I’m glad that you found your way over here, I really am. The best thing in life for me is sharing what I do with other people, to inspire and to help other people with their own creativity.
But who am I?
I’m a 24 year old girl that lives in the black hole of Sweden; Uddevalla. The city where it always seem to rain and where the streets are covered in pesky kids. I study tailoring at YH Skrädderi and are focused on the women side of it all.
Before this I studied at the leather and fur department at Stenebyskolan
A lot of people get all mad when you say you are working in leather, but people need t realize that the materials are a waste product of the meat industry and if there are none that know how to use them it would all go to waste, that as long as we eat meat we are obligated to take care off ALL the parts of the animal. Working with leather and fur does not mean that you use furs and leather from animals bread for just their pelt.
In our work at school we work mainly with cowhide or our own Swedish wild animals such as moose and roe deer.
Isn’t it crazy that I feel that I HAVE to write a disclaimer to not get angry and nasty comments about my things?
Before I started at Stenebyskolan I spent a year at Textil och modedesign (Textile and fashion design) in Skara, were I learned the basics in Sewing, pattern making, weaving and pattern making for the loom. This I have bloged about and it can be read HERE
I am inspired by a lot of things, at the moment the circus and freak show comes high up on the list, among with death and pretty girls.
October 4, 2009 at 2:13 pm
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January 10, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Hejsan Cathrin!
Jag blir så inspirerad av att titta på dina kreation och vill på momangen beställa hem saker och sy mig massa fina kläder.
Tack för det!
MVH
M
January 11, 2010 at 12:53 am
Hey Cathrin, I really like your work, and admire the fact that you are voluptous and fit into the corsets well. What you do with leather is amazing, and I have recently been interested in making a leather circle skirt for my church-blessing ceremony with my fiance, but as well, I would like an over-wire plunge corset to go with it, made in quasi-lace, and with bra clasps at the back. Problem is I dont want a full corset (only up to my waist) and my bra cupsize is 34F UK size and my waist is only 24inches..perhaps you can guide me through it in an email or a tutorial of a plunge half corset if thats not 2 much trouble.Thanx, Bonolo-Valerie.
Just to give u an idea, here are some samples,esp the two ladies drinking tea :)
http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/vintage_style_files/tag/vintage-lingerie/
February 24, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Loved so many of your projects on your blog!
March 30, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Your work is absolutelly stunning! I love it!
Greetings from rainy Switzerland,
a.
October 31, 2010 at 1:47 am
Kudos! Your blog is fabulous!
Dawn
January 22, 2011 at 9:44 am
Hi! I am from oversea – Latvia. I just found your blog. It is amazing! You are so talented!
February 3, 2011 at 10:01 pm
I have “stumbled” on your blog and think your work is amazing and inspirational. Im 35 and returned to sewing and designing after a long time away. I am not in the position to do it full time but love seeing what other people create.
Thankyou for a fab insight into you very creative mind x
March 12, 2011 at 4:51 pm
The art of making traditional corsetry!
A corset is an undergarment that compresses the torso and shapes it according to the body style fashion of the day. Generally it cinched or constricted the waist, supported the breasts and stiffened the back. The corsets have been “in” again since the 1990`s; most new styles are a derivation of the Victorian style corset. They have become a symbol of femininity and grace, some still like to use the corset for figure reduction to achieve a slimmer waist, or as a permanent method of body modification. Corset makers and corset companies are springing up everywhere and there’s renewed interest in an art form that was, until recently, almost lost for ever: the art of corset making.
In this group we like to discuss all matters concerning the patterns & corset designing/-making. Corset making isn’t as difficult as it seems. The problem is that although there’s basic information on Internet about how to make a corset, there’s a sorry lack of information on how to do it well. So if you’re serious about ending the frustration and making something you can wear with pride, then this is your home!
You need to start with a good pattern, but you need a specialised corset pattern, preferably from a company that specialise in such things, a professional corset designer/-maker. You will not be able to finish a corset you can be proud of in an evening, or by the time you leave for the party on Saturday. Making basic corsets takes 20-30 hours or more to complete!
Finally and perhaps most importantly never give up, every next corset will be better! Stay inspired and learn from your own faults, surround yourself with great examples of corset making. Get to know how professional corset designers/-maker’s work. Look at them critically and try to see what works and what doesn’t, work out what makes a professional corset.
“Traditional corsets are making the difference”,
Copyright © 2011, Frau Nadine Schüller & Team.
June 17, 2011 at 7:10 am
I just wanted to say that I love your work, and I’d love to see a dress pattern/tutorial in the future. :)
September 18, 2011 at 7:34 am
Love, love, love your blog! I am especially interested in your Moy Bog dress, it is beautiful! I am attempting to make one myself and any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
June 25, 2012 at 8:30 pm
Hej! Jätteintressant blogg om kampfrau-dräkten! Syr själv dräkter med inspiration från den eran och det vore skoj att byta ideer! /Linda
October 13, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Did you make the long fishtail skirt? It is great! I don’t underhand how to do the measurements…can you simplify?
April 4, 2013 at 5:17 am
I took a weaving class when I was at university and we did some card weaving. I remember it being very complicated almost to the point of mind boggling. I’m impressed with your expertise!