Making 18th century Stays for the Ideal Body Shape : Historical Undergarments

Where do you start with a new pair of stays when it's been years and nothing fits any more? I'm sizing up my old pattern and altering it to a slightly different style to start this massive project. I want to stick with the 1780s silhouette, but a new challenge is in order! The museum extant that I chose for inspiration has a complex structure and shape that I am incredibly curious to try out. Handbound Historical Costumes: https://handboundcostumes.co.uk/customer-care/customer-library/1741-2/fully-boned-stays-1962-1-8/ While sewing stays and corsets can be daunting projects, taking the process in smaller steps can break down the difficult parts. This week we're looking at the history and basic lines of stays to see how connected the various styles and eras actually are, before adjusting the pattern and assembling supplies. With a little bit of making buckram in the middle. Supplies B&T: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/ Silk Cords: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AtelierMiyabi Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCca-WkVPVe9nzs2iFct4wxg/join Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenicolerudolph/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nicolerudolph Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole_rudolph Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nicolerudolph Contact for sponsorships: nicoler@viralnationtalent.com Contact for non-sponsor enquiries: RudolphQuestions@gmail.com Edited with DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolv