Stays: FINISHED!!!

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Before:

After:

I finally got a chance to take pictures outside in good lighting :)

(I Also finished my Regency Chemise- pictures!)



I Am AMAZINGLY happy with this corset! I am a total magpie, and every time I have it out I can get lost starring at the pretty satin. I am really REALLY happy I decided to challenge myself with this project (Learn cording, work with satin etc)

That said, I now know why Regency corsets are almost always white- the dress's are sheer, colors shows! I know this is really obvious, but I had a pretty big *face palm* moment when I realized what I had done. Guess this means I can't be lazy and not make a petticoat :)

Also, I really miss front-closing busks!

The Regency Stays:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/Izodiea/Regency%20Era%20Costumes/IMG_7048.jpg



Laid Flat:


Close-ups:



Satin coutil outer, linen inter-lining and cotton lining. Boned with 1/8" Nylon cording, and plastic 1/4" Zip ties. Wooden front busk. Cream silk dupioni bias binding. Hand worked (Cotton thread) eyelets.

All Relevant posts: (Oldest-Newest)
http://community.livejournal.com/corsetmakers/1764673.html
http://izodiea.livejournal.com/15138.html
http://izodiea.livejournal.com/16206.html
http://izodiea.livejournal.com/18446.html



The Chemise: For this Chemise I blended together the pattern from my 18th century chemise (http://izodiea.livejournal.com/8676.html) and Simplicity's Regency undergarments pattern (Simplicity 4052). By it's self I found the simplicity pattern to be uncomfortable (under the arms) and the neckline weird.





Inside and Outside Views of the drawstring neckline.

I used some Linen I bought while in NYC last. It's still very stiff (Even with washing) I'm hoping it will soften up quickly.