Uploaded January 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Want to learn all about 18th century corsets? Abby & Lauren talk (extensively) about stays patterns, lacing, materials, boning, fit, those weird crissy-crossy straps, binging, and lots more. Whether you're planning to sew a historical outfit or are just fascinated by corsets and underwear from the past, come with us as we dive into the ins and outs of making and wearing an 18th century corset.

This video was previous live on Facebook but is now a recording only.

How to Lengthen/Shorten Stay Patterns: blog.americanduchess.com/2018/01/how-to-lengthenshorten-18th-century.html

Redthreaded: redthreaded.com

Stays Sewing Patterns:
Simplicity 8162 - american-duchess.com/book/simplicity-pattern-8162-18th-century-underpinnings
Simplicity 8579 - american-duchess.com/book/simplicity-pattern-8579-18th-century-underpinning

Useful Books on 18th Century Stays & Corsets -
Corsets: Historical Patterns & Techniques - amzn.to/3bjhsso
Stays and Corsets: Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body - amzn.to/2Ude10D
Corsets and Crinolines - amzn.to/33KiP0z
Patterns of Fashion 5 - shop.theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/?product=patterns-of-fashion-5-the-content-cut-construction-and-context-of-bodies-stays-hoops-and-rumps-c-1595-1795

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