This 18th century corset is rigidly boned with closely spaced 1/4" steel bones and is cut to enhance and lift the bust, and shape the waist. The additional lacing up the center front allows for increased adjustment. The waist tabs, cut in one with the corset, curve and smooth over the hips. The over the shoulder straps adjust with a front tie and are basted in at the back. The straps are easily removable. Strapless stays are one of the signature looks of this period. ****************************** Features include: Ø Side seam alteration point for an adjustable fit Ø Center front and back lacing Ø Shoulder straps adjust with a front lacing and are removable Available in size small-2XL or custom made to your measurements. At checkout, please supply your bust, waist, hip and center back nape to waist measurements for us to determine your corset size. see our size chart here: https://www.periodcorsets.com/sizing-and-custom Available in 100% cotton coutil or brocade We can also make this in your fashion fabric! Convo us for details. Add a pocket to your stomacher! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1552668927/add-a-pocket ***This style is also available without center front lacing https://www.etsy.com/listing/59494969/18th-century-corset-marie-antoinette?ref=shop_home_active_2 photos property of Period Corsets®, last photo of Mercy Lewis from WGNA's Salem, see our blog posts about working with Salem and designer Joseph Porro: http://periodcorsets.blogspot.com/2016/02/dressing-coven-period-corsets-and-salem.html
17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
Our c.1790 Marie is designed to be worn with the “Round Gowns” of the late eighteenth-century. Adjustable with both center front and center back lacings, the corset shapes in under the bust. The length is cut to sit above the waist, controlling the torso through the ribcage. The boning is firm 5/16” steel. This corset has shoulder straps attached with adjustable front lacing. Add a pocket stomacher! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1552668927/add-a-pocket ****************************** Features include: Ø Side seam alteration point for an adjustable fit Ø Center front and back lacing Ø Shoulder straps adjust with a front lacing and are removable Available in size small-2XL or custom made to your measurements. At checkout, please supply your bust, waist, hip and center back nape to waist measurements for us to determine your corset size. see our size chart here: https://www.periodcorsets.com/sizing-and-custom Available in 100% cotton coutil or brocade We can also make this in your fashion fabric! Convo us for details. (see last two photos for example) photos property of Period Corsets®
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My favorite surviving 18th century stays can be found in the Victoria & Albert museums collections. As my previous stays were starting to show signs of wear, I thought it was a good time to make my version of them. The top layer is light brown cotton, the next two layers underneath are linen canvas and the lining is of fine white linen. They are completely hand stitched, mainly with pale blue linen thread, but I also used white linen occasionally and silk twist for the back lacing holes. The pattern is my own and, as I was drawing it, I tried to achieve a close resemblance to the original stays but also to achieve a better fit than in all my previous stays. I have an x body type, and my previous stays have been too tubular to fit me well. I used cane for boning. I was planning on experimenting with high land cattle horn for durability, but as I haven't had problem with snapping in my previous stays and these were to become almost fully boned, I chose 1/4 inch wide flat caning that I narrowed down to an almost tooth pick width of 2-3 mm. The front and back bones are narrowed down from a sturdier 1/2 inch wide flat cane. The seams are covered with narrow silk ribbon and the stays are bound with straight cut self fabric strips as it looks like it was done that way in the original stays too. Armholes are bound with ivory chamois leather. Close-ups The construction: First I outlined the pieces by stitching around the edges through all three layers. After they were outlined, I stitched the boning channels. Then I boned the channels. I turned under the center front and center back edges and made the lacing holes. Then I turned under the seam allowances and whip stitched them down. I joined the pieces by whip stitching, covered the seams and started binding the stays. I finished the binding an added shoulder traps. The last step was adding the lining.
Reversible historical 18th century stays, made out of linen or cotton and layered with horsehair to stiffen the fabric. The corset is tied in the back, the straps in this model are connected to the back and can be adjusted it the front. The metal boning provides structure and support, and the wide steel front panel(busk) creates the recognisable style of the era. The corset could be modified to be more historically accurate, if needed. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any colour you like, we can discuss all the available options to pick a perfect one for you. When choosing a corset size, please go for your natural waist measurement. Please mention the following measurements, when placing your order: Bust Waist Armpit To Waist Back Waist Front Waist How it’s done: All handmade items in this shop are made from dead stock and leftover fabrics, which have been purchased from the large manufacturers or sourced locally. Handmade items are made to measure, resulting in a unique and fully custom made piece. The creation process requires the help and investment of both parties. I highly value my customer's creativity and freedom of choice. Together we can co-design the perfect stays/corset, dress etc., that you've always dreamed of. Please note: If you need a custom piece for a special occasion, please, make sure to place your order 2-3 months prior the event. Seller is not responsible for post delay and the safely of the package, after it leaves the country of origin.
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18th Century Front and Back Laced Coloured Linen Corset stays Historical Reenactment Costumes UnderGarments Beautiful 18th century under corset even Marie Antoinette would be envious. Made from Colored 100% Linen with several colour options available see pics for colours. The lining is made from three layers of cotton which sandwich together to form the sewn channels that the synthetic whale boning sits. Metal eyelets run along the back and front so the Stays can be laced on both sides. A boned stomacher slots in to the front lacing to cover the lace gap. The corset it has a very low neck line curving around about 2 cm above mid bust level. This is best for average body length and shorter body shapes. Sizes i Offer (Please Message if you unsure which size would be best for you) Size 6 (Waist size 25-27”) (Bust Size 33-37”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 8 (Waist size 26-28”) (Bust Size 34-38”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 10 (Waist size 28-30”) (Bust Size 35-39”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 12 (Waist size 29-32”) (Bust Size 36-40”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 14 (Waist size 32-35”) (Bust Size 38-42”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 16 (Waist size 34-37”) (Bust Size 39-43”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Size 18 (Waist size 36-39”) (Bust Size 42-46”) (Mid bust to Waist 6-8") Lavender and pink are edged in blue bias binding Black is edged in Black bias binding Teal and aqua are edged in pink bias binding Cream in cram bias White in white bias All other colors are edged in Brown bias binding This is a made to order item we require your phone number for us to post your order as the parcel carrier requires it. Please put this in the order notes. If you are looking for changes or customization with color, sizes or other please feel free to contact me to see if i can do it. Please allow for 3-5 weeks for it to be made as the item is made to order. (if you are in need of this product quickly please drop a message so i can see if i can get one out quicker to you) We are an English based company If you are UK(England) Based you can expect the order on average 2-3 days after the day it has shipped Across seas post takes longer so please keep this in mind when ordering Most over seas packages get delivered between 5 to 10 days but on occasion can take up to 14 days
Handmade 18th century stays made from a sturdy cotton canvas, with coutil interlining, and a satin lining. The stays are finished with extreme care to detail with velvet ribbon lacing, metal eyelets, and cotton binding with a hand-sewn finish. Fully boned with 24 pieces of spiral steel bones cut and tipped specifically for this corset. These are incredibly expensive materials, and make the stays much more durable and sturdy than plastic boned stays. Size is a UK 8 - also shown modeled on a UK 8 size model. Can be worn on its own, or over a chemise, dress, or cotton broderie top for the perfect cottagecore look. This is a one of a kind corset, created with a designer fabric purchased in Norway that I am now out of. Ready to ship, and should arrive at most UK destinations within 3-5 working days, and internationally within two weeks. Any questions, feel free to ask! (Please note the white blouse is only shown for styling purposes and not included).
This is simple stays tailored according to 18th century fashion. This is "light" version of fully filled with stays corset, and soft boned. Stays made for comfortable wearing as in casual life as during thematic events. Simple and very good adopted for wearing under light gowns. There is front lacing in this stays. There is front lacing in this stays. This corset model we tailor of black in flowers tapestry fabric. “XS” size is best for these measurements: Bust 80cm-87cm Waist 60cm-67cm “S” size is best for these measurements: Bust 88cm-95cm Waist 68cm-75cm “M” size is best for these measurements: Bust 96cm-103cm Waist 76cm-83cm “L” size is best for these measurements: Bust 104cm-111cm Waist 84cm-91cm “XL” size is best for these measurements: Bust 112cm-119cm Waist 92cm-99cm “XXL” size is best for these measurements: Bust 120cm-127cm Waist 100cm-107cm
Our c.1725 Louisa creates a shapely, triangular form, using 1/4" steel and spiral bones, and two layers of coutil. The corset is cut to enhance and lift the bust, and shape the waist. The waist tabs, cut in one with the corset, curve over the hips. The shoulder straps are optional, as this style was often seen without straps. These corsets feature: Ø Side seam alteration point for an adjustable fit Ø Center back lacing Ø Removable straps, alterable for the perfect fit Ø Fabric has been pre-washed so you can hand wash your corset without any worry about shrinking Please provide your measurements at checkout for a custom fit -Bust -Waist -Hip -Center back nape to waist (from the base of your neck to your natural waist) -Height -Outseam See our size chart here: https://www.periodcorsets.com/sizing-and-custom Unsure of your size? Convo me for help! Available in cotton coutil or brocade. Convo us for custom fabric options and flat-lining to your own fashion fabric. photo property of Period Corsets®
18th century stay. To be used for fêtes galantes, cosplay or other parties. Eyelets metal, boning plastic tierib. Cotton Updated 01-01-2024 a very happy and stylist new year! Currently waitingtime for new orders to be shipped is about 2-4 weeks. All stays are made according to you provided measurements. The stays will normally have a gap for lacing of about 5 cm/ 2 inches. To be sure about the perfect size please measure your bust (A) and waist (B) with a measuring tape all around. Also please measure F (see picture) just in the front. Please mention them in personalization as well. If you have a long frame, please also mention your backlength (D) from the prominent neck vertebra until your waistline. If you have a color / type of fabric in mind that is not in one of the 3 listings please send me an email so I can see if your desired fabric is available at the store or online. Anja
I have just over a month to make an 18th century ensemble for myself. There's a Rococo picnic I want to attend happening at the end of April. At this moment, I have nothing quite acceptable to wear. My 18th century wardrobe currently consists of a shift, an under petticoat, a pair of shoes, and a white linen cap (not yet blogged). A few more layers are required for me to be a properly dressed Rococo lady. The stays I've been procrastinating on for well over a year? Yeah, those have got to happen. Now. And the gowns I've been dreaming of? It's time to make one reality. For the stays I've decided to use Simplicity 8579 - one of the 18th century patterns Simplicity produced as a collaboration with American Duchess. I'll be altering it somewhat to lace up in the front as well as the back, since back-lacing only stays sound difficult to put on one's self without assistance. Stays with lacing up both the front and the back are a historically accurate option and would seem to be more user-friendly. Picking the pattern was easy. Deciding to make the stays both front and back lacing was also easy. My procrastination has had nothing to do with either of these things, and everything to do with the next step of the project, possibly the most important part of the whole stay and corset making process - making the mock-up. I do not enjoy making mock-ups whatsoever. Now, I do know their value, and I've never regretted making a mock-up (and have regretted not making a mock-up), but I just generally don't like making them. Thus, I've avoided making my mock-up stays, and thus my actual stays as long as possible. Due to my immediate need of an 18th century outfit, my time of mock-up avoidance was forced to an end last week. I made my mock-up. Out of cardboard. 18th century stays are often fully boned, thus more rigid than a Victorian corset. Making a fully boned mock-up sounded tortuous. (This is part of the reason I've avoided making a stays for so long.) However, a few months ago, I learned in one of the 18th century sewing groups I'm a part of on Facebook, that non-corrugated cardboard (like the stuff cereal boxes are made from) works well for making stay mock-ups. The stiffness apparently nicely simulates the structure of fully-boned stays. This concept made the stay mocking-up process seem a lot more approachable. I just so happened to have two large sheets of this type of cardboard on hand. So last week I traced my pattern onto the cardboard, cut it out, taped it together, punched holes in the edges for lacing, and tried the cardboard stays on. They actually looked like stays! And they fit pretty darned decent! And took way less time to make than a fabric mock-up would have! There were only a couple small fit changes I needed to make. First I lowered the armscyes slightly so they wouldn't dig into my armpits. Then I took a bit of width off the top of the center front edge for better bust support. I laced myself back into the cardboard stays, and. . . They fit!! So now that the pesky mock-up stage is out of the way, I can cut out my actual stays, sew them up, then make this dress: A sacque-back gown, which will be machine sewn, in a rather inaccurate fabric. But, I'll tell you all about that later. Right now I'd better get to sewing all the boning channels on my stays!
What color will you choose? Made of rich Dupioni Silk, these stays are custom made to your measurements in the color of your choice. Choose from a rainbow of silks- see colors here: https://www.silkbaron.com/searchresults.asp?cat=1818 (We recommend ordering swatches before deciding on your final color) Pink corset on model is a custom fabric. We can construct in any custom fabric (added fees depending on materials) This 18th century corset is rigidly boned with closely spaced 1/4" steel bones and is cut to enhance and lift the bust, and shape the waist. The additional lacing up the center front allows for increased adjustment. The waist tabs, cut in one with the corset, curve and smooth over the hips. The over the shoulder straps adjust with a front tie and are basted in at the back. The straps are easily removable. Strapless stays are one of the signature looks of this period. ****************************** Features include: Ø Side seam alteration point for an adjustable fit Ø Center front and back lacing Ø Shoulder straps adjust with a front lacing and are removable Available in size small-2XL or custom made to your measurements (custom sizing may incur an additional pattern fee) At checkout, please supply your bust, waist, hip and center back nape to waist measurements for us to determine your corset size. size chart available here: https://www.periodcorsets.com/sizing-and-custom Also available in 100% cotton coutil or brocade https://www.etsy.com/listing/480293324/18th-century-marie-antoinette-corset ***This style is also available without center front lacing https://www.etsy.com/listing/59494969/18th-century-corset-marie-antoinette Custom corsets are not available for returns photos property of Period Corsets®
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Inspired by the mid 18th century stays, this particular piece features a wide modesty panel and a double amount of metal eyelets/grommets for maximum comfort and support. The modesty panel features a machine embroidery of a human heart The shape and height of the midbust bodice can be easily altered and adjusted to the desired silhouette by changing the length of the shoulder straps and tightness of lacing. The corset has both front and back lacing, which makes any adjustments a very easy task. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any colour you like, we can discuss all the available options to pick a perfect one for you. When choosing a corset size, please go for your natural waist measurement. Please mention the following measurements, when placing your order: Bust Waist Armpit To Waist Back Waist Front Waist How it’s done: All handmade items in this shop are made from dead stock and leftover fabrics, which have been purchased from the large manufacturers or sourced locally. Handmade items are made to measure, resulting in a unique and fully custom made piece. The creation process requires the help and investment of both parties. I highly value my customer's creativity and freedom of choice. Together we can co-design the perfect stays/corset, dress etc., that you've always dreamed of. Please note: If you need a custom piece for a special occasion, please, make sure to place your order 2-3 months prior the event. Seller is not responsible for post delay and the safely of the package, after it leaves the country of origin.