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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. Vintage Sewing Projects, Sewing Stays, Mori Wardrobe, Stay Pattern, Cottagecore Faerie, Hobbit Outfit, Stretchy Clothes, Hobbit Fashion, Grandma Hobbies

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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18th Century Stays Pattern, 1780s Stays, Stays Pattern, Historical Clothing Patterns, 18th Century Stays, Diy Corset, 18th Century Dress, Corset Sewing Pattern, Patterns Of Fashion

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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