Spider Threads LLC

So I was sitting in "the big chair" at the doctor's office, just chatting, when I mentioned I made baby carriers.  One thing led to another, and this was the result:

Some legalese here: I am not licensed to sell any NCAA merchandise.  The client purchased the licensed fabric and I provided custom sewing services to transform it into a Da'Carry. 

Matching in pattern, but not in fabric, these two gorgeous bodices were fun to put together, and even more fun to see on my human model.  Unfortunately, illness prevents me from taking those pictures, so for the moment you will have to use your imagination.

Purple Vest Price: $35.00

The first bodice has three layers, all cotton, and is lightly boned.  It is machine-washable (gentle cycle), size 8-10, and available for sale.

The second bodice has a black poly lining, a cotton strength layer, and a red embroidered taffeta outer layer. All seams are boned, although there is no top stitching; the bones are completely hidden.  It is dry clean only, size 8-10, and already promised to someone.

As always, check out the gallery for larger photos.

I have been quite busy during the month of August.  I wanted to raise some cash quickly for DragonCon at the end of the month, so I began putting together several standard-sized corsets.  I put a few of them up onto eBay, but then I remembered how frustrated I was the last time with their never-ending skim of sales.  I have changed to BluJay, a free (non auction) listing site.

I have been so busy sewing lately, that I have not taken the time to update my content.  As always, full pictures of my projects can be seen over at the Gallery.  However, here are a few teasers.

I made this velvet doublet, essentially on speculation.  However, I sold it within a couple of days, along with a request for matching pants.  The colors in this velvet are spectacular, but it was not easy to work with.  Because of this, I am in the market for a third sewing machine.  My preference would be a Juki industrial, but I will have to see what I can find.

The double laces in the front. It has an extra-long peplum that has been split in the back to enable the wearer to run, should he need to..  It also has detachable sleeves, held in place with lacing through silver buttons. The sleeves themselves lace closed, and are lined with black satin in the event the wearer wants to wear them open.

This green doublet was an experiment.  My goal was to produce a quality, lined doublet, for under $5.00 in materials.  I apologize for the quality of the photo; all of my sewing models are female and this was definitely designed for a man.  I succeeded in my goal. 

I found a beautiful lined curtain panel at a second hand store for $1.99.  Using thread left over from another project, I added $0.50 worth of interfacing (again, left over from a previous project) , 22 grommets at $0.05 each ($1.10), and a spool of $1.00 ribbon for lacing purposes. Total for materials: $4.59. 

I also wanted to see how quickly I could put one together. After preparing the pattern (reusable) and fabric (washing and drying on hot to ensure the eventual owner could do the same), I spent just a hair over four hours constructing the final product.  It took me another hour to get it laced properly, but that was because choose a ribbon that was less than ideal.

Please visit my gallery to see what else I have been up to.