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Mayans
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Outline the story …
My inspiration came from my new dedication to Shamanic journeying and the Mayan artwork from the fable "How the Gods Created the Finger People" by Elizabeth Moore. This is a story about Gods feeling lonely and wanting to fill the world with a caring creature that would love them and honor them. Somewhat like the Bible story of Adam and Eve.
Outline the construction…
I used Butterick pattern 5662. Since I am a member of Crafty, a few years ago I purchased an Alison Smith course on how to make a corset. So, I decided to follow her instructions. I used Shantung Fabric and coutil and Muslin for the mock pattern. Ribbon for back closure, a 12-inch busk, two steel boning on the back next to my 5 mm eyelets, ¼ spiral steel boning, and a lightweight woven cotton fusible interfacing. Silk fabric for the casing on top and bottom. This was a fun project, but of course there were many challenges: 1-Coutil is a hard fabric, has no give, I have never worked with fabric. The front panels were very tight on my breast. Had to learn how to add ½ inch of ease around the bust area. Had to adjust the pattern pieces and recut and sew the panels. 2-Learned that the casing for the boning was not to be cut on a bias! Topstitching was a challenge, but I think a better light would have helped. 3-Placing the busk was hard on my hands, especially making the holes, and making busk fit snugged next to the seam. The first hole was made a bit too close to the edge. The hook side was much easier 4- Sewing the casting around the bust.
Love the contrasting binding, totally sets off the blue!
Very fun entry! Loving the colour and patterns used!
The characters are incredibly well done, did you paint on the fabric? You did a great job working through each of the “difficulties” you mentioned and were able to produce a garment that is deserving of pride (which I am glad to see by the smile on your face!).
The corset turned out beautifully, but I especially love the illustrations that really bring the story to life. Well done!
This looks so great! I’m a huge fan of the colors – they really help tell the story. Nice job!
Beautiful work, and I love the illustrations!
Well done for persevering and creating this lovely garment! I love the shape of the neckline, very flattering, and the illustrations are just gorgeous!