At some point early on, I decided I was faster without pins so I got out of the habit of using them. I still use pins or clips for more tricky things though :)
I had to take a time out from watching this to say you're awesome. Don't get me wrong I'm 100% in favor of historical accuracy. That said, many of the materials used originally don't even exist anymore. Only a small fraction of ALL the garments from that time period survived. That means no matter what, we're making educated guesses. And if we're doing that, then why not be open about changes that enhance accessibility? I'm also glad you couldn't remember what fabric exactly you bought, it kind of makes it easier to not be swayed when buying. Just get whatever tightly woven, non stretch, natural fiber (only so you don't roast or get stinky!) material you can afford.
You've pretty much covered my sewing materials philosophy! I think we should all just do our best with what we have and not worry if others try to be more or less accurate than we are. The important thing is that we enjoy this! I'm actually working on a Victorian Undergarments companion series for this. I hope you'll check it out in the fall!
Thank you for posting this! I'm in the middle of making this stay right now. Your video fills in the gaps between the pattern instructions and the American Duchess book.
I am soooo happy about this video. I find the “historically accurate” stays daunting and intimidating! After this video, I think I can use a pattern and modern materials. Thank you!
Hi, I just wanted to know how did you alter the pattern to be front and back laced. I've seen the entire video, you mention it but don't elaborate. Maybe I missed it, I don't understand a lot of technical terms (I have never sewn anything like this, let alone used a pattern). My question is did you reduced the front seam in any way before cutting, or, when you fold the front seam and sew, that is you reduction? Sorry if you don't understand my question, please say so, and I will try to elaborate more. Love from Portugal.
Hi! It's been a while since I made these, but I'm pretty sure I didn't add or subtract anything from the front in order to make them front lacing. Rather than sew the center front of one to the center front of the other, I think I just folded the seam allowance under the corset and just stitched it down along the boning channels it overlapped. I hope that made sense :)
Support group for people binding the tabs/skirts made me crack up. I’m actually hand stitching down the last two inches of my binding on the bottom right now. 😂
Thank you father video, I am making these stays, I really appreciate that you show how to make them do up in the front as well as the back. Can you tell me what size grommets you used? Thanks Dawn
I'm sorry, I don't remember the size of the grommets I used. They were likely Size 00 or 0 since those are the only sizes I use. I'm not sure which I used here though. I wish I could be more helpful.
Just commenting to boost the algorithm. I think your fashion fabric is beautiful. I like the pink edging too. I am hand stitching pockets, rather than making stays.
Hurray for boosting the Algorithm! :D Thank you! I really think the pink binding helps make it pop and I'm glad you appreciate it too! Watching videos related to what you're making can be a really great motivator and I would say stays and pockets are related :)
@@HattoHem I agree, the solid color is very striking. I like that such a subtle and soft color can be bold. I can see how pockets are similar to stays: . They have to be placed just so. They have tucks & corners. If they are the wrong size they don't work. I finished putting them on, now I have to add some trim, before I forget. Did you ever get a picture of your stays on you? Even a snapshot, for us curious folk? I asked because maybe I overlooked it? I don't expect you to risk your baby just to show stays in life, rather than stills.
@@catherinejustcatherine1778 I wear the stays at the end of the last video of the series. This is early days for my videos so I don't remember if I have any close ups. I might have a picture on my Instagram though (which is hattohem)
I have duck cotton canvas, a printed cotton and a layer of muslin. Do you think i should do the two layers if the canvas and then the 1 of printed cotton or just stick to the muslin and printed cotton with 1 layer of canvas.
I've never made stays using duck cotton, so the only thing I can suggest is making a quick mockup of the duck on its own, then layer the two halves on top of each other to simulate two layers and judge which seems to be better. I wish I could give better advice on this, but it's down to your preference
Out of curiousitu, what’s the difference between the two patterns for stays from simplicity? You mentioned that 8162 is not historically accurate compared to 8579, what’s the difference between them that makes it so?
Melissa Case thanks so much! I’m an absolute baby at historical costuming and I’m only beginning to delve into all of this so your insight was awesomely helpful! I already own simplicity 8162 since I want to recreate Eliza Schuyler’s dress from Hamilton and I wanted to try to blend historical sewing with theather costuming for it ^_^ thanks so much!!!
@@HattoHem that is useful information. I noticed the pattern called for cable ties at least 15 inches long, but the 14 inch long ties were easier to find.
Just ordered the pattern but remembered that I need eyelets, a ribbon, fabric, rulers, paper, tracing papers and boning. My wallet is crying. Too bad I left most of my sewing materials in my mum's house.
Well, the fabric is a start, right? :D A ruler and paper would be helpful if you're not cutting out the pattern, but just tracing and sewing the boning channels will keep you busy for a bit!
