Making 18th Century Stays by HAND - Historical Corsets

If you’re struggling, consider therapy with the sponsor BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/bellamae for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs. 50 hours of hand-sewing to get this project done! Crazy? Yes! A project that made me so happy? Yes! Watch the journey of hand-sewing my very first stays! ——— This Project ——— Making the Chemise/Shift: https://youtu.be/muz09jxbwqs The Under-Petticoat: https://youtu.be/hVyhNUdoQpc The False Rump: https://youtu.be/W85rDynqmMY ——— References ——— The Blog Post Tutorial: https://mantuamakeratmidnight.wordpress.com/tutorials/making-stays-1730-1780/ The V&A Red Stays: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O13864/stays-unknown/ ——— Tools & Supplies Used ——— Chaco Liner Marker (chalk wheel): https://amzn.to/45Sqg4z My Favorite Thimble: https://amzn.to/3sAcohh Awl: https://corsetmaking.com/corsetmakers-awl.html Leather Shammy for Binding: https://amzn.to/45RGXNA Main Linen Thread: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/threads/products/30-3-tailors-linen-thread-large-spool?variant=32421391466583 Thicker Linen Thread for Eyelets: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/threads/products/tailors-thread-heavy "Linen" (it's actually hemp) Fabric Used: https://www.dharmatrading.com/fabric/100-hemp-summercloth.html 3/8 Inch Boning: https://corsetmaking.com/german-plastic-boning-10mm-x-1mm.html 1/4 inch Boning: https://corsetmaking.com/german-plastic-boning-7mm-x-1mm.html 3/16