Corsets

I was reading about corsets in another blog http://publicaddress.net/5761#post5761 and it reminded me that I really want a properly fitted one. Does anyone know if there is a corseter (is that a real word) in Auckland? Or are there any good patterns out there people can recommend?

The link in the blog goes to http://bastetcreations.co.nz/ which has some awesome corsets and FAQ answers about corsets. Even ones form men. Worth a look, even though she is based in Christchurch.

That link is to a friend of mine, Jo, in the SCA in Christchurch. Her work is outstanding quality.

This is the lady that made my black corset, which i love. In fact it’s on her Gallery page listed as “Cara”. Don’t know what her prices are like 3 years on, they were pretty reasonable back then, considering the work involved. It’s great she’s in Auckland for fittings! She’s really nice too. Her name is Katie McKettigan.

corsets.co.nz/

Jo is absolutely fantastic. She made my black and red corset that I wear every opportunity I get (most recently at Masquerade on Fleet St). My sister-in-law has also had several corsets made by her. Assuming you’re wanting something fairly basic (ie not a crazy, out there weird design) her work is in the $400-$600 price range (mine was a little of $500).
If you’re wanting a real corset and not a cheap trademe knockoff, she’s one of the best in NZ.
Send her an email - she does occasionally come up to Auckland and you might be able to plan something.

rockalilly does amazing work, shes on facebook. has a degree and such.
facebook.com/profile.php?id= … 01&ref=sgm

in auckland too

I suspect that this won’t actually be of real use, but I thought I’d put it up for people’s amusement/interest: Tactical Corsets.

That’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen! :open_mouth:

That’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen! :open_mouth: [/quote]I certainly won’t be disapproving if some of the girls start wearing such items <.</>.>

Now if we’re talking severely impractical corsetry…

I can feel the skin on my back crawling just looking at that…

Its so impractical, it doesn’t cover much up at all…

illici… oh wait i mean ‘the tattooed heart’ (vom vom at new name) does corset piercing. they come off in a few months though.