Stay pattern

The #1 question we receive about Simplicity 8162 (and will with Simplicity 8579 as well) is how to lengthen or shorten the stays. Particularly with Simplicity 8162, the body block used came up a little short and most seamstresses are needing to lengthen the body

Here they are! Look at how the neckline becomes square when the stays are properly laced. Neat. The shoulder straps stayed in place, though they meet the back of the stays at an awkward angle. The center back edges are pretty parallel, which makes me happy. The back armscye is a bit snug, which does not. The top back edge could have been a bit lower, and the shoulder straps a bit shorter. But now I have something more accurate to go on for the next pair of stays, rather than just guessing by…

This in the time for the pattern. I'd like to give you a step-by-step guide for the pattern starting from zero BUT somebody have already done it and is going to be SO much easier for you all: La Cou…

As promised, here is the blog post on the making of my new 1780s linen stays. I began draping the pattern on April 3, and finished building ...

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.

I recently finished my short stays and I am pretty pleased! This is the first time I’ve only done an entire hand sewn garment. GO ME!Pattern: It is a self drafted pattern based off of the Sen…

A sewing pattern review for Butterick 4669. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

This summer, I started on what will be my big project for the rest of the year. A pair of fully hand-sewn stays, based on this beautiful pair in Patterns of Fashion 5: When I first heard Luca Costi…

stays pattern for doll | Vecernice/ Eveningstar - for 16" Tyler Wentworth

Attending and participating in the Jane Austen Festival for the very first time, I've spent the last month fabric, notions and pattern shopping, planning and designing my dresses and accessories. I'm utterly exited!! Me being a new member of the JASNA Louisville chapter and having seen all those pretty people online attending last years festival in their regency get up, I'm determined to give it my all to show my appreciation for the beauty of the period and my admiration to Jane Austen. And…