Regency short stays
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This is a lightweight 3-panel (plus gusset cups and shoulder straps) per side (or 5 in total if cutting the centre front as one piece) early nineteenth century Regency stays/bodice PDF pattern in sizes under-bust 26-40''/68-101cm approx. cup sizes A-E - 11 sizes. Note that large bust sizes will not get sufficient support from this design and gussets have been sized to a maximum of an E cup which is 6'' larger than the stated under-bust. The key measurement to take when referring to the size chart is your under-bust - ensure a horizontal tape is snug at the point where your bra band comfortably sits. Although referred to as stays the design makes an excellent alternative to a bra - instead of ties at the strap, why not use a covered piece of elastic for comfort at the shoulder? The design is lightly boned at the CF and CB and has a corded panel at the mid section although this can be omitted or substituted for synthetic whalebone (or light steel spirals). As was fashionable during this era, the silhouette is of a push-up bust effect -if you do not like this 'shelf-effect' this pattern isn't for you! The corset length measures 12-14.5cm at the centre front and 15cm at the back (depending on size).
This pattern also features in my pattern collection '200 years of corset design reimagined' - a cost-effective way of procuring lots of different inspiring designs from 1715-1915, and my Regency Collection - a value for money collection of three designs inspired by this era.
This design is a derivative of the Transitional stays pattern (1790's) that was developed based on the V&A's extant example. The difference is that there is no skirt (tabs), it is shorter and there are bust gussets rather that a cup drawn in to size. There is also an expandable front modesty panel that the transitional stays does not have. It is geared more towards the Regency 'proper' period of 1811-20 when stays were at their shortest.
Note – there is no lacing gap factored into this design. If you would prefer your stays to have a smaller lacing gap, make one or two sizes larger. Seam allowances are not included on this pattern.
ALSO INCLUDES A 25 PAGE DOCUMENT OF CORSET CONSTRUCTION NOTES!
This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and available as an instant PDF download - you will need to print out on size letter (A) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' and 'centre the print' is ticked in your print dialogue box.
Please take a look at my website www.corsetsbycaroline.co.uk where I have lots of information about corset making and where it is more cost-effective to buy this design (non EU countries only sorry).
There are no restrictions on the use of this pattern - use to your heart's content. I simply ask that you don't pass on the file or use it to, say, profit from a line of ready-to-wear corsets.
This pattern also features in my pattern collection '200 years of corset design reimagined' - a cost-effective way of procuring lots of different inspiring designs from 1715-1915, and my Regency Collection - a value for money collection of three designs inspired by this era.
This design is a derivative of the Transitional stays pattern (1790's) that was developed based on the V&A's extant example. The difference is that there is no skirt (tabs), it is shorter and there are bust gussets rather that a cup drawn in to size. There is also an expandable front modesty panel that the transitional stays does not have. It is geared more towards the Regency 'proper' period of 1811-20 when stays were at their shortest.
Note – there is no lacing gap factored into this design. If you would prefer your stays to have a smaller lacing gap, make one or two sizes larger. Seam allowances are not included on this pattern.
ALSO INCLUDES A 25 PAGE DOCUMENT OF CORSET CONSTRUCTION NOTES!
This pattern is drafted in AutoCAD and available as an instant PDF download - you will need to print out on size letter (A) or A4 paper, making sure 'actual size' and 'centre the print' is ticked in your print dialogue box.
Please take a look at my website www.corsetsbycaroline.co.uk where I have lots of information about corset making and where it is more cost-effective to buy this design (non EU countries only sorry).
There are no restrictions on the use of this pattern - use to your heart's content. I simply ask that you don't pass on the file or use it to, say, profit from a line of ready-to-wear corsets.
