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Illahie β€” Carpe Diem Corset

Published: 2005-06-17 14:43:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 13477; Favourites: 173; Downloads: 1626
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Description The corset I did for Renate, of Carpe Diem!, a WONDERFUL modern/medieval/mix band. They have a theater show called β€œReincarnatus”, in which they start out in traditional medieval garb playing traditional instruments. They in the second part of the show there is a transformation, a incarnation perhaps, to modern times, in which the same 5 woman play with the modern variations of the instruments but still playing traditional tunes (or slightly altered to a bit more modern)

I'll be making corsets for the 'modern' part of the show for all members.

EDIT: The corset fitted like a second skin.. the only problem was it didn't stretch. Renate is the lead singer and breathes a lot, therefor she sometimes has to inhale VERY deep. The old corset gave her problems, so I fixed the old one with elastic lacing on both sides. This stretches to fit the chest, but also goes back into the correct shape when you breath out.
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Comments: 115

Caraval [2012-03-03 07:12:17 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful corset, but honey, if she's having that kind of problem, either she's lacing the corset too tight, or she's breathing too high. I've sung opera in a corset a long time, and know many professional singers who do, and at the end of a 3-hour opera nothing is sore or unsupported and no one is hoarse or out of breath.

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Illahie In reply to Caraval [2012-03-04 11:28:12 +0000 UTC]

You don't have to preach to the choir I've done tightlacing for ages and have never had any problems.. but what the commissioner wants I will provide... She wanted a streching side for inhaling so I provide

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Caraval In reply to Illahie [2012-03-11 02:29:38 +0000 UTC]

True...One of the many (many many) reasons I'm not cut out for selling my craft, even though I'm technically a great sewer. I'd say something like that, well-meaning, and the tone would come out wrong, and I'd get punched in the face.

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x-flavoredcondoms [2011-05-30 04:36:08 +0000 UTC]

>< I WANT THEM! they're gorgeous!!!!!

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Illahie In reply to x-flavoredcondoms [2011-06-28 10:33:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Caliphone [2010-12-05 03:59:29 +0000 UTC]

i think this one is my favorite!

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Illahie In reply to Caliphone [2011-01-04 12:57:45 +0000 UTC]

It's still my favourite as well

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WiccanTitanicgrrl [2009-04-12 06:01:11 +0000 UTC]

WOW! I'd wear that as well Gorgeous!!

I have some fashion designs in my gallery that I think would strike your fancy if u'd like to check them out

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Illahie In reply to WiccanTitanicgrrl [2009-04-12 10:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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silverxtippedxrose [2008-11-21 03:18:01 +0000 UTC]

I knew I recognized your work from somewhere.
I dislike regular corsets, prefering something of a bustier myself,... (i'm rather shy in that dept... )
But yes, this is exactly the type of thing i'd love...
The workmanship is amazingly done, and being able to breath... BONUS!

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Illahie In reply to silverxtippedxrose [2008-11-21 15:10:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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silverxtippedxrose In reply to Illahie [2008-11-22 18:21:53 +0000 UTC]

You're quite welcome. If I had the money, I'd so commision a work from you, but yeah... i kinda broke...

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beckyopink [2008-09-07 19:28:18 +0000 UTC]

wow your corsets are amazing i love the designs i would love to get into reinactments and costume making just dont think i have the guts too lol good job on the corsets btw love them all

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Illahie In reply to beckyopink [2008-09-08 06:15:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much

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beckyopink In reply to Illahie [2008-09-08 15:26:16 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Marjetta [2007-08-16 23:25:44 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. Definitely one of the best I have seen. I have several corsets and really like this design. I love the way it has an 'everyday' look to it without being plain.

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Illahie In reply to Marjetta [2007-08-17 07:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-07 23:06:37 +0000 UTC]

Wow. That's a really nice corset. I'm trying to see about getting one made for me, but I don't know anyone who's good enough to do it. And I don't have that much money so.. I might have to just do it myself. Oh, The Horror! Anyways, Nice job. I wish you lived near me.

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Illahie In reply to xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-08 12:43:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the compliments! And if it is of any help, I do oversea order as well

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xxMirrorxImagexx In reply to Illahie [2007-07-09 12:46:18 +0000 UTC]

You're quite welcome. Oh, you do? Well, How much would it run me to get one made? And where exactly are you located?

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Illahie In reply to xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-10 08:01:14 +0000 UTC]

I am located in Bangor, County Down (Northern Ireland). I have a little measurement booklet, and a mock-up/test corset can be included to test the shape.

Underbusts are around $250 and overbusts around$280-300... it all depends on the design people create

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xxMirrorxImagexx In reply to Illahie [2007-07-12 01:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I see. Way over there, huh? Well, I'm going to scan the picture and put it up on here. I'll tell you when the picture is up so you can take a look at it and give me an estimate, okay?

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Illahie In reply to xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-12 08:36:29 +0000 UTC]

sound fine to me

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xxMirrorxImagexx In reply to Illahie [2007-07-12 16:40:39 +0000 UTC]

Alright. I have it posted up as Dream Bodice. It's a top basically, with sleeves.. Well, sort of. Go ahead and take a look and tell me what you think.

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Illahie In reply to xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-13 09:03:58 +0000 UTC]

That looks incredibly fun to wear! well done on the design! Being an over-bust with simple sleeves I'd say it would run to $300 or so to get this one made. But really, awesome design

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xxMirrorxImagexx In reply to Illahie [2007-07-14 01:18:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah. I'm in a medieval reinactment and we go out every Saturday from 1-4 pm, fighting eachother with foam-padded weapons and stuff. IT's really fun. When we have court, at an event, I've wanted to have something like this to wear. It'd be strictly to wear at court or special occasions, not for fighting. That sum's not so bad. I just have to gather the money up 'cause I'm broke at the moment.

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Illahie In reply to xxMirrorxImagexx [2007-07-14 08:07:58 +0000 UTC]

Sounds lovely! And IΒ΄ll hear from you when youΒ΄re ready!

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xxMirrorxImagexx In reply to Illahie [2007-07-14 17:28:12 +0000 UTC]

Alright. Sounds good!

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Tonks-92 [2007-03-17 13:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Your corsets are so beautiful! I can't wait until I have actual money to spend so I can buy one!
This corset's just gorgeous..

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Illahie In reply to Tonks-92 [2007-03-17 14:08:54 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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scribble-a-doodle [2006-12-19 00:19:05 +0000 UTC]

It's a very cool corset, and it's rare to find a nice corset that you can actually breathe in. Wonderful!

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Illahie In reply to scribble-a-doodle [2006-12-19 12:51:16 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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WembleyPiper [2006-12-15 19:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Just curious, but does this band have a website? The music sounds very interesting (comming from a bagpiper). Beautiful corset too

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Illahie In reply to WembleyPiper [2006-12-16 11:20:33 +0000 UTC]

[link] and their music is stunning

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yoboseiyo [2006-09-08 23:08:56 +0000 UTC]

so awsome.
i love it.
and the elastic was such a good idea.
great job!

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Illahie In reply to yoboseiyo [2006-09-11 06:57:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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thegothicpixie [2006-02-28 20:25:18 +0000 UTC]

That is amazing. How much do you charge for corsets?

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Illahie In reply to thegothicpixie [2006-03-07 16:00:48 +0000 UTC]

You can find all the information on my website: [link]

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SilverCoils [2006-02-13 04:10:40 +0000 UTC]

Oh my god, this is absolutely gorgeous! <3

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Illahie In reply to SilverCoils [2006-02-13 16:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks !

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Scullyfox [2005-10-08 13:48:47 +0000 UTC]

Love this. +fav

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adiah147 [2005-10-07 02:57:00 +0000 UTC]

So gorgeous! Must be siked to make this for a lead singer. I love the designs on the back!!!! Great job. I can't get over your talent.

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Illahie In reply to adiah147 [2005-10-07 07:00:06 +0000 UTC]

*hugs* thank you! And yes, I am VERY bouncy about it indeed!

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adiah147 In reply to Illahie [2005-10-07 21:53:46 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I would be too!

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RecharuKua [2005-09-20 01:06:52 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant. I remember stumbling across this when it was first posted. I keep finding myself amazed by your work, it pops up everywhere.
Wonderful.

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WaistedSpace [2005-08-18 21:02:24 +0000 UTC]

Too cool! I love the fabric choices - is that some kind of velvet on the side panel? The whole piece just oozes talent

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Illahie In reply to WaistedSpace [2005-08-19 07:16:19 +0000 UTC]

brocade actually

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Pecsadora [2005-08-17 06:49:38 +0000 UTC]

That's beautiful! Wow,what a strong waist she must have.

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LordiKiro [2005-08-04 10:23:48 +0000 UTC]

o.O
I want one like that!

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Illahie In reply to LordiKiro [2005-08-04 12:11:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm a professional corsetmaker, so should you ever want one: [link]

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