My inspiration for this piece was the geometric patterns of the Art Deco style.

I constructed the corset from an overbust pattern I had drafted for myself a while ago. It is lined in cotton, has a strength layer of coutil and the fashion fabric is a Tiffany blue silk dupion.

I corded the corset at the bust, which I really love the look of. I also corded the corset at the hips, in an Art Deco “fan” pattern. I bound the corset by hand, because the extreme sweetheart neckline would have been difficult to navigate by machine.

Finally I added Swarovski crystals and preciosa pearls. I was careful in my placement of them and also in my selection of which sizes to use, so as to enhance the Art Deco feel of the piece.

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