RUNA: UNDERBUST CORSET WASPIE

Over the last couple of weeks I have been developing several new pattern variations on the short waspie style corset belt.

I love the versatility of these garments. Not only are they fantastic for those with a short torso but they are easy to wear and style. They make a great addition to any lingerie set or could be used to layer over an outfit as a cincher belt.

The RUNA style was based on an older pattern I dug of my archive (as recognised on the Poppy and Zinnia styles.) I dropped the centre front for a heart shaped waist line and replaced the busk for a shorter 9cm length.

The sample is made from a combination of satin coutil and sheer mesh and decorated with hand cut couture lace applique with bead/stud embellishment also seen in the Ziva harness.

As with all the samples, this style can be customised and the corset can be made using your choice of colour and fabric.

A waist tape can be added to the style. I omitted it from this sample to not distract from the lace.

The sample is sized at a 23″ waist so suitable for someone with a natural waist between 27/28″ and can be purchased here.

The Runa corset can also be made to order to your measurements here.

AGATA: UNDERBUST CORSET WASPIE

The AGATA underbust corset waspie pattern was a move on from our short black satin coutil and mesh style. I wanted to drop the centre front scooping up and around the body to the back. I also lowered the centre front lower edge and sides to provide a little more control to the stomach area. I chose a purple shot blue silk dupion and backed it onto coutil to match a beautiful beaded lace  from which I would hand cut motifs from.

The corset is constructed from 14 panels (7 each side and measures a 20″ corset waist. It features a busk closure at the front (with busk modesty panel) and 8 sets of eyelets for lacing at the back. There are 18 bones around the corset a combination of flexi spiral steel and flat bones on each side of the eyelets. The corset also features silk bias binding finish and an inner waist tape.

The corset was decorated with hand cut couture embellished lace applique- my absolute favourite colour combination with the purple/blue silk.

The style can also be made to order plain or decorated from our shop. The 20″ waist sample is also available to purchase.

 

HARNESS AND CORSET PHOTOSHOOT WITH GRACE ELKIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Toward the end of last year I spent an afternoon photographing a collection of pieces for my SHOP and ETSY store. I posted a behind the scenes sneak peak blog post of the shoot here.

All the harnesses are made from luxury satin strap elastic sourced in the UK and feature metal hardware. An option of black silver of gold is usually available on most styles. Twilight Siren makes everything to size order thus catering to all sizes including plus size and fuller chest.

All the product information and links can be found with the images. I really hope you enjoy this series.

Photography: GRACE ELKIN PHOTOGRAPHY // MODEL: KIM

Please use the coupon code ‘WELCOME10’ for 10% off your first order.

1. Pentacle harness bra here
2. Black satin coutil and mesh underbust corset waspie. Made to Order here
3. Pentagram suspender harness here

1. Talia harness white (silver metal rings and sliders) here
2. White satin coutil and mesh underbust corset waspie. Made to order here
3. High waist ouvert brief white (silver rings and sliders) here

1. Mimi lace playsuit harness here

1. Purple silk and mesh underbust corset waspie. 22″ Waist ready to ship sample available and made to order here
2. High waist ouvert brief black here

1. Jade Playsuit harness white here

1. Harley Quinn Bra and brief (can be bought individually or as a set) here

ALTERNATIVE SIN CATWALK EVENT: FASHION SHOW AT ‘THE STATION’ BRISTOL

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone and welcome to 2018! Twilight Siren kicked off the year last weekend with their first fashion show ‘The Alternative Sin Catwalk’  held at ‘The Station’ in Bristol. The event showcased lots of independent alternative brands from all over the UK.

Twilight Siren provided a collection of 4 outfits for the show – some of our favourite harness pieces all available to buy from our web store. Every piece is made to size order so Twilight Siren takes pride in being able to cater for everyone!

Hope you enjoy some of the photos from the event. I had a wonderful day meeting lots of creatives; designers, models, photographers alike. Hopefully this is the first of many events for the brand in 2018.

Back stage- Pentagram full body harness lingerie – Twilight Siren worn by Olivia Livewire- Photo Frankinsella

Find the Pentagram full body harness here

Catwalk- Pentagram full body harness lingerie – Twilight Siren worn by Olivia Livewire- Photo Frankinsella

Catwalk- MIMI lace playsuit harness lingerie – Twilight Siren worn by Ov-Ania – Photo Frankinsella

Find the Mimi Playsuit harness here

BEHIND THE SCENES: SHOOTING WITH GRACE ELKIN PHOTOGRAPHY

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Grace Elkin Photography shooting lots of harnesses and corsets for the Etsy store. 

All our items are made to size order using luxury materials and components 

Here are a selection of shots I took behind the scenes. I can’t wait to show you the final images.

Model/ MUA: KIM

The ‘OSTARA’ corset from The Goddess Collection

The ‘OSTARA’ corset from The Goddess Collection and ‘KISA’ harness

The ‘FREYA’ corset from The Goddess Collection

PENTACLE harness bra and PENTAGRAM suspender belt and mesh cincher

‘MIMI’ lace full body harness

White ‘TALIA’ harness bra and high waist brief and white mesh corset

White full body harness

Find all the items in the Etsy store.

FREYA: ‘THE GODDESS COLLECTION’

Over the last few weeks I have finished off several new corsets but have not had the chance to document them yet. Hopefully over the next few days I’ll get the time to catch up with some writing and share my recent works.

FREYA is the first corset in a mini series captioned the ‘Goddess  Collection’. 

Freya is the Norse Goddess associated with love, beauty, fertility, war, wealth, divination and magic. Her name derives from the ancient Norse word for lady of Mistress

 The pattern was taken from a previous customer order and measures 20″ waist. It was constructed from 14 panels of silk backed with coutil. 
The corset features a silver busk and eyelets for lacing. It is decorated with hand cut metallic lace embroidery, appliqued to the front panels and finished with bead and sequin embellishment.

Flat lay of the corset before embellishment

The Freya corset on the mannequin before embellishment

Hand cut metallic lace from an all over mesh fabric

Spent a lovely Sunday afternoon hand sewing the lace kept company by my cat Torstein

Flat lay of the corset with lace embellishment

Trying on the Freya corset for fit

The Freya corset can be made to order from the Etsy store. 

Just before writing this article, the corset was used for a photoshoot. I can’t wait to share the images with you in a later article.

INTO THE WOODS: BEHIND THE SCENES

Over the weekend I had the pleasure to collaborate with some of my favourite creatives shooting a few of the one off harness designs currently available in the Etsy store. 

We were a little unsure on how the weather would play out for the afternoon so decided to shoot a couple of sets indoors before heading out to Swithland Woods (Leicestershire).

The weather held out for us thankfully- just a little chilly!! But we were able to get a few sets using some of the delicate lace harness styles with the woodland backdrop for a whimsical faerie like aesthetic. 

I’m really excited to see the outcome from the shoot and share the images with you all.

Credits:

MODEL: Bex Fisher Facebook

PHOTOGRAPHY: (Monika) of MoniaPhoto Facebook

All harnesses by TWILIGHT SIREN and can be found in the Etsy shop

Head pieces by Sparkle Kitten shop

FUN WITH MESH

I’ve wanted to experiment more with mesh in corsetry since my first mesh/silk combo. See post CB9 here. I love the idea of seeing flesh through so chose a flesh/white mesh  to go with the same printed silk from CB9 (using also the same pattern)

The outcome- I love the black accent used in the external bone casing and binding which really stands out

Side by side: The 2 variations of the black mesh and white mesh with printed silk

Both these samples are available to buy in the Etsy store.

I decided I wanted to develop the pattern further to make my 12 panel pattern (6 per side) into a 14 panels corset. Essentially I would add an addition side panel by displacing various seams and reshaping the front panels.

The centre front  would be narrower removing the flat steel bone channel stitched next to the busk.

CB11: For this sample I chose a combination of the flesh/white mesh with a black satin backed coutil for the centre front/back panels and external bone casings.

I love how the mesh is able to support itself and create the curves of the waist and top hip and standing up on its own.

Joining the mesh side to the centre front and back panels with waist tape inserted.

Bone casings applied. Binding stitched one side and flipped over. Pinned ready to top stitched.

CB9

This week I revisited a pattern I drafted some time back. CB9 is the smallest pattern I’ve developed to date. Featuring a 12cm busk and 6 sets of eyelets at the back this pattern is cut high over the hip bone. The pattern was designed so the corset could be styled as a belt, that can be worn to dress up any outfit.

For this sample I chose a printed silk for the centre front and centre back panels and a strong mesh for the sides. The corset also features external bone casings in satin backed coutil and satin finish bias binding.

The silk panels were pin rolled to a layer of coutil for stability and to prevent any creasing of the top fabric . Another layer of coutil was used to back the centre front for the busk insertion and to create the eyelet channels at the back.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The other week I got together with my dear friend and photographer Grace to shoot some product shots for the Etsy shop and upcoming website.

Here are a few behind the scenes shots of some of the styles we photographed. All the styles seen are already available to buy from the store. Every item is made to size order using high quality satin finish elastic. The harnesses all feature multiple adjustable straps with metal hardware for a luxury finish. I try to source as much of the raw materials and components from UK suppliers.

I even managed to jump in for a few sneaky shots at the end. I look forward to showing you the finished images.

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