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I am available for corset commissions.
Corsets are now sold via my ETSY account: [link]

My Website: [link]
My Flickr: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/26414935/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/26414935/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:45:43 PDT

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P E R S O N A L

Real Name: Eleanor
Nickname: Elle, Ellibear
DeviantArt Name: Chasingrainbows
Country: UK
Gender: Female


F A V O R I T E S

Colour: Turquoise
Food: Most of it
Drinks: Coffee, orange juice
Movie at the moment (1only): Batman, Dark Knight
Song at the moment (1 only): The Who: Baba O'Reilly
TV Program (1 only): Defying Gravity....
TV Channel (1 only): BBC?
Book: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Ice Cream flavour: Triple Chocolate

V E R S U S
What do you like most?

-Sweet or Spicy?: Spicy
-White chocolate or dark chocolate?: White
-School or Mall?: Neither...
-Desktop Computer or Laptop?: Desktop
-Ice Cream or Cake?: Cake
-Anime or Cartoons?: Cartoons
-PSP or PS2?: PSP
-Sony or Panasonic?:Sony
-RnB or POP?: Neither
...............


D E V I A N T A R T

-What is your most favourite deviation in your gallery?
I haven't got a favourite.
-Who is your first watcher?
Not sure
-How many watchers do you have right now?
A few
-How many deviation/s do you have?
Quite a few
-At the moment, how many are your page views?
Not that many
-Whom of your watchers do you talk the most?
JanesWardrobe and BelleCBlack I think.
-Are you a subscriber?
I was, and would like to continue being...
-When did you start using DeviantArt?
September 2005 I think

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I am available for corset commissions.
Corsets are now sold via my ETSY account: [link]

My Website: [link]
My Flickr: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/25829579/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/25829579/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:33:32 PDT
Just to update you all on current circumstances and things.

I'm still taking corset commissions and I have set up an Etsy: [link]

I've not had time to have a photoshoot and I'm still working on samples.

I have two baby guinea pigs, which are eating up more of my time than I thought they would.

My books are open again to brides, now I've finally got it all sorted out!

I hope everyone on DA is ok, and please accept my apologies for slacking on the thank-you's and favourties and things. I still love you all dearly and wish I could be around more.

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I am available for corset commissions.
Corsets are now sold via my ETSY account: [link]

My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24583044/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24583044/ Mon, 04 May 2009 12:22:22 PDT
Annoying, isn't it?

Hopefully having a photoshoot with at the end of May, and I had every intention of making 9 whole new corsets for it. 9 new corsets and two wedding gowns. But oh no. Due to having money stolen from my account, I had to put a lot of postage costs (which have also gone up-by the way) on my credit card. Which has subsequently gone over it's limit and now I have to pay charges on that too.

I am not a happy bunny on the money front. As fast as it comes in these days, it seems to still be going out at the same rate.

The only way to fix this is to triple my prices. Which I don't want to do.

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com

I have special offers at: [link] ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24354114/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24354114/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:24:08 PDT
My latest pattern is for a long line overbust, mainly because I want to start wearing corsets but find overbusts unbearable (with having no boobs and lots of ribs) so I thought I'd experiment. And I'm long in the body too so I took that into consideration, and I have a bit of a belly, because my dad keeps buying me chocolate!!! Yes I'm blaming everyone but myself, I can't say no to chocolate and they know this.

So I thought of the long line overbust, made a pattern, made a mock-up ([link] scroll down and you'll see it) and I am now not going to take the mock-up off until I have the real deal to wear. It's so comfortable and I'm loving the lack of love handles! I have room to cinch further too, (so far I've taken two inches off with two to go).

I'm just loving it. I'm going to develop this pattern further... Good job I'm not going to Sams today because I am super motivated to make mock-ups....

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com

I have special offers at:
My Etsy (USA): [link]
My Misi (UK): [link] ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24336585/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24336585/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:11:37 PDT
I have discovered that it is entirely possible to make a corset a day if I work at the speed of a madwoman, so this 6 month challenge thing might go ahead yet. As Jane pointed out I will need to order materials in before hand and will therefore need all the orders/samples booked/planned in advance. This was fine with me and I was about to start ordering today, only someone has stolen my card details and therefore my bank has closed my account for the forseeable future.

That wouldn't be a problem of course if I had a business bank account, and I am in the middle of setting one up. Only I don't want it to be with Lloyds because they are sh**bags when it comes to banking at the minute. Nasty nasty waspish snakes is what they are.

So today I am making metaphorical lemonade and (since I have sort of already done my corset for today by finishing an older one) bathe in the sun. Oh yes, I might even go to the allotment and poke the newts/pumpkins. I am going to try my very hardest to not hink about corsets and money ALL DAY because I am gradually ruining my life.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. I really do believe that all thieving sh**bags should have their tongues cut out. Or their fingers cut off. Eitherway is good for me.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com

I have special offers at:
My Etsy (USA): [link]
My Misi (UK): [link] ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24307971/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24307971/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:49:08 PDT
A corset a day (5 days a week) for six months.

Thats approximately 120 corsets.

"Economy friendly" corsets (£80-£140 + P & P ).

Said corsets are plain silk (dupioni 1 on my fabrics list) overbust([link]) or underbust ([link]) made to the usual standards my corsets are made to but with less boning and only one layer of coutil as opposed to two. Choice of busk front opening on underbust is up to you. Busk guard and modesty panels included.

The question: Would you be interested in going for this, obviously to go ahead with the challenge I am looking at 120 sales. My schedule is slowing down and not having so much work on is driving me insane, my brides are booked in but I can't start the gowns until closer to the weddings My fingers are itching for some sewing... Let me know if you'd be interested via note/comment

Fabrics can be seen here: [link]

Update: Thanks for the interest so far! Already got a couple of slots filled but keep it coming.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com

I have special offers at:
My Etsy (USA): [link]
My Misi (UK): [link] ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24213525/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24213525/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:45:00 PDT
[link]



I'd just like to point out, that selling at £100 pays for the materials and my overheads, it doesn't pay me a wage. I'm doing this so I can add different coloured versions of this style to my gallery, and get my name out there.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com

I have special offers at:
My Etsy (USA): [link]
My Misi (UK): [link] ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24163399/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24163399/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:05:03 PDT
I've drafted up this page on my website: [link] that I was hoping some of you could look at and tell me what you think. Have I made the process sound easy? Have I provided enough info? If you were in the position to buy a corset, would you consider after seeing that page of info?

I aim to get images of fabric on there next, only I've been working since 7.30 this morning and I'm beginning to feel a bit queasy. I just want a cup of tea atm. Or a Martini, whichever reaches my hand first. A full body massage would go down a treat too... anyway, I digress.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24157569/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24157569/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:42:09 PDT [link]

I bet you are all so fed up of seeing this red silk now... muahahahahahhaha. Sadly, I'm still very much in love with it.

As I said yesterday, the first four bespoke commissions I get will be done for £140 so get in touch via note/email if you're interested.



___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24128198/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24128198/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:35:36 PDT
The graph paper I'm using for my patterns is nothing short of miraculous, it cuts pattern making time in half (maybe even more) which means I can take that time off my corset costs and balance the cost out against the rising cost of materials. Brilliant!

Anyway, the new underbust is my favourite by far, and I hope you all like it too. The first four commissions for this style I get (in a bespoke size of your choice/your measurements) I will be offering for £140, I'm letting my lovely DA friends know first and then I'll spread the offer the LJ at a later date.

In other news, I sold the red corset with the crystals for £120 - of which I will sadly see nothing, my grandparents need to buy decking... I have a dentist appointment coming up and I fear I may need some kind of brace because my bottom teeth are moving all over the place. Needless to say, the greedy dentist wants a small fortune for this, so wish me luck and good teeth prayers!! So yeah, I don't want to take the money out of my business but it looks like I am going to have to start actually paying myself a proper wage so I can fund Nazi dentists and my grandparents gardening.

After the last couple of corset commissions I did I said I would have to drastically cut the amount of time I can dedicate to corsetry. I am now taking that back. If you or anyone you know would like to commission me for a corset get in touch! I'll be more than happy to do it. After some recent experiences with potential bridal clients I have been severely put off doing bridal all together.

Sam has a new Mac, from which I am writing this journal entry, and I have to admit, after years of hating Macs, I bloody love it!

I want to say a huge thank you to you guys on DA, I don't think you know just how much you all keep me going.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24051900/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24051900/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:02:56 PDT [link]

So, the overbust I have put online today: is a sample. It is made with one layer of coutil (gold tulip coutil actually, which is rather bloody lovely and not exactly easy to get hold of anymore) and a layer of interfaced regal dupion silk in a glorious shade of red that the camera can never quite capture.

The size is: Bust 32" (fully closed) best for C-cup bust, Waist, 27.5" fully closed and top hips, 34.5" fully closed.

It can fit up to Bust: 38", Waist: 30" and Top Hips: 40" with a gap in the back and has a modesty panel.

This corset would look brilliant with jeans, black trousers, white summer trousers, skirts, full gown skirts, alsorts really. Versitality is love, people.

Anyway, I'm taking offers for it. Offer whatever you like/think it's worth via note and I'll decide whether or not I can sell it for that amount and let you know.



Why am I doing this? Because I'm crazy at the best of times, but the fact of the matter is I have no more space here for samples and really need to get my ass into a studio... plus my grandparents could do with a little extra cash and I'd like to be able to give them some.

Oh, and postage will be £5 in the UK and £10 anywhere else in the world.

Payment via cheque (in the UK) or paypal (UK and elsewhere).

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24034583/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/24034583/ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:47:13 PDT
I've completed another two commissions which will be posted today, one inside the UK and one in the USA. I'm behind with sample work now though.

I have now decided that I definately need a studio to work from. I think I would be able to put a lot more hours in if I actually left the house to work. There would be considerably less nagging from my lovely relatives during the day and it would make me feel like I had a real job, and therefore, less guilty about doing the job of my dreams.

So, if all of you who read this journal could mention to friends who may be interested in wedding gowns/corsets that I am open for work, I'm sure I could make space in my schedule and save up for my studio. All in all I need to save about £7000 for some new equipment and studio space for a year.

If anyone has any other ideas for pimping my new site and corsets, let me know. I aim to be fully booked for this whole year (april to april) asap for bespoke work.

Also if anyone has anything they would like to see from me, i.e: new underbust styles let me know.

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23910830/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23910830/ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:51:40 PDT
I have silly amounts of sewing to get through and I really am beginning to wonder if I have completely lost my mind. As much as a schedule helps and everything, I get quite overwhelmed at the incredible amounts of work I'm cramming into my days. And if I am going to get through it all I really have to cut back on time spent with Sam, even though I take my work with me when I see him.

Never the less, I am still taking corset commissions and bookings for gowns. So if you or anyone you know is interested just drop me a line

I might also get a chance to have a new corset (not yet made-of course) photographed on a lovely model by because she is so wonderfully kind to let me high-jack these things...

My to do list (before the end of march):
Kelsi's commission
Complete Aerona Gown
Complete Amelia Gown
Another gingham underbust (new pattern-not yet drafted)
Black overbust (new pattern-not yet drafted)
Brown underbust (same pattern as the gingham one)
18th C Stays in ivory.
Peachy Overbust (same pattern as the black one)

So, I'm taking bets on how much of all that you all think I'll get through with only 4 days left in march...

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23843530/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23843530/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:48:44 PDT
I have decided the ivory corset I have SLAVED over is tat, and therefore being binned immediately and replaced with something else.

I have scraped up every last ounce of coutil I have so I can order more later this week rather than ordering early just to satisfy my crazy sewing needs.

I have also found (during my coutil hunt) 2 metres of silk crepe backed satin in a peachy colour that I had completely forgotten I had! How mad am I to actually forget these things?

So, an action plan later I have 3 corsets to make over today and thursday (one of which is a commission-schedule is working out very well). And I polished off a box of chocolate fingers out of stress and sheer annoyance.

I never considered myself a corset snob, and I know I'm not the best out there, but sometimes I just cannot believe how some dressmakers make shit and still manage to sell out. It's beyond me.

Sorry for the language, but I'm tired and overweight. I'm just having one of those (hormonal) weeks.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23793226/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23793226/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:37:07 PDT [link]) looks like and was wondering what kind of corsets to do next??

I've sat and thought about it for a while (whilst binding a new one) and since I can only get samples done inbetween commissions I kind of need to be planning now.

I've had some small check red gingham lying around for ages but don't mind buying some new fabrics etc... Just don't know what styles people would like to see...

Let me know if you have any ideas I'm especially keen to develop this style

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23722699/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23722699/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:56:22 PDT
It is FMIL's birthday today. I bought her a glass jug type thing that I am now convinced she is going to hate.

I also need to add some finishing touches to Aerona and get it to sooner rather than later. I have some new clients in the US, which always excites me. I like knowing that my work is going so far away. My todo list is huge. I really need to plan it out better.

And as for the cinchers, I have had a very mixed response, and as a result a Cincher style corset may get made at some point if I find the time, but it will be priced as I price all of my other corsets.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23657499/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23657499/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:43:02 PDT

A
- Available: No.
- Age: 20 (which I only realised the other day).
- Annoyance: Not being left along to work.
- Allergic: Chlorine-I cannot swim because of it.
- Animal: I can't choose one, I want a managerie!
- Actor: Kiefer Sutherland

B
- Beer: Don't drink it.
- Birthday/Birthplace: July 21st, England.
- Best Friends: Don't really have a best friend, lots of long distance friends...
- Body Part on opposite sex: Shoulders, arms and hands.
- Best feeling in the world: The sunny morning feeling.
- Blind or Deaf: Deaf.
- Best weather: The kind we had today, super sunny but breezy and not too warm.
- Been in Love: Yes. Now. With Sam.
- Been bitched out?: Sadly, yes. But then we were all young once.
- Been on stage?: A couple of times... not my thing really.
- Believe in yourself?: Always.
- Believe in life on other planets: It's somewhere out there.
- Believe in miracles: Sometimes.
- Believe in Magic: Not the stage kind.
- Believe in God: Not really.
- Believe in Satan: No.
- Believe in Santa: Sadly, no.
- Believe in Ghosts/spirits: Sometimes.
- Believe in Evolution: Yes.

C
- Car: I don't have one.
- Candy: Can't get enough of it.
- Colour: Turquoise.
- Cried in school: Yes. 'twas stressful.
- Chocolate/Vanilla: Chocolate!
- Chinese/Mexican: Chinese.
- Cake or pie: Cake.
- Countries to visit: Italy.

D
- Day or Night: Day!
- Dream vehicle: Lamborghini Reventon.
- Danced: Only when intoxicated.
- Dance in the rain?: No. I'd like to though.
- Dance in the middle of the street?: No.
- Do the splits?: No.

E
- Eggs: Little liquid chickens don't really do it for me.
- Eyes: Mine are classed as grey, but sometimes look more green/blue depending on melanin/time of year.
- Everyone has: A life.
- Ever failed a class?: No.

F
- First crush: John Earnshaw when I was 11 (pathetic, I know).
- Full name: Eleanor Emily Elizabeth Dalton
- First thoughts waking up: Gotta get up!!! Gotta sew!!!
- Food: Home baked apple pie. Or Steak... mmmm.

G
- Greatest Fear: Rollercoasters. Never going to get me on one.
- Giver or taker: Depends.
- Goals: I have hundreds.
- Gum: Don't like it, keep having this nightmare where I chocke to death...
- Get along with your parents?: Mostly.
- Good luck charms: A special pendant that holds my wishes until they come true... tis rather spooky how well it works.

H
- Hair Colour: Light Brown
- Height: 5' 7"
- Happy: Sewing.
- Holidays: I let myself have approximately 2 weeks a year for holidays. Would like to go to Italy with Sam.
- How do you want to die: I don't tend to think about it.
- Health freak?: No.
- Hate: Discrimination.

I
(In guys/girls)
- Eye colour: Any.
- Hair Colour: Blonde-ish.
- Height: Taller than 6'2".
- Clothing Style: Anything.
- Characteristics: Funny. Really, very funny.
- Ice Cream: Toffee.
- Instrument: Piano.

J
- Jewelry: Anything bought by Sam, he really knows what I like. My amber, pearls and wish box.
- Job: My job.

K
- Kids: I (secretly) want one. Girl.
- Kickboxing or karate: Never done either, would give both a try.
- Keep a journal?: Kind of...

L
- Longest Car Coach Ride: 8 hours.
- Love: Yup!
- Letter: Q.
- Laughed so hard you cried: Usually Sam makes me laugh like that.
- Love at first sight: Sam, strangely enough.

M
- Milk flavour: Cow. Green lid.
- Movie: Theres loads I like, Dirty Dancing is my favourite though.
- Mooned anyone?: Never.
- Marriage: I want to Marry Sam. Now.
- Motion sickness?: Only in a car...
- McD's or BK: MacDonalds.

N
- Number of Siblings: One.
- Number of Piercings: 3, one in each ear.
- Number: 21.

O
- Overused Phrases: I'm always over using phrases, I even annoy myself. Can't think which ones now though.
- One wish: My Life plan happening.
- One phobia: Rollercoasters.

P
- Place you'd like to live: Derbyshire way.
- Pepsi/Coke: Coke.

Q
- Quail: Is a type of bird?
- Questionnaires: Not Often.

R
- Reason to cry: I have a three month cycle. Happy-->Confused-->stressed-->Endless Crying.
- Reality T.V.: Can't stand it.
- Radio Station: Classic FM.
- Roll your tongue i... ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23653690/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23653690/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:01:45 PDT
So heres the question. Do you think heavy slubbed dupioni looks cheap as a wedding dress? The Aerona dress was made from a smoother dupion but I need something slightly heavier for the next gown, and there are that many fabric choices I don't know which ones to pick!!!! This design is going to be a straight skirt and a modern corset with some embellishment, and I don't want hundreds of slubs drawing attention away.....

Help.



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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23534851/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23534851/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 03:49:16 PST
The weather here has been a bit topsy turvy over the last few days but I can really see spring breaking through and it cheers me up so much. The sun shines right into my sewing room which has a huge glass bay window and it makes me want to sew even more... anyway.

I am considering making some "economy cinchers". These will be waist cinchers (slightly smaller than underbusts) and still made of high quality materials but sold for not a lot of money. Only I don't know what everyones opionion of "not a lot of money is". So I will ask via my first ever DA poll.

I've made the Acacia corset (most of what I'm talking about here has been done in two days flat-I'm very impressed with my time management skills) and need to hem the skirt and put the waist band on.

I am suddenly very much a super woman! Gomi! Oh, and I've lost an inch off each thigh in just three weeks of using the vibrating plate. I am so impressed. Anyway, I'm just rambling now... lets go make a poll!



(I love that emoticon)

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I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23482042/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23482042/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:52:15 PST
I have the Acacia gown to sort out and clients to chase up. I really don't like the chasing part of my job. But if they want their corsets then they have to at least email me their address or tell me when they can collect.

I have to get my website sorted asap and get people directed that way. Since closing my Apricot Couture site I've had no end of corset enquiries, but never fear! I'm still here.

I thought having a super organized schedule would really help my time management, and for the most part it has, only I do everything in the wrong order and get muddled. Balancing five brides is a new challenge. I really must figure out a proper way of sorting their time slots out.

In the meantime I am open for corsetry commissions. I'm not taking any more bridal commissions until I've sorted these ones out. Then at least I might have a more sensible schedule.

___________________________________________________

I am available for corset commissions.
My Website: [link]
e-mail me: eleanor.dalton88@ntlworld.com ]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23434813/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23434813/ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:44:05 PST
Slightly disappointed in the range of costume though, but they did for once have an independant corset designer, who seems to be just starting out but is lovely as pie. Thats the problem. They are all so lovely you can't help but want to buy everything they have on sale.

And the books. The rare ones.

Don't get me started. (I'm heart-broken).

It's inspired me to get my rear-end in gear and I am going to redo the Aerona corset in a victorian style maybe with some black lace. Yes. This is a waste of approximately £150 but hey, who needs money? And I intend to finish the second sample tomorrow as well.

And-I know the majority of the planet doesn't like plain... but I just think it gives a better base to work from for potential brides. And my embroidery just isn't up to scratch. Or, my embroidery is up to scratch but I just can't get it to work well with the crepe. So back to square one.

I'm so passionate and in love with sewing and creating corsets and gowns and whatever else, that going to these kinds of fairs somehow inspire me and deflate me. I'm tired, I ache and I am so much more aware of just how many people share my passion.

*big deep breath*

So I'm listening to The Who "Baba O'Riley" because it's one of those songs that makes me dance and generally make enough of a fool of myself to get me laughing again... And Jerry Rafferty's "Baker Street". I never thought I was much influenced by music, but some of the oldies are brilliant... Actually, I will shamefully admit that I quite like that new song thats come out.. Something about "let(ting) it rock".

Anyway. One more crazy dance and bed for me. Jane. I'll see you at TORM.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23409310/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23409310/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:52:44 PST
Whilst I love the fabric, a deep red silk crepe de chine, and really want to keep it plain (because plain is my personal preference) I'm going to hand embroider the front with gold thread. I've already had a few practices of different methods and I think I have finally chosen one. I'll get the embroidery done over the next couple of days and then commence with getting it all put together.

I think I have enough of this fabric left to make another (plain) corset anyway.

I think my third sample is definately going to be ivory. As much as I love "alternative" colourways and styles I think I need something more regular in my portfolio. All of my current brides want ivory gowns.

My to do list is expanding and my schedule is beginning to get nicely padded out. I have enlarged the pattern from Corsets and Crinolines for the light french stays and began work on making it my size, but I'm doing that between other things. All in all I'm having lots of fun.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23302417/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23302417/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:48 PST
They are 25mm in diameter.



I also have some smaller ones at 20mm.

Note me for more details. Obviously I don't have hundreds...

Obviously they can be used on the reverse side for crafts etc or spares/repairs.

PayPal only.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23227250/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23227250/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:59:59 PST [link]
I have a new pseudo-site: [link]

I have a new schdule and method of working, so I don't kill myself from exhaustion, meaning that space is available but (suprisingly) filling up fast.

If anyone is on livejournal, feel free to add me.

Apricot Couture is nearing it's end... I feel proud of the growth it managed in such a short space though.

Oh, and what would you guys like to see next from me?

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23157801/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23157801/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:43:40 PST
With me, if I see something that appeals to my belly (and trust me-it doesnt have to be food, it just has to make me think of food) I'll buy it, and if I see something that appeals to my creative side, I'll buy it. No questions asked. Money upfront.

I try to keep this in mind when I'm making things, because I'm trying to appeal to a lot of different people all at once. My client list for february are very much "buy because we can" sort of people. March is more of a "I really really want it so I'll find a way of getting it" client base...

I just find it interesting to know. so if you'd like to contribute with your own thoughts and feelings on the matter, that would be great.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23114557/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23114557/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:44:09 PST
The gown is in two pieces and has an organza underskirt too.

The skirt is pleated onto a 26" waist band and zipped up at the back. Oh, and it has a huge train (just how I like 'em) I'm going to offer this same design with a straight skirt too.

The corset is lined with Gold tulip coutil (which I think you can see in one of the pics) and faced at the back. Made like my corsets usually are, but will be featuring much more boning in the real ones.

Well, I hope you all like it, it's been ten solid days worth of work (approx 120 hours) and the pictures don't do it justice. So keep your eyes out for better pics coming soon.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23103663/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23103663/ Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:15:12 PST
I will need plenty of honest and constructive feedback so don't be shy! You can do this in comment or note form, either way is good for me.

In other news I am finally going to be able to start the light french stays inbetween meetings with clients and commissioned work. Who knew that after a year of being in business I would be so jam packed with work. And it's mainly down to you, the greatest DA friends anyone could ask for, because you kept my spirits up in the rough months and continued to support my work even when I wanted to throw it out the window. I'm so grateful to those of you who have followed my work even though I'm terrible at keeping on top of the replies/comments/new deviations.

Thank You.

Thank You.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23013654/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/23013654/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 01:58:24 PST
This is the UK, so yes, that's a lot! Not to mention I spent a good half hour yesterday scraping up ice off our drive so that no one would slip/crash on their way into our house. Now it's all snowed over again! Ah well. Hardly anyone is going to work, kids get days off school and theres not a great deal of people who will venture into town, even when the cupboards are emptying rather quickly.

I tried to bake some biscuits yesterday. I added almond essence by accident and now the biscuits taste manky. Next time I will follow the recipe. Does anyone have a recipe for a biscuit thats like shortbread, but not quite shortbread? I won't pretend that I know what I'm doing but I really wanted to bake something for Sam for Ffolant (Valentines Day) because God only knows he nags me to death for my chocolate cakes! Which I suppose is flattering really.

The wedding dress is nearing completion. Thats a lie, I did find the time to start the corset but then I didn't like it. So I've started again. But it's all cut out and I'll see about getting it done this weekend.

Then I've got a lot of work to get through for my new website etc.

I'm loving the new DA...

Thanks again to everyone who has favourited my work. I'm going to see about being a good DA-er this weekend and replying to everyone! Hurrah!

Those of you who are Brits, enjoy the snow!! We wont see snow like it for another 20 years.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22773273/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22773273/ Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:05:42 PST
Anyway. I've ordered even more silk, silk organza this time, and the coutil.

I went with tulip coutil in a gold shade to line the corset with, so the corset will be pretty on the inside as well as the outside. The pattern was brilliant first time round and fit like a glove (Elle is mastering the pattern making - finally) but I am considering having a tiny bit more cinch and a lot more squish over my tiny bust. By the time I am finished I will have my glorious 26" waist back (hah! It's not been that small for at least 2 years) and hopefully some sort of bust shape-age.

My origianl budget is somewhat of a myth now. I'm already reaching a rather huge sum of money but all in all I think it's worth it.

So far I have the skirt pleated and the zip in, I am going to try and get the waist band on tomorrow inbetween meetings (yes-on a sunday) and driving lessons -_-

Other than that I owe another huge thank you to all of you who have added me to your watch list and favourited my work. I really do appreciate it!

<3

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22665516/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22665516/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:44:26 PST
I'm going to Sams today because I haven't seen him for about a week since we've both been overloaded with work so I'll have to get him to take my measurements and see if I can try and get at least some of my pattern done there.

I just have to put this in too: The fabric is exquisite and may end up being photographed as is just so I can share the wonderousnous with you all. Not that anybody seems to get as excited as I do about fabric (strange people). I think I scared the delivery man. With my excitement. In my PJ's.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22608941/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22608941/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:09:14 PST
I've just ordered the silk. So I'm sure you can imagine the cost of it, but perfection (yes-it will be perfect) comes at a cost, and the quality of the silk is just amazing. Mouth wateringly so.

Oh. And it isn't green anymore either

I have been messing around trying to choose a colour for the best part of four months (FOUR!) so when I decided on green (before my glorious James Hare swatch books arrived) just to be told by so many old fashioned women in my family that it was bad luck and no one gets married in green anyway (thats not true, I have seen one bride get married in green and she looked lovely) I had to change my mind.

So last sunday I gave in and gave up on green, after all, this sample has to make women swoon, and that is hard to do!

I had settled on "peony pink" by monday from the JH range (I want to buy all of my silk from them from now on!). I decided that I was going to be a snob and settle for nothing less than JH Silk and Peony pink was kind of reddish anyway... But just in the last hour I have gone for Japan Red and so I wouldn't change my mind (again) I ordered it. And out went the budget. All of it. So this is going to turn out to be more expensive than I thought.

But I really don't mind.

Sorry to those of you who were excited about a green dress... I will make one, just not yet.

In the mean time I have a ruff and cuffs to finish along with finishing off an Elizabethan ladies gown. So back to work for me!

I just wnt to say a quick thank you to those who have favourited me or my work. I appreciate it and will get around to responding asap. Just been a bit inundated with work recently.



]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22352469/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22352469/ Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:24:33 PST
Emerald Green.

Because I've noticed a lot of wedding dresses are Turquoise (my favourite colour) at the minute and I don't want to be the same. Green is my second favourite colour and Sam suggested it should be a colour I like or I'll get fed up with it quickly. Hah, he is so right. Plus it will serve for when Sam finally pops the question and I convince him Vegas is our best bet.

So Emerald Green (The fabric is a cross between a Tafetta and a Dupioni-don't ask), full skirts, a flowy train. Lovely. Mats will be bought in the next tree weeks and then work will commence. Lets hope it doesn't take me forever because I have my first bridal client soon and I'd like to be able to show it to her as a sample.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22272718/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22272718/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:19:29 PST
I have settled on a skirt design not yet sure about the style of the corset/bodice/top as I have about 20 to choose from. It is going to be a very full skirt with lots of pleats etc and a longer back to serve as a train.

I am planning to use a lightly slubbed dupioni so the colours will be shot anyway but generally what colour should I go for? I know I'm supposed to know (as the designer) but if I had my way I'd make it in several different colours!!!!

I also don't know what colour to do the single pattern project in ( [link] ). So advice is welcome!

Have a glorious New Year everyone!

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22155866/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22155866/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:36:42 PST
Corsets and Crinolines: page 78: Light french Stays for Your Wardrobe Unlock'd Single Pattern Project [link]

I am going to begin the pattern today (yes, Christmas Eve) because one thing that is certain about Norah Waugh's lovely book is that you have to figure is all out from the technical drawings, and not being a maths wizz, I think that may take a while and lots of note making!

The corset would have been made from white coutil (considered more ladylike) or grey/putty/black coutil (considered to be more practical) and have a busk front opening. I'm aiming to keep it quite plain with maybe a bit of flossing on the boning channels. But obviously thats a decision and God only knows I'm rubbish at making decisions. So we'll just take it one step at a time and see where I end up.

I have never made a corset of this shape before for one simple reason, it is short. I'm not keen because I do have a little bit of a stomach (and a long body) and I imagine a corset of this style would push that downwards creating a bit of a "pooch" but we'll see how it goes. The corset - of course - is going to be worn over a chemise anyway, so no-one will be subjected to any obnoxious photo's.

Action Plan
Complete Pattern
Make a Mock up
Fit and adjust Mock Up
Make changes to Pattern
Choose fabrics for Final Corset.

So. Here goes....

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22083806/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/22083806/ Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:22:38 PST
After making the two smocks I have also completed a petticoat and a tudor waistcoat (that looks more like a jacket).

My ToDo list has reached epic proportions and now I'm all in a muddle as to where to begin. The wedding dress (which is no longer going to be fuchsia, or green, and I can't decide what colour!!), the costumes (Edwardian, Tudor, 18thC), the endless list of corsets (which should be a priority due to the website and all) or other pieces like my winter coat, my summer dress and the evening dress which I wanted for new year...

Tell me what to do!!!!!!!!!

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21879203/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21879203/ Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:02:51 PST
So now I'm an uber Freelance Designer Maker if anyone cares to know. I made that title up myself because I really don't know how else to explain my career/job to random family members.

My first Freelance project is two Elizabethan smocks, one for a maid and one for a Gentlewoman. These are my first Smocks (Yes - Lovely Costumier Lady knows this, but trusts my sewing skills) and I don't think I will be allowed to post images of them online, but will happily link to them later on if LCL puts them on her site.

Said Smocks are going to be in a museum, so you can imagine how fantastic I feel about the whole thing. Elated, delighted, utterly excited! I'm just pre-shrinking the fabric now. They have to be finished for Sunday.

I'm still taking orders and commissions for my own corsets by the way. Just so you know.

I just want to say a big thank you to those who have favourited my work recently. I have finished another sample whch I will get photographed at some point this week. But for now, I must get back to practicing my hand stitching.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21465586/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21465586/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:42:28 PST
All corsets are made with spiral steel boning, steel busks and 2 layers of coutil lining. They all feature handstitching at the seams to hold the layers together neatly and comfortably. All corsets have been worn once (by the model) and therefore will be further reduced.

The samples I am selling are:

Midnight: Iris

To fit a natural waist of 32" and give up to a 4" cinch.
£50(Usually £95)

Midnight: Paige

To fit a natural waist of 32" and give up to a 4" cinch.
£50 (usually £110)

Midnight: Sheri

To fit a natural waist of 28" and give up to a 4" cinch. I would recommend this corset for a big C or small D cup bust.
£80 (usually £160)

Midnight: Cindy

To fit a natural waist of 28" and give up to a 4" cinch. I would recommend this corset for a C cup bust.
£70 (usually £150)

If you would like to purchase any of these samples, please send a note, payment will be accepted via paypal or cheque (cheques from the UK only). The corset will be packaged, with laces and sent asap to the address supplied by yourself.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21293980/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21293980/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:34:42 PST
*big sigh*

I am addicted to Buenos at the minute.

Anyway, sorry for the brusque-ness of the journal, got to get back to the corsets.

Thanks to all who have added and favourited me and mine.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21135683/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/21135683/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:33:50 PDT
I just need a bigger creative challenge and as I plan to get married soon (yes, Sam knows this-whether he'll turn up or not is a completely different matter!) I should get some practoce in. Apparently I'm not allowed to get married in comfy jeans -_-

Anyway, it's going to be super over the top, I'm going to try new embellishment methods and ideas. I'm considering Fuchsia for the colour. So far my idea extends to having quite a full skirt with loads of fabric....

This idea makes me happy. Corsets aren't challenging me enough at the moment so doing this would be good.

Sorry I've not been around a great deal recently. Had a lot going on! It's all been quite exciting though!!

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20906104/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20906104/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:32:01 PDT Jelly Tots
Gingham
Project Runway US (Kenley to Win!)

((I want to say a big thank you to those who have added my work to collections and favourites, watched me, or sent me messages/replies. I am not ignoring you and will hopefully soon get around to responding to each of you individually <3 ))

I am now in the process of making my next collection. I'm aiming to have in completed for the 24th.

The fabrics arrived today and they are very glam. It's satin taffeta (you better believe it-slippery stuff!). I have ordered 7 different colours yet only planned to make six corsets, I have enough fabric to make about 10, so I'll see how that goes.

I'm also making another gingham corset. I know I'm obsessed and I know you lot are probably sick to the highest heavens of gingham! But I have some kind of affinity with the stuff!! It just goes together so utterly perfectly. And I must say, I am the master-binder! I'm so pleased with my hand stitched binding I keep showing it to random family members. Luckily, they already know I'm crazy!

Project Runway. *nods*. I love Kenleys designs, I don't much care for the attitude but half of me feels it has been cut and paste to make her look worse. Besides, the others really seem to provoke her sometimes. Her wedding gown was something else entirely and the bridesmaid gown was totally how it should have been and I really do think that she puts in the work and the dedication.

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20735741/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20735741/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:59:49 PDT
Even though it takes about an hour (I kid you not) and the needles is very much like a crocheting hook, I really do believe that everyone should give blood at least once in their lives. Not that I'd force you to.

Sam refuses to (and is quite selfish in his reasons) but choices are coices...

Giving blood saves lives. And I might need saving one day, knowing how clumsy I am.

Anyway. Wish me luck, last time almost had me passing out in Tescos...

Oh, and I'm subscribed??

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20618817/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20618817/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:26:07 PDT
Should I; A)Pad out my website with more additions to the collections already available (I.e. more gingham, more single layer and more dupioni corsets).

Or B) Create a luxurious Christmas collection.

If A, then fair enough, but this could also lengthen the time between my next collections due to cash struggles.

If B, I need a theme/idea. I'm stuck on velvet at the moment but just can't settle on any particular designs/colours/themes.

I want my designs to make potential customers mouths water. I want people to fall in love with them. This collection would haveto be striking, innovative and fabulous (and they are all the reasons why I'm a crap designer).

I'm just finishing up on this burlesque costume then I will probably be purchasing fabrics and materials, so any input is greatly appreciated.

Also, my two cousins, who previously wanted to model and photograph for me have suddenly urged that I contact them as soon as the next corsets are ready... but I'm not so sure. I love them both to bits but time constraints may hinder the release of the corsets... they both work and one is in full time education (taking photography, obviously, so will also have access to a studio).

I just don't know what to do

]]> *chasingrainbows http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20159999/ http://chasingrainbows.deviantart.com/journal/20159999/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:32:39 PDT
Over the last 7 months I've worked on my sewing skills, learned about accounts and marketing, developed several hundred designs and barely slept.

I would like all of you to know I am still alive and thank you all for the comments and faves and watches! I'm grateful for the support.

I've learned that the best way to market is via word of mouth. So can those of you who have bought a corset from me tell your friends and recommend me to people Other than that I have someone working on a press release and should hopefully still be going by Christmas. Even though money is getting tighter and tighter.

Thanks for all of your support DevArt Friends!

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