#0126 18th Century half boned Stays 1780-90 Sewing Pattern Size US 8-30 (EU 34-56) PDF Download

This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for 18th century half boned Stays worn about 1780.

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The pattern and instructions presented here for late 18th-century stays are based on extant historical garments and patterns. Key sources include Norah Waugh’s Corsets and Crinolines and Patterns of Fashion 5: The Content, Cut, Construction and Context of Bodies, Stays, Hoops and Rumps c. 1595–1795, which together provide detailed evidence of period cuts, materials, and construction techniques.

The stays are made from 4 panels on each side, half-boned and supported by a wooden busk at the center front, which is placed in an extra pocket. This pocket is attached to the inside of the center front. The center front has a lacing at the top portion to allow for some extra width across the breast, a typical feature of the late 18th-century stays.

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This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed.
The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and Sizes US 20-30 (EU 46-56). A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns.
The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy-shop comes with a second email at no additional costs.

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The sewing pattern itself consists of:
Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 9 pages A4/US letter or 1/2 A0
Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 12 pages A4/US letter or 1 A0

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Recommended fabrics:
Fashion fabric: linen (twill), cotton, silk or wool (sateen)
Base layer one or two: coarse, plain weaved linen fabric
Lining: lightweight cotton

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US 8-18 (EU 34-44):
Fashion fabric: 0.8 yds. (0,6 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Base layer: 0.8 yds. (0,6 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm) or 1.6 yds. (1,2 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Lining: 0.8 yds. (0,6 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Bias binding: 6yds (6m)
Synthetic whalebone 1/4“(7mm) wide: 7yds. (6,5m)
Steel boning 3/8“ (10mm) wide: 2 yds. (2m)
Wooden busk: 12“ (30,5cm)
Optional: metal grommets
Lacing: waxed cotton cord Ø 1/16“ (1,5 mm): 10 yds. (10m)
Narrow cotton tape or ribbon 10mm: (e.g. twill or grosgrain): 3 yds. (3m)

US 20-30 (EU 46-56):
Fashion fabric: 1yd. (0,8 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm) Base layer: 1yd. (0,8 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm) or 2 yds. (1,6 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Lining: 1yd. (0,8 m) with a width of 55“ (140 cm)
Bias binding: 8yds (8m)
Synthetic whalebone 1/4“(7mm) wide: 8.5yds. (8m)
Steel boning 3/8“ (10mm) wide: 2 yds. (2m)
Wooden busk: 12“ (30,5cm)
Optional: metal grommets
Lacing: waxed cotton cord Ø 1/16“ (1,5 mm): 10 yds. (10m)
Narrow cotton tape or ribbon 10mm: (e.g. twill or grosgrain): 3.5 yds. (3,5m)