(French below) Print-at-home PDF sewing pattern for the realization of a late 18th century stays (1780-90). The pattern includes sizes from 0 up to 22 (US Sizes) / from 4 up to 26 (UK Sizes) Instant download: Files will be sent to you as soon as the payment is confirmed, therefore exchange or refund cannot be accepted. If you require any further information or if there are any problems, please contact me. The sewing pattern is composed of 5 different pieces, available in several standard sizes. If you wish to receive a custom size pattern, please purchase from my other ad entitled "made-to-measure". The design of the pattern includes an area for horizontal whalebone that can be embroidered at your convenience: please note that neither the design nor the embroidery file visible on my creation are included in the pattern. The stays have back lacing and a small front lacing that stops at the waist for a better chest fit. The pattern is elaborated with a small size reduction (around 9%) Content of your purchase: With your order, you will receive the following: - A calibration test PDF for your A4 prints - The 1/1 scale sewing pattern of either 6 or 8 A4 sheets depending on the size chosen - A step-by-step illustrated guide to making this pair of stays in a modern way (in French and in English). Note: this pattern is historically accurate. This means that it can also be used for historical re-enactment (with the appropriate fabrics and assembly technique). Feel free to express your creativity and adapt it to your own knowledge! Tips to find your right size: Please use the measurements table to help determine the size you need. If you hesitate between two sizes, choose the smallest one: you can always adjust with the lacing by loosening it (the other way around would be more complicated) - If you have different proportions (12 for Bust and 10 for Waist), favor the measurement of the waist (10 Size pattern). - If you want a pattern perfectly tailored to you, I strongly recommend you opt for the purchase of a “made-to-measure” sewing pattern (See the "made-to-measure" ad available in my shop). Indeed, changing the proportions of a fully boned stay is very complicated if you do not master the method of 18th century stays. The pattern includes the following indications: Seam lines, 1/2" seam allowances, notches located at the bust and waist lines, complete drawing of boning channels and tabs, location of the eyelets for a spiral lacing, grainline and measurements of the material. Pattern fabric requirement (quantities are indicated in the pattern): - Outer and lining fabric, cotton fusible interfacing, drill (or thick cotton serge), thin bias or twill tape, lacing tape, grommets, reed boning. Required Skills: Worked on the guide so that it could be understood by an intermediate-skilled tailor. Don't need to be a confirmed corset maker to make this pair of stays, just need to know how to sew straight (useful when sewing boning channels that are close to one another). The only skill you will need is patience, some steps are time-consuming (inserting reed boning and sewing the bias all along the tabs), but nothing technically complicated. Note: stays pictured is for illustration purpose only, it is not for sale. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PDF pattern to print for the realization of a boned body from the end of the 18th century (1780-90). Sizes included in the pattern: from 32 to 54. Instant download : The files will be sent to you as soon as the payment has been validated, which is why I do not accept exchanges or returns. In case of problem, do not hesitate to contact me! This is a pattern made up of 5 pieces, available in several standard sizes but also available made-to-measure (see the other ad entitled "made-to-measure"). The design of the model includes an area for the horizontal boning which can be embroidered at your convenience: be careful, neither the drawing nor the embroidery file visible on my creation are included in the pattern. The boned body has a lacing in the back and a small front chest adjustment lacing that stops at the waist for a better fit. The pattern foresees a small reduction in size (about 9%) Contents of your purchase: With your purchase, you will receive the following: - A calibration test page for your prints on A4 sheet - The 1/1 scale pattern made up of 6 or 8 A4 depending on the size chosen - The assembly instructions (in French and English) illustrated with photos, explaining step by step how to make this boned body in a modern way. Note: this pattern is historically compatible. This means that it can also be used for historical reenactment with appropriate fabric choices and assembly techniques. Everyone is free to express their creativity and their own knowledge! Tips for choosing your size: Please refer to the measurement chart to choose your size. - If you hesitate between two sizes, take the smaller one: you can always play with the lacing by loosening it (the reverse is more complicated) - If you have different proportions (Chest in 40 and Waist in 38), prefer the size measurement (boss in size 38). - If you want a pattern perfectly to your measurements, I strongly advise you to opt for the purchase of a made-to-measure pattern (See the "made-to-measure" ad available in my shop). Indeed, changing the proportions of a whale body can be very complex if you do not know the cone pattern method. Indications included in the pattern: Seam lines, 1.5cm seam allowances, fitting marks located at the chest and waist lines, complete design of the whale compartments, location of the eyelets for spiral lacing, indications of straight grain and measurements of the material . Necessary material (the quantities are notified on the pattern) Outer fabric, interlining, ticking (or stiff cotton twill), lining fabric, rattan stays, metal eyelets, twill bias or tape, lacing tape. Required Skills : I have worked on the instructions so that it is understandable by an intermediate designer. No need to be an experienced corset-maker to make this boned body, you just need to know how to sew straight (useful for fairly close boning lockers). The only essential skill is patience because some steps are long (inserting the stays and sewing the ribbon along the tassets): but nothing technically complicated. Note: The whale body in illustration is not for sale