the_bats_meow ([info]the_bats_meow) wrote in [info]corsetry,
@ 2006-11-20 11:27:00
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65 cm waist taffeta corset auction for diabetes research
Greetings everyone!

As you know I have decided to auction off the burgundy taffeta corset and put the proceeds towards diabetes research (Canadian Diabetes Foundation).

Here are the measurements in metric:

Waist: 65 cms
Hips: 96 cms
Bust: 84 cms.
Front waist to top: 16 cms
Front waist to bottom: 18 cms
Side waist to top: 15 cms
Side waist to bottom: 14 cms
Back waist to top: 17 cms
Back waist to bottom: 18 cms.



The corset is made with burgundy shot taffeta, 2 inner layers of german coutil, and lined in natural, unbleached cotton satin. 26 bones (5,5 mm), each carefully measured, cut, sanded down with my beloved bench grinder to a smooth finish and held in place by flossing (well, that is pretty obvious, huh?). I doubled up the boning in the back for maximum support. Bias has been sewn using the french binding technique (machine sewn from the outside, and stitched by hand to the inside using invisible stitching).

I think that about sums it up, no? If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I will be flying to Canada mid-week, but I will do my best to answer any questions upon my arrival in Canada.

Starting bid? 1 EUR, no reserve!
Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.de/VIKTORIANISCHES-KORSETT-CORSAGE-CORSET-HANDGEFERTIGT_W0QQitemZ250051663262QQihZ015QQcategoryZ54282QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thank you!
Tanya

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[info]vintagediva_nat
2006-11-20 11:28 am UTC (link)
just beautiful. i have bid. i hope you raise a huge amount for diabetes research.

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 11:29 am UTC (link)
Thank you so much! Diabetes is an awful disease. It isn't diabetes which will kill you, it is all the awful problems caused by diabetes.

Again, thank you!

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[info]vintagediva_nat
2006-11-20 12:26 pm UTC (link)
It's the least I can do. I have family members with diabetes also. My condolences to you for your father.

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:21 pm UTC (link)
Thank you so much!

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[info]ladyasenath
2006-11-20 11:29 am UTC (link)
Crossposted as promised.

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:22 pm UTC (link)
Danke danke!

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[info]serenia
2006-11-20 11:40 am UTC (link)
It's a little too small for me, but I hope it goes to a wonderful home, and best of luck with your fundraising efforts!
Diabetes is in my family too. It's one thing I really hope they can cure in the near future.

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:23 pm UTC (link)
Diabetes is awful. I watched my Dad suffer from all the complications caused be it. Take care of yourself, and thank you so much for your wishes!

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[info]pandaemonaeum
2006-11-20 01:08 pm UTC (link)
I have cross posted this outside of LJ too :D

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:24 pm UTC (link)
Thanks lady!

*hands over a virtual piece of sugar-free cake*

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[info]lilith_de_sade
2006-11-20 03:32 pm UTC (link)
Diabetes runs rampant in my family and I was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

Unfortunately the corset is too small for me, but I have sent this link to many friends who I know would fit in it.

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:25 pm UTC (link)
Diabetes is genetic. Take care of yourself!

Wow....my girlfriend just called me - she was diagnosed today with diabetes :(

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[info]lilith_de_sade
2006-11-20 10:04 pm UTC (link)
I know, type 2 is in my family. I'm trying my hardest, I've been losing on average, about 1.5 lbs a week since diagnosed, 60 more lbs to go til I'm at a healthy weight. Also cutting back on sugar as much as possible.

Sorry about your girlfriend, must be a massive blow :(

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[info]robinia_acacia
2006-11-20 04:47 pm UTC (link)
I have put this on my lj, i hope you don't mind.
Good luck with the sale!

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-20 08:25 pm UTC (link)
What a nice thoughtful thing for you to do! Of course I don't mind! Thank you so very very much!

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[info]robinia_acacia
2006-11-21 10:50 am UTC (link)
Good luck with everything and i hope you get alot money for this beautiful corset ,i would have snatched in a second if i didn't have to buy those pesky christmas gifts ;)

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-21 04:51 pm UTC (link)
Thanks robinia!
Even if it only fetches 100 EUR, that will at least be a step towards finding a cure.

Ugh...Christmas. It is going to be a slim Christmas over here, after paying for my ticket back home :P

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[info]robinia_acacia
2006-11-21 08:49 pm UTC (link)
Your a wonderful being!
And i'm so sorry that wonderful beings have to go thru so much, i wish you all the best to you and your familly and hope you have great memories of your dad.
Have a wonderful christmas and a happy new year!
Hopefully a year with good prospects ;)

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[info]robinia_acacia
2006-11-21 08:50 pm UTC (link)
and also, any new charity sales i'm happy to promote on my livejournal,thru out my friends and hopefully in the future on my website.
Feel free to email me:
a_rose_for_the_dead_ones@hotmail.com

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-21 08:55 pm UTC (link)
Thanks, lady!

You are a good soul too!!

My Dad was a wonderful human being. I am flying home tomorrow so I can wish him a great journey. He was (and always will be) a wonderful human being. He wouldn't want me to cry, but rather be strong and help out others. And that is what I am going to do!

I added you to my friends' list - I hope you don't mind!

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[info]robinia_acacia
2006-11-22 04:25 pm UTC (link)
I'm honored!
I will add you back ;)

Your father will be very proud of you looking down!
Have a nice flight *hug*

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[info]cnfessions
2006-11-20 09:27 pm UTC (link)
Just 2 days ago I was showing my fiance how beautfiul this corset is, but sadly it is about 7 inches to big for me, otherwise I would bid.
My father has diabetes and it has caused a lot of complications and I most likely will develop it also

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-21 04:49 pm UTC (link)
7 inches! You tiny thing, you :)

Yeah - those complications from diabetes are the worst. I am just floored seeing so many people who either have diabetes, or it runs in the family. Makes me even more glad that I am doing this auction.

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[info]dodreamsbleed
2006-11-21 07:42 pm UTC (link)
I whish it was smaller, I want it so much! And when the money goes to something like that, it gets even more attractive. I hope it finds a good home!

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-21 07:46 pm UTC (link)
Thank you! I hope it goes to a good home too!

You know what...it has gotten me thinking about things. Doing this auction really has helped me in the grieving process of losing my Dad. I think this is something I will do on a regular basis - not only for diabetes research, but other things as well. What do you think? I would love feedback!

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[info]dodreamsbleed
2006-11-21 07:52 pm UTC (link)
I think that's a great idea! I would love to see more of your corsets, and hopefully I can afford one for myself some day. I think it's very noble of you to do this auction, there's hope in this world!

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[info]the_bats_meow
2006-11-21 08:02 pm UTC (link)
Thanks!!

Yeah, I have been thinking a lot the past few days. Really, I buy my materials direct from the manufacturer - the only real cost is time. But you know what? If I can contribute somehow to something - breast cancer research, illiteracy, poverty.....it really doesn't matter. If something only fetches 50 Euros, well, that is 50 Euros that will go to someone who really needs it.
I am no means a rich person, yet there are so many things and people we forget about. And that is not right. So I have decided to dedicate one corset per month for charity purposes. Yup. One corset per month. And I feel damn good about it too!! Because if the money raised from an auction will pay for textbooks in Botswana, that will make it all worth it. I would never see it as throwing money or work away.

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[info]dodreamsbleed
2006-11-21 10:16 pm UTC (link)
That's impressive! I'm stunned by your attitude and entusiasm. I hope it all goes your way!

I wish I had the time, money and guts to do something like you're doing. Hopefully, this can inspire more people to actually do something.

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[info]caseopaya
2006-11-22 06:35 am UTC (link)
I'm glad there are people like you around! I wasn't diagnosed with juvenile diabetes until I was 30, as are an increasing number of people. It's great that you are selling a corset of such beauty for a wonderful cause. So sorry to hear that your father had so many problems :(

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