ATTENTION - FOLLOWERS ONLY!

 Photo Art by John Frantsen

Pre-Sale is a special offer only for the followers here on my blog.

If you want to have a first glance before the official event, that I described in my last post.
Just sign up as a follower and book a personal appointment to get a look and try on some of the temptations.

I´ll give 10 % off on top of the discounts.

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D.I.Y - WITH A LITTLE HELP

Inspiration from Narciso Rodriquez´ resort-collection 2013

Would you like to do your own dress and need assistance in some way ?

I offer individual consultations and sewing classes in subjects such as: Weddingdresses, Corsets, Cocktail-, Gala- and Eveninggowns, in case you want to do it yourself.

 

I can help you out, creating your own personal pattern or help you with sewingtechnics or fittings.

Price: 60,- Cad per. hour for a personal consultation and 100,- Cad per hour by two individuals. Discounts by more consultations. Don´t hesitate to contact me, if you have other suggestions and find out what I can do for you.

I also offer sewingclasses for Design- and Eveningschools in subjects like: From Idea to product, Patternmaking, Sewing technics, Dressmaking and Fittings. Just get in touch.

 Inspiration from Alberta Ferretti´ resort-collection 2015

 

  Narciso Rodriquez resort-collection 2013

CLASSIC DRESS

I was just wondering what you think of this dress. It´s one of the first dresses I made. The layered skirt is made of silk-organdy and the corset is made of a silk-brocade.

I always try to keep the design pretty simple and use interesting fabrics and colors, instead of some elaborate design, that fades in time.
Does it still hold up or do you think it looks dated ? Do I keep it or not?

Model: Trine. Photo: John Frantsen

THE BRIDAL CORSET

As promised last week, here are a few pictures from the happy bride, in the laced, creme-coloured bridal-corset with black lace on top and sleeves.

She had a wonderfull day and everybody liked her dress. It´s always nice to get feedback like that. Don´t you think she looks radiant in her very personal weddingdress?

THE "GIVE AWAY" WINNER

As announced last week, the thrilling moment has finally come to reveal the winner of my Easter Give Away.
The Winner of the Corset is Frk. Svelmøe. Dear Frk. Svelmøe, please mail me your address and I will post  it as fast as I can. 

Thank you all for your patience ! New Give Aways will appear in time, so stay tuned. Coming Up: Fashion News and Inspirations from a Master.

EASTER GIVE-AWAY

I have decided to give away this corset. How does that sound for a start? 

I wonder if it is all what it takes to get more people to sign up and become a follower on a blog ?

I am ready to GIVE ! -Are you ready to recieve ? You just have to sign up and leave a comment about my blog in return.

The corset is made of silk, lined, boned and closed with a lace. The size is about a 38-40 (european), 12/14 (UK/USA) and normally prized 3000,- or 403,- euro.

 

I will draw the lots when I have reached about 100 followers. If it works, I might have more surprises to come. . .
Stay tuned and spread the word, readers from around the world and have a Happy Easter.

HISTORICAL CORSETS

My previous post reminded me of these historical corsets from the late nineteenth century. I took these pictures at The Danish Collection of Costume at The National Museum in Brede Værk, that I once visited.
I used to link back, but the collection does not seem to be available anymore.

The corsets were not used as outerwear back then, but for the women to show more delicate when they were taking off their clothes. 

Notice the meticulous details and just imagine how much work that went into these corsets.

Photos: John Frantsen

"SAY YES TO THE DRESS"

-Is a TLC reality series which follows events at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City. 

-And "What Not to wear", are programs  I have been watching while in Montreal. But now TLC appears here in Denmark too, as a program you can select, after a free viewing period.

It´s funny to watch as a professional, because you get a glimpse of how things works over there.
Watching the first one from the famous bridal shop today, made me wonder about how woman shop for their wedding gowns.
 

Women wants to feel very special on their wedding day. So, a One-of-a-kind dress should be their first choice.
But I guess most women wants a big selection to choose from and that is what Kleinfeld´s is offering. They have the largest and finest selection of designer wedding gowns in the world. Of course that´s great, except when you don´t know what you want. The bigger the choice, the harder it is to choose.

In case you didn't know, I can make The One-of-a-kind wedding dress, if you know what you want. Just give me a call and make an appointment without any obligation.

CORSETS GALORE!

On request, I promised to present a few of the corsets on the new hangers last week. So here are a few, that I have made during the years. Enjoy!

Corsets are very intriguing to make. To choose the right style and obtain the right fit - not to loose and not to tight - is always a challenge. Not to talk about the execution, because there is so many ways to do them and different ways of closings too. Described further down!

The first and the last of these corsets are closed with steel eyelet-holes for lacing. The red and the yellow with metal busks in the front. But actually you can do both. The pink one is closed with hooks and eyes.

I will post a few more later on. If you are interested or want to know more details about these corsets, just get in touch via Contact in the menu.

CORSET HANGERS

I have been looking for a solution to store corsets for ages.

I finally found a solution. Remembering a TV-program I saw not long time ago, when I came across these hangers. I didn´t think of it before, but these hangers actually works brilliantly.

These corsets are primarily showpieces, made in American sizes 6, 8 and 10, English sizes 8, 10 and 12 and European sizes 36, 38 and 40. 

You can make a good deal by purchasing one of them, if they fit you or order a measure-made corset, which is one of my specialties.

THE STEPS TO INDULGENCE

One-of-a-kind Gala dress made of silk-taffeta, backed with silk-organdy.
Only available in size 8/38. Photo and Design by John Frantsen

The Procedure always starts with an appointment, where we take the time to find out what you want and how I can help you.
When we have agreed on a model and a price-range, I am going to take your measures and we´ll make a new appointment.
In the meantime I am going to make your personal pattern, to cut it in silk-paper and make a Muslin/ calico. The Muslin/calico is a basic model used for the first fitting.

At the following appointment you have to try on the Muslin/Calico, so I can make the adjustments. We discuss the details and what kind of fabric could be suitable and you´ll have to pay a deposit, for me to use on materials.

The third appointment is the fitting of the Calico with all the adjustments or the final fabric, if the first fit were a success.

At the last appointment we have the fitting of the final result and of course the payment.

By now you´ll be the happy owner of a total unique dress that makes you look gorgeous and feel very special. That is what indulgences is all about.