Short stays

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…

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…

The newt project for Lauren the Silhouettist is a pair of Regency short stays. We first took a look at what's out there, for inspiration: Transitional 1790s (left) and long busked stays (later 1800) Transitional stays showing tabs and drawstring. Transitional Stays pattern from Past Patterns. The Regency Sports

1810's underpinnings: chemise, short stays using Redthreaded pattern, and petticoat with pintucks, corded hem, and straps. All fabrics are 100% cotton. Empire waistline, puff sleeves, cottagecore, gores

Short Stays

"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…

Early 1800s cross between a bra and stays.

c. 1790 Corset or Stays. Victoria and Albert Museum.

Regency Short Stays Cotton Corset Half Stays Historical Austen Era Underpinning - Ready to ship

Regency short stays.

Oh, look! I actually remembered to take a picture of something in progress! I’m the worst at blogging progress on projects unless they’re of a massive undertaking. This is borderline time consuming, so here she is! I’m working on making up my first pair of Regency short stays. Short stays are basically a Regency equivalent […]Continue Reading...

A rather frustrating Regency wrap corset a la Paresseuse - The Dreamstress

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...

Learn about proper Regency underpinnings, including petticoats, stays and shifts...

I have been on a wild cleaning spree since David went back to work after his Christmas break. The tree is taken down and the ornaments and decorations packed away. Today I swept everything up downstairs and mopped everything and dusted everything. Two days ago I spent three hours cleaning our tiny closet of a bathroom. With great joy did I vehemently scrub away the soap-spots on the tub with a bristle brush and baking soda! I've reorganized the office and sewing room, hung new pictures…

Bust bodice of cotton, England, 1820-1829

On Monday this week I decided that time was ripe for a new pair of short stays. I used the same pattern I drafted for the first pair I made and decided to make them a bit sturdier than the previous pair. I found a piece of mint green taffeta in my stash just enough for this project and made that the top layer of the stays. I cut the middle layer of hard-wearing cotton (they call it "raw fabric" in the shop) and made the lining out of some mint green cotton I had lying around. I also decided…