THE ETERNAL QUESTIONS THAT'S NEEDS TO BE ANSWERED! DOMESTIC OR INDUSTRIAL? ANTIQUE, VINTAGE OR MODERN? THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS! In all honesty, I think my opinion will disappoint you. I don't believe there is a best machine out there. Everything is about personal preferences, availability and hard cold cash. Just know, you can start small and upgrade later on. Not sponsored! All links are just regular links. Sewing Machines I own: HUSQVARNA SCANDINAVIA 100 (gifted to me by parent at start of high school, current back up) http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/en-US/Machines/SCANDINAVIA-100 BERNINA AURORA 450 (current main machine, gifted to me by boyfriend/ de facto husband, without embroidery extension module) https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-aurora-450 BERNINA 800DL (Overlock, gifted by parents for winning 1st place on the high schools state competition in pattern drafting) https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Overlocker-Serger/Serger-Overlocker/BERNINA-800DL Sewing Machines I've used but don't own: JUKI DDL-8700 (probably this model but it was a long time ago, during high school practical classes, so I don't remember the details) https://www.juki.co.jp/industrial_e/products_e/apparel_e/1needle_e/ddl8700.html What sewing machine or machines do you use to make corsets? What do you like about it? Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Aranea Black - all things corsets

Podcast 010 : Best sewing machine for making corsets

WHAT IS SO DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING CORSETS? Watch this to find out! What are your safety tips and tricks? Share them down bellow in the comments! Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 009 : Workroom Safety for General Sewing & Corsetmaking

HOW TO CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF FAILURE TO START DOING THINGS THAT YOU LOVE AND ENJOY?! Why fear is useful and how can we use it to our advantage? Can you imagine if you gave up on walking because your first attempts at this skill where comical failures? Failure is part of the journey to success! It might not feel like it in the moment of failing but it is so much worse not to do it at all, then to do it and fail. You can always try again! YOU MUST TRY AGAIN! Being brave isn't about being fearless at all. It is all about being scared shitless but doing it despite the fear! Help others find the bravery in them by sharing your fears and ways in which you have conquered them! I would love to hear from you in the comments. Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 008 : Fear of Failure

DO YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN ONLY MAKE 10 GARMENTS BASED ON PURCHASED PATTERN? YOU NEED TO THINK AGAIN. This podcast is not legal advice. It is my opinion on copyright related things. There are many myths floating around on the topic of sewing pattern copyright. What can and cannot be done with the pattern you've purchased. There are many opinions on antique patterns and how you can use them. Many believe you aren't allowed to discuss how someones design was made. Here is my 2 cents on the matter, based on the information freely available to everyone to read. Pattern Copyright USA https://smallbusiness.chron.com/copyright-sewing-patterns-55833.html http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/Patterns.shtml Pattern Copyright EU https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2008/01/article_0006.html Pattern Copyright UK https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/copyright-notice-knitting-and-sewing-patterns I would love to hear from you in the comments. What are your experiences with this matter? Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 007 : Copyright in corset design & patterns

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING YOUR CORSET PROJECTS DONE? DO YOU GET STUCK ON PARTS THAT YOU DISLIKE? Start by doing the bare minimum! This might surprise you but I'm not a big fan of the corset making process. Not at all. In all honesty, it is very boring and tedious to me. I enjoy making corset patterns and wearing corsets so making the corset is just a means to an end for me. With that, it is very easy for me to get stuck but there are ways in which people can trick themselves into doing those parts they dislike. One of the methods is doing the bare minimum. Everyone has some idea of a minimum amount of effort they are wiling to do. Start with that and see where it takes you. I would love to hear from you in the comments. What do you have the most trouble with your corset or sewing projects? Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 006 : Magic of Doing the Minimum

WANT TO START YOUR CORSET MAKING BUSINESS BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? Here's my 2 cents on how to build a client base. I truly believe that we have to focus on creating corsets that we enjoy making but the tricky part for many, my past self included, is finding people that like, want and can afford our creations. Become part of their community! Bring value and a positive attitude! I would love to hear from you in the comments. What pattern making method do you prefer? Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 005 : How to Build a Client Base

MANY FEAR IT BUT IN REALITY, IT IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! Join me and learn how to make friends with math and draft the best patterns of your life! I have to admit, I do have a preference for drafting flat patterns (2D on paper) as oppose to draping them on a mannequin but in reality, there is a time, place and a project for both methods. To unlock your full potential as a creator, you should strive to learning both, at least the basics. Math is a big problem for many, and the reason why they avoid flat drafting. If you have a calculator by your side, you will be fine as complexity of math used in pattern drafting isn't very high. I would love to hear from you in the comments. What pattern making method do you prefer? *With this hair, I'm almost the main character in anime. Almost. Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 004 : Big bad MATH!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S YOUR HIDDEN TALENT? WANT TO FIND OUT? Join me on my journey of self discovery through gaming and how it fits into my corset making passion. While my experience is my own, I believe you can use it as an example and apply it to your own experience. Get to know yourself better. Discover the talent you never noticed before and get to conquering the world! Share your experiences in the comments and join the discussion. Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 003 : Your Hidden Talent

HOW DO YOU START A CORSETMAKING BUSINESS? NOT LIKE THIS YOU DON'T! Xd Find out why I failed & learn what to do instead. My intention is not to scare you off of trying it, quite the opposite. I want to you prepare yourself to succeed! 1. You can't buy things you don't know about 2. Don't ignore your weaknesses 3. Business is more than setting up Paypal and opening an Etsy shop BONUS : Common sense isn't as common as you might think Don't give up on your dreams but you NEED to do the boring stuff to accomplish your goals! Share your experiences in the comments and join the discussion. Visit my page for many corset things such as multi-sized FREE corset patterns, pattern adjustment and sewing tutorials as well as a rich resource page! https://www.araneablack.com/ ___________________ Come say hi on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/araneablackcorsets/ (weekly live streams Tuesdays as 8p.m. UTC+2) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AraneaBlackCorsets/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuchessMorgoth

Podcast 002 : Corsetmaking as a Business

AraneaBlack is my alter ego and I’m a Garment Technician from Croatia. Also, addicted to making corsets!

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Aranea Black - all things corsets

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