Mlady's Coutorier

Mlady's Coutorier From movies to history we love reproductions. Premiere corsetier to Jess W. and Cin City Burlesque, I wanted to do that. as well as Cin City Burlesque.

I remember evenings, sitting with my mom and watching re-runs of The Carol Burnette Show. For the most part, this was always just something my brother and I had to endure, but one night the skit “Went with the Wind” showed. When Carol came down those stairs with a curtain rod strung across her shoulders and a valance rolled into a hat, it sparked something in me. I wanted to have the creative free

dom to create that. It was some years later, when I was in high school, when that spark started to really catch fire. The marching band performed a Halloween show every year in costume, but we could not afford to go out and buy a costume for me to march in; I had to make one. Mom, not wanting to spend money on fabric that could be wasted, set me loose in the garage sale box. There I found a sheet and a pair of curtain sheers. I used these to make myself into Cleopatra, with a hand sewn fitted sheath dress and flowy sheer overlay that caught the wind as I walked. My mom was so impressed with what I had created, that she scraped together money to buy me accessories to really make the costume pop. From there I bought my own sewing machine and started making clothes to wear to school. An aunt adopted me for a summer and taught me some of the finer points of industrial sewing and garment construction. It was 2003 when I got my first break and found a consignment shop to sell my costumes. This is where my love affair with corsets started. In 2005 I began making my own corsets because I was so disgruntled by what I could find in stores. Over the years I have learned different techniques, and modified some, to make my original creations. In 2014 I started making corsets and costumes for pin-up model and photographer Jess W. Now as well as an Etsy and SquareUp store, you can find my work at the Cin City Burlesque shows at Bogart’s, at The Dragon’s Hoard in Covington, at Second Sunday on Main in OTR, and other pop up markets and fairs. I have definitely found my calling, and it is my desire to corset every woman I can reach, in order to help them see themselves as beautiful and desirable, regardless of their size and body shape.

✨ I did a thing! ✨The custom-inspired tiered patchwork skirt listing is live.This is for the folks who love the big swis...
05/23/2026

✨ I did a thing! ✨

The custom-inspired tiered patchwork skirt listing is live.

This is for the folks who love the big swishy patchwork skirts, but want a little say in the chaos.

You pick your main color, then leave me notes with colors, themes, genres, or vibes you love, plus anything you very much do *not* want near your skirt.

Examples are absolutely welcome:

“spooky purples, fairy forest, cats, but please no orange”

“steampunk sunset pirate queen, but no Christmas fabrics”

“jewel tones, dramatic, slightly unhinged, surprise me”

Then I go into the fabric stash, listen to the little goblin voice, and build your skirt from there.

A little custom.
A little mystery.
A whole lot of swish.

Made to order with a 2–4 week turnaround before shipping.

Find it here:
https://mladys-coutorier.square.site/product/tiered-patchwork-skirt-custom-design/U7SU3KDHOBB3EKFZQ2EQTFD3?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

So now I need to know, what would your skirt vibe be? Spooky fairy? Pirate sunset? Cottagecore goblin? Full chaos?

picture of scrap pile (one of many!) for attention



Downtown Middletown, Inc. Pendleton Art Studios Middletown Uptown Downtown Middletown Middletown's Happening

05/21/2026
Are you planning for summer craft fairs? Want to get a head start on fall markets? Need to just get a bit more organized...
05/21/2026

Are you planning for summer craft fairs?

Want to get a head start on fall markets?

Need to just get a bit more organized with your sewing or crafting plans?

Check out my very first planner! With tips on prioritizing and being realistic with your goals. Get yours today!

Or you can preorder with me for pickup at the studio.

https://a.co/d/02JEnDg0

Stitches & Plans: Planning for Makers Who Sew

🚨New Items!🚨Come out today and pick up one of the new items created just for today! You don’t have to be participating i...
05/16/2026

🚨New Items!🚨

Come out today and pick up one of the new items created just for today!

You don’t have to be participating in Women Wine and Chocolate walk to shop all of the shops downtown, but if you are, the Pendleton Art Studios Middletown is both a wine and chocolate stop.

Come check it out!

Downtown Middletown, Inc.

Who’s ready for Women Wine and Chocolate Walk next week? I’ve been working on some special items just for this event, in...
05/10/2026

Who’s ready for Women Wine and Chocolate Walk next week?
I’ve been working on some special items just for this event, including these fancy earrings.
See yall next week!


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Happy StarWars day! May the 4th be with you. Here’s a throw back to the different themed skirts I’ve made over the ye...
05/04/2026

Happy StarWars day!
May the 4th be with you.

Here’s a throw back to the different themed skirts I’ve made over the years.
BTW I still have a few of these skirts in mystery bags that you can pick up at Women Wine and Chocolate walks. 😉

Fresh off of the road from St. Louis but I made it! The showroom is open tonight for first Friday. Come see the new impr...
05/01/2026

Fresh off of the road from St. Louis but I made it!
The showroom is open tonight for first Friday.

Come see the new improved layout and pick up something special.



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04/27/2026

Wow, nothing like dropping off of a cliff!

The past month has been rocky, but I’ve been. Working hard to get back into things. This includes updates to The Showroom! It’s not perfect, but it’s good enough to turn the lights back on. 😉

I’ll be driving back from St Louis of Friday. The plan is to be back for First Friday, so if you need something for Women Wine and Chocolate walk. Or just because. 😏 come see what new things I have. Or just check out the newly designed space.

Yesterday was our Sewing Wench’s birthday!🎂 We stopped into three.moons.boutique and picked up our favorite cakes from 3...
03/25/2026

Yesterday was our Sewing Wench’s birthday!🎂 We stopped into three.moons.boutique and picked up our favorite cakes from 3rdshiftsweets.

Happy birthday Wenchie!

03/24/2026

The reveal!

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