Costumery, corsetry and Inqui

Costumery, corsetry and Inqui

Inquisition 18 is coming up really soon! Yay! How many of you are going?
*crickets chirping*

Just me? ….yay anyway!

I love Inqui because its a chance to wear theatrical outfits where they are most appreciated – a dance party full of perverts.
And dance your butt off to fantastic music.

I’m determined to make a cincher or corset for this year – i’ve been saying that for the last 4 years but this time i’ve pulled my finger out in time to actually do it.

Outfit theme for this year – EVIL CUPCAKES!

To start with, I traced a pattern off my Gallery Serpentine waist cincher. I really recommend tracing patterns off clothing if you have something that fits well.
Cupcake fabric from Equilter.com, and metal corset boning/busks from Metro Fabrics.

I have since found out why corsets are so damned expensive – all my boning supplies cost $70!!!!!
Ouch.

Something to remember when making a corset/cincher- if you want a dramatic waist reduction, grade the waist smaller. I wish I had taken the waist in more, but definately will for next time.
I think these means I will be making another one.

Skirt is still to be made…. but my wig came from CosPlay Wigs.