I destroyed a corset (and made a new one!)

"I have now reclaimed my bones" is a pretty metal quote out of context

Morgan: waits two years to go from the final mock up to the final corset Also Morgan: I'm too impatient to wait for a new busk! I want to make this now!

I love that you include the things that didn't work out well. It's so reassuring to see that in action from more experienced sewists because there are times when I just set the project aside because of one little thing and I never pick it up again because the negative self-talk kicks into high gear. Your corset is beautiful and the right embellishments will find you soon, I'm sure of it :) ♥

I actually like this idea. Wear a mockup in normal use for a bit then make the final from those edits. My favorite phrase comes from Adam Savage: Follow the process, not the plan. Even though you planned to do it one way in the morning and it changes, you're following the process.

I don't mention it much, but I went to fashion school as an adult. Encroaching mental illness makes it so that I never make anything now, but I love watching Morgan. It's like being back in a fashion school class with your favorite teacher. She sprinkles a constant stream of sewing genius advice in everything she does. She's a natural teacher. You can't watch her without becoming better. I had a few great teachers in fashion school, but sadly, many teachers couldn't hold a candle to Morgan. You're quite lucky to have her on here.

On laying corset pattern pieces on the fabric, we were taught in sewing school that yes most times it’s better to go just straight grain, but there are instances where in corsets you can play with the grain a little to make the corset fit better, especially if you need very curvy pieces or some funky cuts. The only caviat is that you need to deffinitely know what you’re doing to do ot succesfully.

The idea of corsets being like makeup, but for your outfits (or for your body) is brilliant.

I've unpicked an entire hand-knit sweater and completely started over. I feel you, dude.

I fell off the Morgan wagon for idk how long but now I'm back, the almost historically accurate Morgan Donner has been replaces by her punk-light sister and let me tell you, it's wild but I love it!

Here‘s to starting over! I‘m an architecture student and for the past five weeks my design has been rejected by my professors again and again. On this the sixth try I feel like it’s finally really good and makes sense and is just altogether better than it’s ever been. It’s been emotionally exhausting but seeing where I am now it’s definetely been worth it.

For fabrics like that silk with the sides different colors, I like the idea of using the other side as contrast details like binding and trims.

How timely! My favorite wool coat is getting rather threadbare and I've a beautiful 6 yd piece of green wool coating....

I think the corset definitely looks better without lace. It hid the cording which is really pretty

Thanks for not being perfect and for changing your mind. I thought it was just me being unskilled. You are highly skilled yet run into the same brick walls. It’s not the walls, it’s how you deal with them. ❤️

Okay, but, your flossing looked so stunning and neat! Also definitely agree with your decision with the lace. Overall very beautiful!

Oh Morgan, this turned out beautifully!! The fit is chef's kiss. I wish you luck that the right pretty lace will find you soon.

Your corset turned out beautifully! Projects are like a series of paths in a maze. Sometimes you have to try a few before you find the right one. Thanks for showing your decision making process!

After almost 40 years I have yet to talk to anyone who can "stitch in the ditch" from the right side and have lovely results on the reverse. I have many years of sewing experience and the inside of my work when I use this technique looks exactly like yours, and I agree: "less cute". Invariably I rip it out and hand stitch the free edge on the inside.

This is great timing. I just finished my Morgan Donner binge, and once I crawled out of my cave of blankets and covers, there was MORE!

I really like your current hairstyle. Also, this is the first time I see a Thread Up segment in someone's video that was interesting, fun, and that seemed genuine.