Making 18th Century Stays (Corset)

Next in my More Historically Accurate Demelza series, it was time to sew my 18th century stays! This garment was the ancestor of the corset-- and no, it is not intended for tight-lacing, just support and shape. It's the foundation for 18th century dress, so these needed to be finished before I could start on the rest of the outfit. This video walks through all of the steps, from pattern tracing, cutting out, sewing channels, constructing the garment, adding boning, binding the edges, and finishing with hand-sewn eyelets. While this project had some technically and physically challenging moments, and some fit issues that are unique to my body, it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. The stays are pretty, comfortable, and very supportive, and now I can start on my gown! I used linen and cotton fabrics, cable ties for boning, and a chamois leather cloth for binding. For more about my fabric and pattern choices, watch my Project Overview video : https://youtu.be/huKYyLOqVVk Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes updates, pattern diagrams, research lists, monthly video chats, and more! https://www.patreon.com/snappydragonstudios Or, you can buy me some Ko-Fi : https://ko-fi.com/snappydragon Follow me on IG for more stitchy business : @missSnappyDragon For business inquiries, send an e-mail to : SnappyDragonStitches at Gmail dot Com I do not take personal costume/sewing or research commissions. Want to send me letters? Send mail to PO Box 3884, Berkeley CA, 94703! Lette