Garb for the Season

Good evening! I'm currently deciding to give my poor fingers a break from the work of top-stitching as I have just jabbed myself rather brutally with the back of a needle, and as I have been working very hard the last few days I just so happen to have new material to post about. I am currently (perpetually) employed in making my Liliana Vess attire, which has come to the point where all that remains is hand work and attaching all the various pieces to one another. I have chosen to finish the corset with gold top stitching (just a simple quilting stitch) to hold the lining and the outer layers together and to turn/finish the edges. This sounds like it shouldn't be difficult, and in theory a quilting stitch like this is about as simple as it gets. What I did not account for however was the difficulty involved in using metallic threads. Every few inches the metallic strand decides to break or fray loose from the plastic strand that is wrapped around, and I have to stop, unthread my needle, and reassess things. Aside from that, progress is quite satisfactory, and I estimate no more than a week before I will be posting pictures of the finished pieces.

In light of the holiday, however, I am featuring some pictures of my mentor, mother, and assistant Minnie Stitches and her gypsy garb. Minnie is a seamstress of both skill and following, and without her many Djinn and Tonic creations would not be possible. The green brocade underskirt and bodice, and the white blouse are all samples of our unique designs made with re-purposed or remnant linens.

The bodice, as shown below, is fully lined and stiffened with plastic boning. It's cut with a five piece pattern (pieces 2 - 5 are cut double), and the finished piece laces fully up the back with a very wide ribbon. The rich color and texture that the brocade brings to the piece makes it perfect for use in the gypsy themed costume.

At the moment, this basic bodice comes in a s/m or an xs/s sizing (all sizes may be adjusted based on lacing)  and it is not quite ready for sale. There are still a couple bugs that need working out in the design to lend speed to it's production. It does however lend itself to becoming a 'ready-made' garment with little need for specific or custom measurements.
If you'd like to see more similar designs in the future, please leave a comment below. Feedback will always be appreciated.

And now I do believe it is time for me to get back to work. Until next time...
~Djinni