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My friend Pia (@stepsbackintothepast on Instagram) was in need of a well fitting pair of 18th century stays so I started making her one in the summer of 2019. The new Patterns of Fashion book (volume 5) had just come out earlier in the year so I was eager to try out the drafting method introduced in the book to see if it would yield better results than my own. And I was not disappointed! There's one thing I'd like to mention though. The instructions are easy to use for someone with a lot of…

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I’ve always wanted some stays, but was too intimidated to make them. I finally bit the bullet. Us modern folks tend to love our stretchy clothes, and cringe at the thought of wearing “hard pants,” but there are so many reasons why historical clothing, including stays, are surprisingly comfortable and practical. Womens Hobbit Outfit, Historical Sewing Projects, Vintage Sewing Projects, Ren Faire Sewing Patterns, Corded Stays, Sewing Stays, Stays Outfit, Cottage Witch Aesthetic Fashion, Mori Wardrobe

I’ve always wanted some stays, but was too intimidated to make them. I finally bit the bullet. Us modern folks tend to love our stretchy clothes, and cringe at the thought of wearing “hard pants,” but there are so many reasons why historical clothing, including stays, are surprisingly comfortable and practical.

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Reversible historical 18th century stays, made out of linen or cotton and layered with horsehair to stiffen the fabric. The corset is tied in the back, the straps in this model are connected to the back and can be adjusted it the front. The metal boning provides structure and support, and the wide steel front panel(busk) creates the recognisable style of the era. The corset could be modified to be more historically accurate, if needed. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any colour…

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My favorite surviving 18th century stays can be found in the Victoria & Albert museums collections. As my previous stays were starting to show signs of wear, I thought it was a good time to make my version of them. The top layer is light brown cotton, the next two layers underneath are linen canvas and the lining is of fine white linen. They are completely hand stitched, mainly with pale blue linen thread, but I also used white linen occasionally and silk twist for the back lacing holes. The…

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Beautiful corset inspired by the 16th-18th century corsets a.k.a. stays. Reversible, fully boned, sturdy, but lightweight with plastic boning. Front and back lacing design provides a great support and adjusts perfectly to the body. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any fabric you like, we can discuss all the available options to pick a perfect one for you. When choosing a corset go for the smallest preferred waist measurement. Please mention your measurements if they differ from…

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