually very good prices for custom work. If you're on facebook, you can also get a regular corset fix from her at https://www.facebook.com/wilde.hunt.corsetry.

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01-15-2013, 03:21 PM	#7
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	If you want the real tight-laced corset experience, get a gaggle of femmes who're used to wearing them, to lace ya up. I've seen such a scenario many times and those 'helpful' femmes are fookin' heeeevil! Rather you than me!