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/custo...

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:
   / @nicolerudolph  

Socials
Instagram:   / thenicolerudolph  
Twitch:   / nicolerudolph  
Tiktok:   / nicole_rudolph  
Patreon:   / nicolerudolph  

Contact for sponsorships: [email protected]
Contact for nonbusiness enquiries: [email protected]

Edited with DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
Music via Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com

00:00 History
03:43 Diagrams & Designs
08:39 Sizing Up
10:46 Style & Fit
17:10 Supplies