Redthreaded stays

Beautiful corset inspired by the 16th-18th century corsets a.k.a. stays. Reversible, fully boned, sturdy, but lightweight with plastic boning. Front and back lacing design provides a great support and adjusts perfectly to the body. I offer a custom made copy of this corset in any fabric 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…

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These PDF DOWNLOAD Long Stays are appropriate for 1800-1830. They create a Jane Austen era silhouette with lifted bust. The long stays with front busk smooth the torso and provide more postural support. The short stays are great for petite wearers an...

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The 1780's stays that I made a few years back are a little tight on the bust, so I took them apart, changed a little the shape of the front panels, sewed the horizontal boning casings through all layers and added lacing on the center front. They really knew what they were doing back then; the changes were relatively easy to make. The boning is still all cane, including the heavy duty front bones. They fit a little better now and I know exactly the changes I need to make for my next stays…

UPDATE 11/25/16: 1860's corsets are now available To say that Costume College was inspiring and informative would be an enormous understatement. I came back from the conference in August with a million new ideas for new styles and products. We've been working on new materials, new patterns, new designs...so much NEW fo

This month’s featured business is perfect if you are looking to accessorize your latest Regency costume creation. With everything from patterns to finished bonnets, Timely Tresses is a great place to find all your millinery needs! They have styles spanning the late 18th century to the mid-19th century, and to date, they have published 22 patterns, 28 fashion plate collections, and 4 millinery guides. They have over 100 extant bonnets and 1,000 original fashion plates in their collection, and…

A sewing pattern review for Redthreaded Georgian Stays. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.

This year, I finally committed to building a historically accurate 18th century ensemble after having been obsessed with the fashio...