Free stays pattern

18th century corset

Here’s my finished Regency short stays! Since asked in a previous post for more info, I thought I’d do this follow up and a brief pattern review. Sorry, I’m not going to be mod…

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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…

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Hello Everyone! Very sorry for the serious lack of west-coast entries lately. My "real" job has been all-consuming for the last couple o...

Lace-up bodice tops, corsets, stays - whatever you call them, they're a trend that's here to stay for another season. These easy corset tops are absolutely

For many, fashion is an avenue to experiment. With the debut of new high fantasy TV shows and the enduring popularity of period costume dramas, we're seeing

"Let the youthful female exhibit without shade as much of her bust as shall come within the limits of fashion, without infringing on the borders of immodesty. Let the fair of riper years appear less exposed. To sensible and tasteful women a hint is merely required." - "On the Detail of Dress," The Mirror of the Graces by a Lady of Distinction, 1811 Front-lacing Regency Short Stays Short stays, long stays, half and transitional stays! Pull up a seat and stay a while as today's post is all…

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Unleash your creativity with our Milkmaid Top Pattern Hacks. Empower your sewing skills with step-by-step instructions for any skill level, transforming the free PDF pattern into charming blouses, lovely tops, and dreamy dresses. Includes a bonus free pattern for puff sleeves, adding romantic flair.. #Dresspatterns #patterns #Dress

Here is a simple tutorial on how to make an easy Edwardian corset cover without a sewing pattern! This style of corset cover is made of embr...

I just wanted to let folks know that I have added a new page to my web site, for a free 1910s Brassiere pattern, which I have taken off an a...

Free corset sewing patterns!

Are you ready to create your own bustier pattern? Look no further, because I've got you covered! In this tutorial, I will show you how to create your own basic bustier pattern or download my free printable PDF pattern in 6 sizes and hack it into 8 different styles, including a bustier with cups, milkmaid top, bustier with sleeves or without sleeves, bustier dress, and more. This tutorial is perfect for beginners, and I will guide you step-by-step on how to resize the pattern and add perfect…

And so it starts. I decided that, in order to decide whether or not to buy a pattern for the Elizabethan corset (farthingale and bum roll)...

Don’t judge…. 2014 was a rough year! Not that I didn’t get any sewing done… quite the contrary, but somehow mixing sewing and blogging never seemed to happen. In any case, t…

There are a number of different corset boning options you will have, each with benefits and problems. I’ll try to go over some of them. Most of these options include both high and low quali…