18th century stays

In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you would like to deviate from this, perhaps to add more support or change to a fully

1770s British Corset

See those points on the front edges of the stays, at the bust?If you've got a pair of 18th century stays that lace at the center front, either fully or partially, you may have noticed those funky points that curve upwards at the bust.They're weird

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These 18th century linen stays were an impromptu sewing project with linen fabric scraps from my stash.

Continuing with my 18th century foundation garments lets take a look at the stays I made. As this was only my second ‘corset’ I decided to stick with a pattern again, although I ran int…

Historical costuming

Continuing on with the Simplicity 18th Century Pattern Hacks, I thought it would be good to cover some questions about the pattern specifically. I've finished my stays made from this pattern, but as you will see I have made a few small changes: Spiral lacing instead of