How to sew stays

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...

Today I thought I would share a great way to take your garment sewing to the next level with a grosgrain waist stay. A waist stay relieves...

Sew a simple unboned historical peasant bodice with front lacing for historical reenactment or as modern cottagecore lace-up corset top!

*** Well...it's been four years since I decided to jump into 16th century costuming, and while I still haven't started that elusive fitted gown (someday!!) I do finally have a second outfit! Hooray! And to be honest I actually really enjoyed the whole experience and am pretty please with the final result (a few small errors notwithstanding). This the first sewing project that moved from conception to completion without any major changes or setbacks. For the most part... This outfit actually…

I have been working really, really hard these past few days on the Frankencorset to try and have it in wearable shape for a Costumer's Gu...

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…

Find The Guide to: Sewing your own 18th century stays using your custom drafted pattern by Alicia Schult at Blurb Books. PLEASE NOTE: We no longer are offering c...

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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Two Nerdy History Girls: How to Lace Your Stays by Yourself, c. 1770