Here are a few of my favorite corsets from 2009!



A custom order for a wicked cool client. Heavy duty busk, stripe suiting fabric with grey bone casings and binding, double back fan-lacing.

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I have cut the prices on almost everything in my Etsy shop because I am sick of looking at it!
So go buy something. Or don't.

Photography by the one & only thestuntkid

Model:Miss Io Waters

Make up by Elizabeth Tolley








I have been too busy to participate in many photo shoots lately, but am so happy I was able to create some things for this one! Quite different from my normal stuff, but making the casts was soooo fun!

Huge thanks to everyone involved!!

An ivory silk & lace overbust from a few weeks ago. Stitching the lace on was rather therapeutic.

Seriously, 51 weeks with no update? Time goes fast.

So I haven't completely disappeared from the world, just the internet. Not such a bad thing, other than the year+ backlog of projects to post.

Let's start with something pretty, shall we?

The always stunning Miss Revel and I were able to collaborate earlier this year. The results, well, what can I say? So lovely!

Shot by ByteStudio.




Cybernetic Saint: Our Lady of Conductivity


More photographic awesome, and notes on what I've been up to for the past year, under the cut.


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Other updates also coming, I swear. I have a few extra-special Halloween outfits to post, as well as quite the backlog of custom corsets and photo shoots. But for now, here's the extent of my own costume, just some old horns. [Stolen from, and featuring Miss tequiladaniels.]



If you're on the Flickr, I have created an account there to host photos. So if you'd like a sneak peek of what will be posted here, that's the place to check out. =]

Looking for something different to do this weekend?

Come to the benefit brunch and fashion show at Scalo!

What: Benefit Brunch at Scalo Restaurant featuring a fashion show [designs from Corset & Cloak, Cicatrix Design, and Off Broadway], art auction, operatic performance and exquisite cuisine.

When: October 14, 2007 11:00am -2:00pm

Where: Scalo’s Restaurant 3500 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque

Tickets are $25 or 5 for $100, please call 505 699 4613 for reservations.

All proceeds go to The Cradle Project.

Photographs by Stuntkid
Model: Miss Sara X
Wardrobe: Cicatrix Design
Makeup/Styling: Vellum



Gunmetal taffeta asymmetrical skirt with double fan-lacing corset [more photos of this new style of corset coming soon eventually!]


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I went to Los Angeles a few weeks ago for work purposes [ahem, fabric buying is hard work, I tell ya] and was lucky enough to be able to schedule a shoot with Taslimur the night before I came back to Albuquerque. Incredible shoot at an incredible location with incredible people. I had such a wonderful experience.

Photographer: Taslimur
Models: Kelly In Space and Jessie Schwartz
Make-up by Kat



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Never a location I would have thought of, but I adore how the photos turned out.
Featuring Vestige and Ramen, photos by Michael Roxas.





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A month with no update! Bad Kateness. But I have so many photos to show you!

From a shoot with master light stealer Elliott Raymond and model Ladonna.



Bloody medical corset <3<3

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More updates later on, with recent corsets, more shoots, necklaces continued, and fun reconstructions!

P.S. I freaking love Portland! I had a blast while there and can't wait to return.

Red buttersoft leather corset with a necklace I made. All I want to do lately is make these necklaces! <3 them.

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From last Monday, for a Japanese Magazine.

Featuring the lovely Miss tequiladaniels, all photos by the [also lovely!] Mr. Pat Berrett.


Vanessa in the 2 layer camo corset with giant cam buckles in the front, and grey taffeta overskirt that has a 4 gauge hook & a buncha D-rings on the back for adjustable train length.

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Click for Corsets & Necklaces on Ebay!

Or...




Click for Corsets Etc on Etsy.

I've been madly making garter belts these days. Finally getting the chance to use patterns I made two years ago! Much fun!!

Some of them are up on Etsy. =]



Happy Born Day Emiwy So Pwetty! <3!

Happy getting married day JJ & Sparky!

PLUS! Check out the photos of Miss JJ modeling garter belts from Lumiere del la Forme!




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My favorite new corset! Red/black silk with patent leather bone casings & binding. Gives me a 4" waist reduction quite comfortably! I've become rather obsessed with patent leather, but acquiring it can be rather troublesome. =[ But yesterday I unwrapped a new side of brown patent, so that should be much fun.

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Two corsets from a series I'm working on, just for fun [and eventual photoshoots].

So, after having a seller's account since September, I have finally listed some stuff on Etsy!
For those not familiar with Etsy, it is "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade." The features of the site are really interesting, from Favorites, to picking items by color, to the forums, this site is really a cool place. I keep finding wonderful items I never knew existed.
klink, I think you should set up a shop for buttons over there!

There are all sorts of things from past shows, a couple of older corsets, T-shirt reconstructions, and random things I made for no reason. Most of the prices are much less that what I would charge for custom work, so go grab a deal!

Go check it out! Be my first Etsy customer!

Yet another case of "I'm glad this isn't my size, or it would mysteriously disappear."
This one was a true collaboration between design minds. Moni came to me with the desire for a dress to wear to a few special events coming up. I came up with a very simple red dress, with snap tape all over so that the hem can be raised in all sorts of different ways. Versatility & asymmetry goodness. After a preliminary fitting, Moni really took it to another level with the ideas of tattered black lace and all sorts of deconstructed details within the front & back panels. I'm so very pleased with the outcome. She really encouraged me to get out of the simplicity box that I tend to be stuck in. We call it a MoniTrix Design. =]

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