The one beautiful thing I like about our community is the inspiration we get from each other. Sabine at
http://kleidungum1800.blogspot.com inspired me to make a similar corset to the one she posted about on: February 15th 2013
http://kleidungum1800.blogspot.com/2013/02/half-stays-la-paresseuse.html, These half stays intrigued me and I wanted a pair as later on this year I will be attending Regency boating event in October. Also, necessity continued to rule the day! Two current events (June 3rd and June 23rd) prompted the need for a new18th century corset and a 19th century corset. I have an 18th century corset but though it works, the fit is not good. It ended up too long wasted and I lost some weight so it just didn't lace up well. The Victorian was to replace the pretty little one that I was so proud of but made the HUGE mistake of not interlining it and after two wearings the bones came jabbing through the silk. Booooooo :(
I am not the best corset maker on the planet but I always give it a good try. So, let's start with the Regency one as that is the one I made and finished first.
Following - visually - what Sabine had laid out and researched, I draped a pattern and fiddled with it till I had something similar to what she devised and would fit me.
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| Pinned for a fitting. |
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| During construction - a detail of cording and bust gussets. |
Okay, I am not wearing a period chemise - sorry folks, but this is it done and on!
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These half stays are perfect for me. They hold up and support comfortably!
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The Regency outfit I have in mind is the Kyoto Redingote in red wool. Do you know the one?
Yes, this one! I have absolutely adored this Redingote for many years. Boating on our Bay is very chilly and windy so I hope to find a nice wool for this. If I can find the red, great. If not it will probably be dark blue or whatever I can find that will work. I am worried about the chapeaux for the outing. We will be on 18th century sailing vessels, on the bay with hopefully a good wind for a good sail but that doesn't bode well for bonnets! Any suggestions?
Thank you Sabine for your research and inspiration. You rock! :)
Stay tuned for Corsets! Corsets! Part 2
18th century corset
