Política de ventas

Características de la corsetería

Todos mis corsés a medida incluyen un mínimo de 2 capas de tela (dependiendo de las características de los tejidos escogidos), refuerzo en la cintura y un mínimo de 12 ballenas de acero y/o ballenas de acero espiral. La espalda de mis corsés está cerrada con un set doble de entre 16 y 40 ojetes metálicos de dos piezas o hebillas de cordón (el número depende del estilo del corsé y el largo de talle del cliente). Por norma general mis corsés ofrecen una reducción de 4cm en adelante en el contorno de la cintura. Las demás características dependen del diseño escogido y el gusto de cada persona.


Otros artículos

Prendas como las polainas, los tocados, broches, gargantilas o vestidos de muñecas dependen por completo del diseño y especificaciones de cada cliente.

Medidas


Necesito que tomes medidas naturales y muy precisas. No reduzcas ninguna de ellas, puesto que yo misma haré las reducciones necesarias a la hora de patronar para que la prenda te siente lo mejor posible. Asegúrate de que las tomas bien puesto que yo no cargaré con la responsabilidad si la prenda no te sienta como debe cuando las medidas han sido mal tomadas. Ten en cuenta que trabajo con el Sistema Métrico Decimal (metros, centímetros...). Cuando sea necesario tendré que convertir tus medidas de pulgadas a centímetros (por ejemplo: tu cintura mide 23 pulgadas, lo que son 58,42 cm. Sin embargo yo utilizaré la medida como 58,4 por comodidad. Anota la conversión 1 pulgada = 2,54 cm para posibles consultas). En caso de tener alguna duda por favor no dudes en preguntarme. También puedes echarle un vistazo a mi entrada sobre "cómo tomar medidas" y usarlo de referencia.
Cómo tomar medidas

Devoluciones

Los artículos a medida están pensados para que le sienten bien a una persona en concreto. Por este motivo yo no ofrezco un servicio de devoluciones. Sin embargo, si observas fallos en tu pedido (lo que es poco común, pero soy humana y puedo cometer errores) hazle fotos a la zona con fallos o que no te parezca bien terminada y envíamelas por email. Evaluaré tus fotos y si verdaderamente tu prenda tiene fallos podrás enviarme de nuevo la prenda para que te la arregle de forma gratuita (yo cargaré con los gastos de envío).

Por favor ten también en cuenta que no seré responsable si la prenda se daña durante el envío -me aseguraré de empaquetarla lo mejor posible para reducir ese riesgo) ni tampoco si ganas o pierdes peso en el medio tiempo desde que hiciste el pedido hasta que éste llega a tu poder, y ésta no te queda bien. No haré cambios en la prenda si las medidas han sido tomadas incorrectamente o si han cambiado durante el proceso de creación y envío.

Estos son los motivos por los cuales tomar las medidas bien es tan importante. Por favor no permitas que esto te eche hacia atrás, tomar medidas es bastante sencillo e incluso más cuando alguien te ayuda. Y por supuesto estoy disponible para cualquier duda o pregunta que desees hacerme, estaré encantada de ayudarte.

Cuánto tarda en llegar un pedido

Desde el momento en que yo reciba el pago, tu pedido te llegará entre 8 y 12 semanas después. Espero que comprendas que es posible que este tiempo se vea alargado cuando el cliente me ha pedido que utilice telas o adornos exóticos pues pueden tardarme en llegar. De todas formas te mantendré informado del proceso y si se alarga más de lo habitual te lo haré saber.

No acepto pedidos urgentes por ahora.

Cómo hacer un pedido

Primera parte

Un artículo a medida es algo realmente personal. Es imprescindible trabajar con el cliente para conseguir que su prenda soñada se convierta en realidad. Es por esto que trabajo a través de emails, es sencillo y más individualizado.

Si tienes una idea aproximada de lo que deseas, entonces puedes enviarme un email a mpardovicouture@gmail.com. Si no, puedes consultar mi "tabla de siluetas para corsés" en busca de ideas. Cuando reciba un primer email con la descripción de la prenda en la que has pensado, es probable que te haga algunas preguntas antes de hacer un boceto gratuito para aclarar que he comprendido la idea. Si este boceto inicial no concuerda con tu idea, haré otros hasta un total de tres bocetos gratuitos. Estos dibujos de ninguna manera te comprometerán, de modo que si no te gustan mis propuestas en sentido alguno estarás en tu derecho de cancelar el proyecto. De cualquier forma serás siempre bienvenido para futuros proyectos si así lo desearas.

Por el contrario, si uno de los bocetos fuese de tu agrado, o partes de varios que posteriormente quisieras que yo mezclara para crear la prenda final, tendrías que enviarme tus medidas naturales y tu talla de sostén. Por favor, asegúrate de que las medidas están bien tomadas (puedes echarle un vistazo al tutorial "cómo tomar medidas" en caso de duda). Si crees que puedes tomar las medidas de forma incorrecta, siempre es preferible que te ayude otra persona.

Después de esto, te pediré detalles de la tela y otros materiales que deseas que utilice. Si quieres puedo aconsejarte sobre géneros apropiados para tu proyecto y gustos. Si tienes ideas previas para la tela u otros detalles te agradecería que me comunicaras dónde lo viste e intentaré conseguirlo. En caso de no poder, te haré saber qué materiales emplearé en su lugar (siempre procuro utilizar material lo más parecido posible al escogido por el cliente). Una vez hecho esto te haré un presupuesto. Es importante que recuerdes que sólo acepto pagos a través de Paypal para pedidos internacionales. Si vives en España, puedo ofrecerte la opción de una transferencia bancaria. En cuanto el precio esté acordado, tendrás que hacerme el ingreso íntegro. No empezaré a patronar hasta haber recibido el pago completo.

Segunda parte

Ahora que has elegido uno de mis diseños dibujados especialmente para tu caso, que hemos acordado las telas y demás materiales y que cuento con tus medidas naturales, es el momento de empezar a patronar y coser. En cuanto termine tu prenda, le haré fotos que conservaré en mi galería personal de pedidos, las cuales no serán publicadas salvo que me indiques lo contrario. Después te enviaré la prenda terminada por correo. Te agradecería que me enviaras un email en cuanto tu pedido llegue a tus manos.

How to measure - corsetry

The measurements I'm describing in this post are the ones I'll ask you to take when you're ordering a corset. You'll need a cloth measuring tape and another tape -not necessarily a measuring tape, a long ribbon, a string or something similar is okay- to take your body measurements. You can find these in fabric or haberdashery stores. I'd recommend to ask someone to help you, it's easier and measurements will be more accurate.

If you're willing to order a corset, please make sure you take all the measurements I describe below even if you feel some of them are unnecessary -for example, if you're ordering a waist cincher it will be helpful to me to know your bust measurements.

First of all, you want to be wearing your best bra. Note that a push-up or padded bras are not good to take measurements. Your bra must fit you well, and put your breasts in a natural nice place. The best way of measuring your body will be over your own skin, only wearing your bra.

Now you're ready to start measuring. Take your ribbon or tape and tie it around your waist -measurement C in the drawing below. Usually your waist is the thinest part of your body. Sometimes this is kinda hard to find, specially for big sized people. If that's your case, you can easily find your waist by standing and bending over to either right or left side: you can see your skin wrinkles where your rib cage meets your hip bone in the side you're bending over to. That is your waist.

Once you've tied your ribbon around your waist, ensure it is not tight nor loose. It must be tight enough so it does not move from place but not so tight that your skin gets marked. This ribbon will be the reference to all measurements, so it must not be untied until you finish taking your measurements.

Measurement A - Bust (left picture, yellow line)

Put your measuring tape around your bust. Make sure the tape is parallel to the floor -horizontal- all around your body. You want your tape to pass over the fullest part of your bust.

Measurement B - Underbust (left picture, dark green line)

This time you'll have to measure around your body just under your breasts. Your bra may help you to measure because this line uses to be the lowest elastic of your bra. Make sure your tape keeps parallel to the floor -horizontal- all the way around.

Measurement C - Waist (left picture, red line)

As I said before, your waist is ussually the thinest part of your torso, but if not you can find it by bending over to one side and seeing where your skin wrinkles. Also, as you have your ribbon tied around your waist, you can just place your measuring tape all over the ribbon.

Measurement D - Hip bone (left picture, dark blue line)

Place your measuring tape all around your body not where your hip bones start but lower, where they are perpendicular to the floor. You can touch them yourself, you'll see there's a place on your hip bones that is curved -just below your waist- and another place that runs straight down for a while. It's usually 7 cm or 3 inches below the waist line. That place is the one you'll have to put your measuring tape on and all around that part of your body. Make sure your tape is horizontal all the way around so it's equally distant to the waist tape at every point. Also remember to mark your skin at that point with a pen or a small piece of adhesive tape to help you when measuring H.

Measurement E - Hips (left picture, pink line)

I want you to measure 13 cm or 5 inches below your waist line. As always, place your tape all around and in a perfectly horizontal position. If you want your corset to be lower than that at som point, you can take an extra measurement we may call E* or Bottom below this one -remember to note down the distance between this new measurement and your waist. In anyway don't forget to note every single measurement. Also remember to mark your skin at those points with a pen or a small piece of adhesive tape to help you when measuring I.

Measurement F - Underbust to waist (right picture, light green line)

This is a vertical measurement. You'll have to measure the distance between your underbust line and your waist. When measuring vertically, it's very tempty to bend over to see yourself. Please try not to do this. You can use a mirror to help you to see you're doing well if you're measuring yourself.

Measurement G - Bust to waist (right picture, purple line)

This is a vertical measurement. You'll have to measure the distance between your nipple and your waist. When measuring vertically, it's very tempty to bend over to see yourself. Please try not to do this. You can use a mirror to help you to see you're doing well if you're measuring yourself.

Measurement H - Hip bones to waist (right picture, brown line)

This is a vertical measurement. You'll have to measure the distance between the mark you made when measuring your hip bones contour and your waist. When measuring vertically, it's very tempty to bend over to see yourself. Please try not to do this. You can use a mirror to help you to see you're doing well if you're measuring yourself.

Measurement I - Hips to waist (right picture, light blue line)

This is a vertical measurement. You'll have to measure the distance between the mark you made when measuring your hips -and bottom when needed- contour and your waist. When measuring vertically, it's very tempty to bend over to see yourself. Please try not to do this. You can use a mirror to help you to see you're doing well if you're measuring yourself.

Measurement J - Nipple to nipple (right picture, fuchsia line)

This is an horizontal measurement, but not a contour. I just want you to measure the distance between your nipples horizontally across your chest.

Measurement K - Waist length (right picture, medium green line)
This vertical measurement is not necesssary unless your corset design includes sleeves, straps, collar, etc. You can take it at the same time of F and G. You'll have to find yout neck base, which is more or less in the middle of your trapezius muscle. Please remember you'll have to take this measure twice, one at thr front (crossing one breast from your neck base right down to your waistline taking the fullness into account) and one at the back (this one may be shorter as the breasts usually add volume and we have to be aware of that). The measurement tape must be as vertical as possible, not measuring from the very midpoint at your waist but following an imaginary line form your neck base directly down to your waist line, back and front.

I think these instructions are enough for you to be able to measure your body. Anyway, if you get trouble of have any doubts please feel free to ask me -I'll be pleased to help you.

Corset shapes chart

This chart was created for you to see some of the possible shapes a corset can feature. I think these are the most common silhouettes. Anyway, shapes are infinite as well as imagination, and if you have another ideas please email me and I'll evaluate if I can do it or not.

Terms of service

Corsetry standards

All my custom corsets include 2 or more fabric layers -depending on the chose fabric features-, waist stay and a minimum of 12 pieces of steel boning and/or spiral wire. The back of the corsets is closed with between 16 and 40 two piece eyelets or lacing loops -it depends on the style of the garment and the lenght of the customer's body. In standard cases my corsetry offers a reduction of 4cm or more at the waist. Other features depend on the chosen design and the customer's taste.

Other items

Garments such as gaiters, headdresses, brooches, collars or doll dresses fully depend on the design and the specifications of the customer.

Measurements

Very accurate natural measurements are needed. Don't reduct any measurement, I'll make reductions myself so the garment fits you best. Make sure you take them well as I will not be found responsible if the garment doesn't fit you well when measurements are wrong. Note that I only work with Metric System -metres, centimetres...-, I'll have to convert your measurements from inches to centimetres when needed -example: your waist measures 23 inches, that is 58,42 cm but I'll use 58,4 as it's easier to work with that measurement (1 inch = 2,54 cm). If you have any questions please feel free to ask me. You can also have a look to my 'how to measure' tutorial for reference.
How to measure

Returns/refunds

Custom items are made to fit one individual only. That's the reason why I don't offer refunds. However, if you find your order features mistakes -which is very rare, but since I'm human I may make mistakes- you can take photos of the parts you dislike and send them to me via e-mail. I will evaluate those pictures, and if I realise you're right you can send the item back to me so I can fix it for free -shipping costs will be paid by me.

Please note I won't be found responsible if the garment gets damaged when shipping -I'll pack it as well as i can so this risk is reduced- neither if you gain or loose weight in the middle time since you ordered until you get your item and the garment doesn't suit you. I won't do any alteration if measurements were taken wrong or changed in that middle time.

That's why taking measurements correctly is so important. Please don't be scared about this, taking measurements is pretty easy, and even easier when someone helps you. And obviously you can aways ask me, I'll be pleased to help you.

Time frame

You'll receive your order in 8-12 weeks since I receive full payment. Please note special details such as exotic fabrics or trims may take some time. Anyway I'll keep you informed of the process and if it takes longer than usual I'll let you know.

I don't accept rush orders by now.

How to order

Part 1:

A custom item is a very personal choice. It's essential to work with the customer to make that person's dreamed garment come true. That's the reason why I work via e-mail, it's easy and more personal.

If you have more or less an idea of what you want, then email me to mpardovicouture@gmail.com . If not, you can have a look to my 'corset shapes chart' to get some ideas. When I first receive your email with the description of the garment you have thought about, I may ask you some questions before making a free pencil sketch for you to clear out I understood what you need. If that sketch does not suit your idea, I will make others up to a total of three free sketches. These won't compromise you in any way. So if you don't like any of my proposed designs you'll be in your right of cancelling the project. I'll happily welcome you for later projects if that's your wish.

If you actually like one of my designs, or parts of some of them which you'd ask me to mix to make the final garment, you'll have to send me your natural measurements and your bra size. Please be sure you take them well -you can read my 'how to measure' tutorial to solve any doubt. If you feel unconfident when taking them, you may want to ask somebody to help you which will be quite easier.

Then you'll have to choose the fabric and other materials, I'll help you if needed. If you had previous ideas for fabric and other details please be sure you tell me where you saw them and I'll try to purchase them for you. If I can't, I'll notify you which materials I would be using instead -I'll try to use the most similar materials I can get. After that is done it will be time to discuss prices. Please note I only accept Paypal payment for international orders. If you're in Spain, I give you the option of making a bank transfer. When price is agreed, you'll have to pay the whole amount. I won't start patterning before I receive full payment.

Part 2:

Now you've chosen one of my designs specially drawn for you, we've discussed fabrics and materials and I know your natural measurements, it's time I begin patterning and sewing. As soon as I finish your garment, I'll take some photos that I'll keep in my personal customers gallery. I won't publish these unless you give me permission to. When your order is done, I'll ship it to you. I'll be thankful if you let me know at the time you receive your order.

The warming up

Hello everyone, and welcome to this little space of mine. I'll be sharing with you some of my handmade items here. Hopefully, you'll find some of these interesting.

Please note all the items shown in this blog are unique. My creations were specially designed by me so they are custom made. Might happen that some of them are made to fix standard measurements: when this happens, I'll specify which these measurements are though these would be the less of the cases -by now at least.