VELLAMO: ‘THE GODDESS COLLECTION’

This week I have finished off the third corset in ‘The Goddess Collection’

VELLAMO is the goddess associated with water, lakes and seas in Finnish mythology.

I developed the corset as a move on from my 14 panel underbust pattern used for the Freya corset. I wanted to create a slightly longer corset bringing the sides down level with the top hip and creating a wave like effect with the lower edge. I made a slightly bigger waist reduction bringing the corset to finish 19″ fully closed.

From the initial toile of the pattern I decided to raise the side upper level by 0cm at the centre front to 1cm at the side to 1.5cm at the centre back. I also dropped the side front lower edge of the corset by 1cm to 0cm at the centre front creating a softer curve. I dropped the side and centre back by 1.5cm to cover slightly more of the hip.

I chose a lilac shot with turquoise silk taffeta backed with coutil for the final corset. I chose to use gold features with the busk and eyelets at the back. The corset was finished with the purple metallic thread lace applique in keeping with the Freya corset.

Just before adding the binding to the upper edge I cut down the centre front upper edge by approximately 1cm to give a smoother curve.

The VELLAMO corset can be made to order here. Customise the fabric choice and choose between plain and lace decorated finish.

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.

GRACE ELKIN PHOTOGRAPHY: FACEBOOK