Uploaded April 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Simplicity 8162 18th Century Underpinnings - amzn.to/2nVdi2g
Simplicity 816118th Century Gown - amzn.to/2nVnEPJ

Binding all those tabs on your Simplicity 18th Century stays is tricky. The best material for the job is leather, a durable and historically accurate choice - here Lauren from American Duchess demonstrates seam covering, underarm patches, and binding the top and bottom of her 18th century stays with chamois leather.

Not quite ready for this madness? Check out the previous 18th century Pattern Hacks:
- Stays Q&A pt 1 - youtu.be/_t9QoGET-Nc
- Stays Q& A pt 2 - youtu.be/lrBZ9FxXGaU
- Redrawing Boning Channels pt 1 - youtu.be/7N0RcRn1RUM
- Redrawing Boning Channels pt 2 - youtu.be/13ZTDSCfTjU
- Adding Boning - youtu.be/zbEQAqTu06U