Corded corset pattern

The 1780's stays that I made a few years back are a little tight on the bust, so I took them apart, changed a little the shape of the front panels, sewed the horizontal boning casings through all layers and added lacing on the center front. They really knew what they were doing back then; the changes were relatively easy to make. The boning is still all cane, including the heavy duty front bones. They fit a little better now and I know exactly the changes I need to make for my next stays…

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A couple of years ago I made a short foray from 18th century costume making into Victorian corset making. While I love the result, the corset unfortunately turned out a bit too large so I never got around posting about it or making anything else from this period. However, a while back one of my friends allowed me to take photos of the corset while she tried it on so I finally get to show it to you. The pattern for this corset is the "ref P" style from Atelier Sylphe. I made only a couple of…

These stays are certainly the most complex cording project I've done, so I wanted to share how I've been going about it! First off, I'm using a totally different cording method than the ones shown in my Making a Corded Petticoat post. In both methods shown in that tutorial, the cord was put in place first and its channel was sewn around it. Those methods work just fine for a corded petticoat, but won't work very well for these stays. Instead, I'm sewing channels into the fabric first, then…

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This is my attempt at creating a late nineteenth century corded corset. I found the pattern quite challenging but I feel the result is well ...

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Sewing Pattern Make Historical Corsets for Women Uncut and Factory Folded This listing is for one sewing pattern to make all of the items listed below. Directions and pattern pieces are included. Please note that anything else shown as well as any fabric or supplies needed are not included. Complete your historical look with any of these corsets! Sew a corset that is lined and has eyelets and ribbon or cording. Make with or without peplum or front flounce accent. Straps can be classic…