|
|
Post by Eleanor on Mar 1, 2011 9:35:34 GMT -5
If you were going to buy one book to assist you in making stays, which would it be?
I'm an experienced seamstress, but do not have much experience with stays, so I'm looking for a good book to help me with fitting and pattern making.
Any suggestions?
|
|
|
|
Post by dawnluckham on Mar 1, 2011 10:09:21 GMT -5
“The Basics of Corsetbuilding” by Linda Sparks (of Farthingales) is the best sewing/construction “how-to” book I know of. www.amazon.com/Basics-Corset-Building-Handbook-Beginners/dp/0312535732 It covers all the tiny and big details: Things like: Marking your pattern and marking your pattern pieces. How do I cut spiral boning? What are the kinds of boning out there? When do I understitich? How do I put in eyelets? This book uses a Victorian style corset as the basis for the instruction, but the information will transfer to your Regency era long stays (or any other corset style out there). As this is a Victorian style corset, there is a separating metal busk that is installed. If you’re working with the Mantua Maker corset pattern, the pattern instructions will tell you how to make your busk pocket for your wooden busk. If you’re looking for graphed patterns for a variety of corsets, “Corsets: Historical Patterns & Techniques” by Jill Salen is an excellent source for information. www.amazon.com/Corsets-Historical-Techniques-Jill-Salen/dp/0896762610/ref=pd_sim_b_1 |
|
|
|
Post by Eleanor on Mar 1, 2011 11:18:06 GMT -5
Thank you, so much, Dawn! "I am most exceedingly obliged!" :-)
|
|
|
|
Post by Izodiea on Mar 1, 2011 19:21:57 GMT -5
Period Costumes for stage and screen (The 19th century one) also has a section specifically about regency stays. It is maybe 5-10 pages of the book + the pattern. I'd see if you have a friend or library you can barrow it from if all you want is the stays info, the book itself is a bit pricey.
|
|
|
|
Post by francesgrimble on Jul 28, 2011 12:42:57 GMT -5
My book The Lady's Stratagem: A Repository of 1820s Directions for the Toilet, Mantua-Making, Stay-Making, Millinery & Etiquette contains 43 illustrated pages specifically on making early 19th-century stays. There are many variants, and stays for different purposes, for example morning stays to be worn only within the home, and maternity stays. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.comwww.facebook.com/LavoltaPress |
|
