17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
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…
17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
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…
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Date: 1770s. Culture: Italian. Medium: silk. Credit Line: Gift of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1940. Accession Number: C.I.40.173.6a–e. ...
*THIS IS A MADE-TO-ORDER ITEM.* It's usually about 4-6 months between when you order your corset and when it arrives on your doorstep. ***Selecting faster shipping services will not make me sew any quicker, sorry!*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This corset does NOT come with the prototype step, like my other corsets. You get to choose the colors and fabric, but all other details are fixed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This corset is a lightweight Edwardian corset, made with 1 layer of fabric. Seams are all felled closed, a waist tape is applied along the inside, and bone channels also applied on the inside for a light yet VERY strong corset. I pulled this pattern (and corset's construction) from an antique 1895 corset in my collection! After much study and testing, I am now so happy to offer it to you, lovingly drafted for your own unique body. Corset is available with or without matching garter clips at the lower edge, center front and side. You may choose to omit the lace along the top edge. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Available fabric colors are on the last image! Please choose a color that DOES have an asterisk at the end, as those are the available ones. Other fabrics are also an option, please message for details (cotton coutil, silk taffeta like the original, cotton twills or sateens, etc.). High-quality synthetic whalebone substitute, flat steel boning, and a post-construction starch & press are what gives this corset its structure. The straight-front corset gives a beautiful waistline without pressing on the front ribs, making it comfortable to wear. Period-size grommets and lace close the corset in back. Modesty panels (fully boned) are also available for no extra charge (even though they generally aren't used in this period) ---just ask for one when you purchase! Thanks, and happy shopping! Feel free to message me with any questions or to get started! I always send you a message with measurement and fabric details after purchase if we haven't talked before that point. <3
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This post provides my insights and lessons learned about the fit and construction of Regency Period stays. I certainly wouldn’t tout myself as a corset making expert, as this is my first, but perha…
17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
Let's learn how to make a Regency corset! How to insert bust gussets, install a wooden busk, and create corset cording easily!
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 pieces are, essentially, documentable. I suspect this pattern is based on an illustration in Norah Waugh's Corsets & Crinolines but I don't have the book handy, and can't check. Aside from the the approximate correct shape of the pattern pieces, the pattern was BAD. It had the typical "Big 3" problem, in that for my measurements it expects to be worn with back edges touching. The bigger problem, though, was that it's extremely short. My body runs a tiny bit short from bust to waist to hip, and it was waaay to short for me. I started with one size smaller than the pattern recommended, added length, removed tabs, moved the shoulder tabs...it's not really the same pattern anymore. I went through three mockups (and one expert fitting consultation) before I was satisfied. It's made of two layers of linen canvas, heavily starched, and one layer of what I think is an upholstery linen (it's quite thick ).To get the look of hand-stitched channels, I used a heavy linen thread on the exterior (35/2 from Burnley and Trowbridge), lighter cotton thread for the bobbin. I used the same heavy linen thread for the eyelets.The boning is "artificial whalebone" (aka German Plastic). The binding is natural pigskin. Since I'm teaching a class on lucet weaving at Costume College this year, I felt I had to put rubber to the road, so the speak. So, the straps and front of the stays are laced with standard lucet cord, made from cotton crochet cord, and the back is laced with double lucet cord. I think the cord is certainly sturdy enough for this application...I just need to get all the stretch out. I feel like I've been making these stays for 10 years...that's when I bought the tomato red linen that makes up the exterior. They have, of course, evolved in those years (for instance, I had originally planned to hand stitch the whole thing, and Butterick 4254 didn't even exist back then) and despite making the first mock-up two years ago, it took me until March of this year to actually CUT the red linen. Costumer's sewing block? Nah, I've just had so many other things to do, and have a great set of stays already...but the old stays has issues...hence, new stays!
Making a pair of 18th Century stays, from concept to finished product.
17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
My favorite surviving 18th century stays can be found in the Victoria & Albert museums collections. As my previous stays were starting to s...
Original Auction Description said: "Wonderful cotton mesh highly structured and stayed summer corset dating to the late 19thc. With original back lacings, unlined with grommet closing front. In excellent uncleaned as found condition with no major staining or holes. Measures with current lacings, chest 34", waist 24" and measures 12" height center back and 14" center front."
Our short Amahlia Regency stays feature front and back lacing with delicate metal eyelets. These soft stays are quilted and lightly boned. Piped tabs cling softly under the bust providing a comfortable bottom edge. The Amahlia Stays provide shaping with use of the quilted gussets, giving roundness to the bust, while the center lacing lifts the bust, as was the fashion of the day. This style has shoulder straps attached at the back with adjustable elastic ties at the front. Fabrics and colors: white, beige, or black 100% cotton coutil. Other fabrics such as brocades, satins or flatlined to your own fabrics by request. Sizes: S-2XL or custom measurements See our size chart here: http:www.periodcorsets.com/sizing-and-custom Alterable side back seams and straps for a customized fit These corsets feature: Ø Side seam alteration point for an adjustable fit Ø Center back lacing Ø Adjustable shoulder straps with elastic ties Ø Cotton Coutil and Brocade Fabric has been pre-washed so you can hand wash your corset without any worry about shrinking Unsure of your size? Convo me your bust, waist, and hip measurements for us to determine your corset size or to have this style made in a custom size. Please note, brocade and satin are considered custom and not available for exchanges or returns. Purchases with custom materials may be supplied a fitting corset to start before constructing in final fabrics. photo property of Period Corsets®
I always get a bit gushy about how amazing the pattern testers for Scroop Patterns are (with good reason), but the testers for the Augusta Stays deserve an extra round of credit. The Augusta Stays are by far the most ambitious pattern I’ve ever attempted, and they took Virgil’s Fine Goods and I easily 4x as long as any other pattern. An ambitious pattern for the maker means an ambitious pattern for testers. Stays are no small undertaking at any time. We’re incredibly grateful for the wonderful sewers who were willing to check a new pattern, and to work with it when it still had rough bits to be smoothed off. Thanks to the testers, the Augusta Stays are a much better pattern. Their input helped us to refine the fit of the stays, and make the instructions clearer and easier to use. And the testers made some beautiful stays. I’m very envious of all of them! They are a little different than the final pattern that we released. Some of the testers tried slightly …
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I know, it’s very soon to post a new topic, but I was sketching today, and found myself doing a little study of Regency stays--thinking about perhaps making myself a new set just for riding. So this is my new post. ;) I gave away my customized transitional stays (click here to see photo journal of the project) to my dear friend because frankly, it fits her better. So did my 2008 Winter Ballgown… that brat. I digress… So I started thinking about making a new set, and started looking at patterns, and I realized I hadn't done a good comprehensive post about Regency corsetry at all, and it was due time. The Regency stay is unique in historical corsetry because it is one of the very few periods where the corset was designed for something other than shaping the torso/waist. The Regency corset was a lifting device; and it was designed to present a lady’s assets on a proverbial platter. The gown was supposed to fall in a long, columnar line below the empire waistline. In my few years of pursuing projects in the period costume, I've learned a lot about making Regency pieces, so please read these tips if you haven't done any corsetry yet: An important truth you must know in corset and stay-making… boning is not meant to hold you. All boning is meant to do is to keep the fabric of the garment taut and to prevent it folding or wrinkling. The *cut* of the corset is where the shape comes from…. And in the case of the regency corset, the gusseting is key. Gussets are not fun to do, but they are crucial in shaping your ‘platter’ to suit your assets, and in setting the long stays on your hips so that the rest of the taught fabric will continue to hold you while you go about your day. How to sew a gusset (tips on a post-it). A busk is a flat, wooden stick that helps to keep the front of a corset straight, tight, and keeps your gusset cups upright and separated. It was sometimes known that gentlemen would carve and smoothen a busk, and etch his nam into it for their favourite lady so she could wear his handiwork close to her heart. How romantic. :) The busk slides into a narrow, long pocket sewn into the front of your stay. If a regency corset is made correctly to fit its wearer, you should never be so tightly trussed up that you are uncomfortable; as you would be in a corset from another period. A Regency corset should act as a really great supporting miracle-bra; and for some lucky ladies, that is all they might need. A miracle bra. So, for those of us who cannot get away with just using a miracle bra to acheive the desired Regency silhouette... here is a breakdown of the period's corsets, some sample images and some pattern recommendations. If you know of good patterns, not mentioned here, please feel free to add links in your comments. The three general categories of Regency stays: * The Short Stays * The short stay is in essence, the miracle bra of the regency period. It is small, and reasonably comfortable. Best suited for these body types: Smaller cup sizes. Not recommended for anyone above a C-cup; despite the option of going to a D on most patterns. Large breasts often push the front-closure forward, and the lack of busk or length causes the boning to angle into your chest, it can be uncomfortable, and look less than flattering. Recommend transitional or long stays for larger cup sizes. Smaller body sizes. I don't recommend this corset if you are a plus-size fit. The boning just is not compatible with any padding on the tummy. Difficulty: Easy to make as stays and corsets go. It was actually my FIRST costume project for the ORS. I was daunted at first, but once I got three layers together, I was very proud of myself to find how nicely everything sort of fell together. A beginner could pull this one off, with determination. Recommended patterns for short stays: Sense & Sensibility / Simplicity #4052 Reconstructing History (if you want to try the Kyoto Brassiere Reproduction) Boning: Minimal boning required Boning recommendation: zip ties, spiral steel. Hovering between short and transition stay is the Kyoto Museum's wrap-around brassiere. This is an unusual design, and there is a pattern available for you to try (link provided above). Kyoto Museum Regency Brassiere * The Transitional Stays * Best suited for these body types: Cup size: Medium to larger cup-sizes (C & D+) Body size: Small, medium to thicker body sizes. If you are a bit rubenesque, you might find that the boning on the front might cut a bit into your belly when you sit, and the belly might push the boning up when you sit as well as well, further pronouncing your ‘platter’. Difficulty: Definitely more involved a project, mostly because most transitional stays have tabs or are wraparound projects. A beginner could pull this one off, with determination and care, but it’s definitely a project recommended for intermediate sewers. Recommended patterns for transition stays: Past Patterns Reconstructing History Daffodown Dilly Regency Era Wrap (for the less-traditional mid-sized stays--scroll down to undergarments section). It is a brilliant design and excellent pattern. I’ve seen completed projects and it’s a wonder, and the pattern designer is accessible and always happy to assist with questions. Boning: Minimal to moderate boning, depending on your preferences. Boning recommendation: cording, caning, zip ties or spiral steel. Katherine's Costume Page Lady of Portland House's costume page Romantic History's Costume Page The Daisy wrap-around stays * The Full Stays with Busk * Best suited for these body types: Cup size: Pretty much any-sized cup with the right gusset-work and shaping. Body size: From thin to curvy this corset suits them all. The busk is a wonder for the fuller-figured, more-endowed woman. I recommend this corset to all. It’s not half as complicated to make as you think, however you can challenge yourself with it by doing some intricate cording to make it really a work of art. Here is a helpful tutorial on how to do cording from Jennie LaFleur. Difficulty:Definitely more involved a project, but easier than the wrap-arounds and the tabbed transitionals. A beginner could pull this one off. Seriously. An advanced seamstress could make it amazing. Recommended patterns for Corset: ***NEW! Laughing Moon's Regency Corded Corset The Mantua Maker Past Patterns Boning: Minimal to extensive boning/cording, depending on your preferences. Boning recommendation: cording, caning, zip ties, light steel or spiral steel. The Shift The shift plays a crucial role in tandem with any of the above undergarments. Your gusset cups will lift and cup your assets, however the shift's drawstring neckline is meant to capture and contain the upper half of your breasts; and act as a friend once said as the 'top half of the bra' so to speak. So when you are looking for shift patterns, be sure to pick one that has a drawstring neckline. Achieving a Proper Fit In order to fit your corset or stays well, you should probably read this post on fitting before you begin construction of your stays. It will help you make sure that the stays you choose are helping you achieve the proper silhouette. I hope this little post will help you decide what works best for you, and also inspires you to make your own stays, they are not as difficult as you imagine, and you can customize them to be something extraordinary if you want. Good luck, leave comments and don't hesitate to ask questions... I'd be happy to help. ;)
One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we've made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were purchased from RedThreaded, who offers several different options. Mine is the
I've made a little more progress on the wedding stays. I've started the process of hand-sewing in a silk charmeuse lining. The lining was not incorporated into the original construction because I did not want it in front of the lacing strip. I decided it would cause too much wear on the silk…
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I've made a little more progress on the wedding stays. I've started the process of hand-sewing in a silk charmeuse lining. The lining was not incorporated into the original construction because I did not want it in front of the lacing strip. I decided it would cause too much wear on the silk…
Let's learn how to make a Regency corset! How to insert bust gussets, install a wooden busk, and create corset cording easily!
This is an 8-panelled 'jumps' pattern (with shoulder straps) inspired by an original 1730-50 design (https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O360230/jumps-unknown/) in Sizes (UK) 8 -26 (US 4 - 22), waist 25-42''/ 64-106cm, bust 31.5-49''/ 80-127cm. It is sparsely boned and quilting is recommended to give added rigidity. Cosy, warm and designed for relaxing eighteenth century style! ALSO INCLUDES A 28 PAGE MANUAL OF GENERAL CORSET CONSTRUCTION & FTTING NOTES (see video)! This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and available as an instant download - you will need to print out on size letter (A) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' and 'centre the print' is ticked in your print dialogue box. If you are using Adobe reader as your PDF Previewer you can hide any sizes and lines not required. If not, a simple seamline only pattern is given. Both patterns are nested and seam allowances are not included. Although I include a tonne of written information with this pattern, I don't include a video of how to make this corset, sorry - there are plenty of YouTube tutorials on line if you are more of a visual learner. See the photo for measurements. Hip size not stated as the tabs are designed to splay over the hips/skirt. It is recommended that you make a toile to the largest of your measurements to check the fit of the pattern – at this stage you can take in the smaller of your measurements, lengthen if need be and transfer these amendments to your pattern to ensure perfect fitting jumps. As with all corset patterns, this pattern is not a beginners level sewing project. Please take a look at my website where I have lots of information about corset making. Please remember that this pattern can't be used for commercial profit (such as a line of ready to wear corsets) - use to your hearts content, but only for yourself and clients!
This is not a printed pattern. This is a digital download. Pattern # 115 Laughing Moon Mercantile - Celebrating our 30th Year Ladies' Regency & Romantic Era Corset 1805 - 1840 with corded & Theatrical Versions of the Corset with Chemise Misses Sizes 4 - 40 - 19 Sizes Included All in the Download - Size Layers and Garment Selectable Ladies' Regency and Romantic Era Corset, Corded and Theatrical Versions, with Chemise, approximately 1805-1840. Taken from a real period corset and chemise. You can choose to print only the garment you want in the size you want. This pattern includes two versions of the corset: full traditional corset with cording, an easier theatrical version, with a short option for both. The chemise is also included. This corset has all sizes 4 - 40, both in color and black/white patterns, with size choices in the layers, so you can print out only the garment you want in the size you want. All versions of the corset can be made with front opening. View A is a traditional lightly boned, corded corset with slashed and inserted gussets. The corset is lined and corded with cotton string. It is constructed with 5 major pieces, shoulder straps, and eight gussets. The corset is bound on top and bottom. Metal eyelets were invented in 1828 and can be used, or the eyelets can be hand worked. View B is a theatrical version designed to give the same relative silhouette with a simpler construction. It has seven major pieces, shoulder straps, and two gussets. Suggestions are given for boning. Chemise: It is constructed of two major pieces with shoulder straps, sleeves, and sleeve gussets. It has a drawstring neckline all the way around. An addendum has been added to the pattern to make the short version of the corset. This is a digital download that contains multiple files. There are files for the instructions, the front and back cover of the pattern, and one Read Me First file that describes how to print the pattern. The A0 size pages are meant to be printed at your online or local copy shop that has wide format printers, or you can print them on your home printer by using the "poster" option in Acrobat. You must have Adobe ACROBAT Reader (it is free) installed on your computer in order to be able to open these pattern files. You can get the free program here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
What’s Old is New is Strange Again! Darejan, wife of Erekle II of Georgia, 18th Century As years pass, memories get a little fuzzy, facts get a bit muddled up, and stereotypes take over. We g…
I thought I would make it a separate post to highlight the technique, rather than put it as a reply to your comments. You asked about the blue strip that extends from the center front between the bra
Style discontinued: we are no longer making new orders in this style. All remaining stock is on discounted sale. Designed to be worn under mantuas and similar gowns of the late 17th century and early 18th century, our 1690s stays are a new "favourite" among historical costumers. The fashionable silhouette of the period required a rigid foundation, like these stays, to create an elongated conical torso with a wide décolletage and straight front. The long cut-in-one tabs and higher top and back edges set this style apart from our other 18th century stays, and the straps perch just on the point of the shoulder—a holdover from the wide necklines of the late 17th century. A removable wooden busk ensures a straight center front. Details: Appropriate for 1680s–1720s Buttercream cotton sateen fashion fabric outer layer English cotton coutil and twill strength/lining layers Half-boned with synthetic whalebone (This style is also available in a steel-boned version.) Plus sizes (18–26) feature additional boning for added support Removable wooden busk at the center front Center back spiral lacing with two-piece nickel grommets Alterable side seams and straps Our stays and corsets are based closely on historical pattern shapes and extant examples, but utilize theatrical construction techniques and modern materials to bring you an accurate silhouette in a sturdy, comfortable garment. You can read more about the research and inspiration for our 1690s stays on our blog. How To Pick Your Size Detailed instructions for how to wear and maintain your corset can be found on our Wear & Care page, while general ordering information can be found in our FAQ section. We also have a video walking you through all our classic corset alteration points. For custom sizing in this style, please see our Custom Classic Corset listings. You can find our line of luxury corsetry made with customizable fabrics and details at Redthreaded Atelier, and you can also contact us to discuss other custom design ideas. For standard sizes in other historical periods, please see our Classic Corset range. If you want to make your own, we have paper patterns and kits as well as print-at-home digital patterns available. Please see our Policies page for important information regarding payments, shipping, returns, and customs. International buyers are responsible for all VAT/customs fees. Under no circumstances will a shipment be marked as a "gift" or declared at a reduced value. All Redthreaded corsets are handmade in our Colorado studio.
Corded 1820s corset is supposed to be a brilliant part of biedermeier costume. It lifts the bust, creating early 19th century shape, reduces waist a bit and make the figure gracer. The frontal busk panel doesn't allow to avoid slouchig. The corset is made of satin cotton fabric and lined with cotton. It's decorated with between layers cord rows and embroidery. The busk is wooden, it can be replaced by the custom one, if you hae yours. The corset is closed on back lacing. Customization of colour, decoration and fabric is possible!
A pair of stays fit for a Bridgerton! This stunning piece is constructed with blue and ivory floral toile de jouy and plentiful blue ribbons for a classic Regency-inspired look. The corset comes with one extra long cinching ribbon to tie up the back, and trim to your measurements; as well as two smaller ribbons to adjust the length of the straps, making this piece highly versatile in accommodating different body shapes and heights. Sizing: ✧IN✧ Bust Waist S 30-34 Inches 24-28 Inches M 34-38 Inches 28-32 Inches L 38-42 Inches 30-34 Inches XL 40-44 Inches 36-40 Inches ✧CM✧ Bust Waist S 75-85 CM 60-70 CM M 85-95 CM 70-80 CM L 95-105 CM 75-85 CM XL 100-110 CM 90-100 CM Materials:100% Linen-Cotton Blend Care:Gently hand wash or dry clean only. Air dry only, hang or dry flat.
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