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Mar0820250Lowana
Protected: Workshop Replay: Tools for Corset Making
This workshop replay is exclusively for our ‘School VIPs. You can become a VIP here to gain access to this replay. If you’re already a VIP, check your emails for the password.
Are you passionate about sewing and interested in making your own corsets? Are you not sure where to begin? Have the tools you’ve tried broken or not given you the results you were expecting? Are you nervous about spending money on the wrong thing?
Watch the replay of my two hour workshop “Tools for Corset Making” so you can discover what tools are essential for corset making. You’ll learn how to invest wisely in your craft (and not waste your money on tools that don’t work).
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Oct142024Lowana
Protected: Workshop Replay: Learn How to Fix Corset Back Overspill
This workshop replay is exclusively for our ‘School VIPs. You can become a VIP here to gain access to this replay. If you’re already a VIP, check your emails for the password.
If you’re passionate about corsets but frustrated by the challenge of making a corset that fits you perfectly, then you’re in the right place. Many people who love corsets face fitting difficulties when it comes to making their own bespoke corsets, especially in the area of upper back overspill.
Watch the replay of my two hour workshop “Learn How To Fix Corset Back Overspill” and say goodbye to one of the most common fitting challenges corset makers of all levels face.
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Oct102024Lowana
The Opportunity in Corset Making
Have you ever dreamed of creating your own custom corsets that perfectly fit your unique body shape? Imagine the sense of pride and accomplishment you’ll feel when you wear a corset that not only accentuates your curves but also showcases your incredible sewing skills.
When I started my corset making journey I didn’t really have a proper understanding of how empowering developing this skill would be. The feeling of control over my figure and sense of accomplishment with my sewing ability was so world changing for me that it’s the main reason why I started teaching the subject (way back in 2014). I wanted to share the joy!
Corset making is more than just another sewing project; it’s an art form that blends creativity, precision, and a touch of history. The opportunity to master this craft opens up a wide world of possibilities.
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Jul142024Lowana
Maternity Leave and Photoshoot 2024
This is both a personal and work related update as I’m going on maternity leave for a month (starting from when this blog is published) and that’ll affect how things are run here (read on to find out more).
This week my partner Brett and I will be welcoming our second baby into our lives. I’ll be having a cesarean due to complications from the birth of our first son, so my recovery is going to take a while. Luckily, we’ve got family visiting to support us during this time.
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Feb102023Lowana
Valentine’s Day Giveaway
To celebrate the launch of our new Valentina Collection (a collaboration with Skadi Jewellery), we are giving one lucky person the chance to win a Valentina Pendant in their choice of Brass OR Silver (valued at $229 or $249AUD).
The competition opens on Friday 10th February 2023 and closes on Monday 13th February 2023 at 11.59pm (AEDT).
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Nov062021Lowana
Pregnancy Corset Photoshoot
I’ve always been fascinated with Victorian maternity and pregnancy corsets, so last year during my pregnancy I finally had the opportunity to experiment and make one for myself. Whilst I looked to history for inspiration, I decided to design my own “modern hybrid” interpretation (rather than make a replica of any existing extant design). Using a self drafted pattern, spot broche coutil, German synthetic whalebone, elastic and lots of adjustable lacing I was able to create a comfortable, supportive corset that fit throughout the entirety of my pregnancy. Read on to see a gallery of beautiful photos by Yvonne Liew.
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Dec312020Lowana
Maternity Leave and Photoshoot
2020 has been full of big changes and exciting milestones in my personal life – my partner and I will be welcoming our first baby into our lives in the next few days. We celebrated our impending arrival at 38 weeks (nearly 4 weeks ago now) with a special photoshoot in Wellington with Yvonne Liew. I made myself a maternity gown out of a delicious black floral brocade and made it to fit over a maternity corset that I made for myself during my pregnancy.
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Jan172020Lowana
Vanyanís is turning 12 and you’re invited to join our birthday celebrations!
Vanyanís invites you to our party, celebrating 12 wonderful years. Join us for a drink on arrival, fancy cupcakes, and an exclusive attendee-only birthday sale on women’s fashion, jewellery, corsets, sewing classes and more!
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Apr032017Lowana
Melbourne Alternative Designers Fashion Showcase 2017
We had an amazing time and were thrilled to meet many of you at the 2017 MAD Fashion Showcase held at the beautiful St Kilda Town Hall.
The showcase featured an array of talented independent designers from Melbourne and across Australia, and we were so happy to bring our collection to Melbournians to see and try on in person. The MAD Fashion Showcase delivered an extravagant offering of some of Australia’s talented and innovative fashion designers, daring performances, and varied, entertaining runway sequences. It is always wonderful to see the individuality of the designer shine through in their creations.
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Jan062017Lowana
Ebonique Collection Launch Giveaway!
The day has finally arrived and I’m delighted to share with you our brand new website, and the long-awaited release of our Ebonique Collection. To celebrate this historic Vanyanís event, we’ve put together a fabulous giveaway for you, read on to find out more.
Most of you who follow us will already know how long we’ve been working towards this moment, and I’m so thrilled to be sharing this all with you. I quietly ‘opened up shop to our VIP’s on January 1st, giving them first access to the collection and orders have been flooding in since then.
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Dec012015admin
New Product: Corset Earrings
Excitement abounds at Vanyanis HQ as our Vanyanis Corset Earrings and Jewellery Sets are now available to order! After the popularity of the Necklaces and…
