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Sewing with Leather, Part 2

icon-smContinuing discussion on the home sewer's approach to leather corsetmaking, one part professional technique, one part broke college student ingenuity.

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galadriel 30.06.2012 16:06  
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Absolutely stunning corset, I really love this.

 
   
       
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illustrious_cre 01.07.2012 09:15  
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Great article Kelly! The step by step is really clear and demistifies such a complex garment to the point where I feel I could have a go at some of the techniques. Thank you :)

 
   
       
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ivyrose 02.07.2012 16:52  
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Wow. I really like your articles! Keep them coming please!

 
   
       
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mrben 06.07.2012 20:47  
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great article. I must play around with leather for corsets more. For folks in The Netherlands I have found William at http://www.echtleer.nl/schoenen.asp

To be a helpful guy with good prices for leather.

 
   
       

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