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How to Fix Funky Points on 18th Century Stays

How to Fix Funky Points on 18th Century Stays

See those points on the front edges of the stays, at the bust? If you've got a pair of 18th century stays that lace at the center front, either fully...
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How to Avoid Lampshade Hoops in the 18th Century

How to Avoid Lampshade Hoops in the 18th Century

It's a thing in the Georgian period too! I've recently started on my next big (physically big), early 18th century project, a Robe Volante. One of the reasons I felt...
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#SewingIsHard - A Corded Petticoat

#SewingIsHard - A Corded Petticoat

via I realize I never posted this video here for you guys. Abby shares her trials and tribulations in making her 1830s corded petticoat. Enjoy! If you'd like the PDF...
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All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

All About 1830s Corsets and Fan Lacing

One of the biggest questions we get about our 1830s ensembles is about the corsets, so we've made a video telling you all about them: Both of our corsets were...
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The 1790s "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea" Gown - The Corset

The 1790s "Jane Austen Goes to Ikea" Gown - The Corset

Ikea does it again - Ingmarie curtains >> This year is 1790s year. After completing all the book projects, Abby and I can finally settle into share-able projects. Both of...
Lauren Stowell
1830s Corset Inspiration & Research

1830s Corset Inspiration & Research

Hello Lovelies - So I'm plugging away on my 1830s corset, and all seems to be going to plan...which is good seeing as how when I picked up my needle...
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Dipping My Toe Into Uncharted Corsetry

Dipping My Toe Into Uncharted Corsetry

Hello Lovelies! Abby here -- Ok - so my title is not entirely true. I've made an 1800s corset before...hell I've even taught a workshop on how to pattern and...
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18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns

18th Century Stays: Boning Patterns

In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you...
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18th Century Stays - Q&A about Simplicity 8162

18th Century Stays - Q&A about Simplicity 8162

Continuing on with the Simplicity 18th Century Pattern Hacks, I thought it would be good to cover some questions about the pattern specifically. I've finished my stays made from this...
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18th Century Stays - Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

18th Century Stays - Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How

Ladies, now it's time to get started on our Simplicity 18th Century inspired patterns! You've got two pattern packs - one with underpinnings and one with the outfit itself -...
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My New Victorian Corset by Anachronism in Action

My New Victorian Corset by Anachronism in Action

Over my years of historical costuming, I've learned enough about corsetry to know I know nothing. This is engineering to a T, with bust-to-waist ratios, shaping, materials knowledge and use,...
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Review: Rago 721 Waist Cincher from Hourglass Angel

Review: Rago 721 Waist Cincher from Hourglass Angel

The more I study and wear vintage clothing...and the older I get...the more in favor on body shaping I become. Sure, a variety of underpinnings is historically accurate for the...
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