Half boned stays

After some deliberation I decided to cover this pair in green silk taffeta. I have enough for a matching petticoat which could be used as a colored undergarment set for a chemise a la reine, or be…

Finished - they close edge-to-edge across my bust, but I also like them open like this - more thrust! See the difference in shape between these and Olympe's? In my recent obsession with stays, I decided to branch out and try my hand at some different

Examine the popularity of the corset and the change in design throughout the centuries. From the 16th century until the present day, the corset remains a popular piece of clothing.

The pattern I decided on for this particular corset was for a pair of half boned stays from Norah Waugh’s Corsets and Crinolines. As this is my first pair of stays or 18th century corsets th…

Historical 18th century style corset with lacing on the back. The half-boned stays are designed using a pattern from the era, only slightly modernised. The straps in this model are adjustable. Metal boning provides structure and support, creating the iconic silhouette of the era. 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 size, please go for your natural waist measurement…

My original plan for the 16th HSF challenge – Terminology, (making something from “the-great-historical-fashion-and-textile-glossary”) was to make a regency round gown, but as the…

The last layer underneath my 1750 Court Gown is a set of stays (more photos here): Yes, I KNOW the lowest layer should be a shift...I don't have one...it's on the list...I'll get to it eventually!!! Front laced stays are not common, but not unheard of. My old stays lace in back only, and are fully boned, so this was an attempt to do something completely different. Front lacing really does make putting this on super easy. I started with the Butterick pattern, 4254, because the shape of the…

In last week’s (well, almost week before lasts at this point!) Five for Friday post, when I discussed transitional stays, and succumbing to the temptation to make ‘reenactor style’ Regency stays (whic

After some deliberation I decided to cover this pair in green silk taffeta. I have enough for a matching petticoat which could be used as a colored undergarment set for a chemise a la reine, or be…

When I started my 1830s project (which up to now just consisted of a petticoat), I knew I also wanted a new corset. I’ve got a somewhat slimmer corset which I’ve used for my 1870’…