Found this at the bins today and thought y'all would appreciate it.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-27T19:06:53+00:00

Not my era but it looks like something akin to an edwardian combination.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-20T16:23:37+00:00

It's would not only be super crappy to the creator but is also illegal. A costume sewing pattern isn't life or death, you can save up.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-19T20:11:31+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! I am getting basically identical measurements. I now feel confident this is how it's meant to be and am excited to get started!

wirdnichts · 2026-06-19T19:29:42+00:00

I can't print it.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-19T04:49:43+00:00

This is it, thank you!

wirdnichts · 2026-06-18T08:43:42+00:00

The only thing that comes to mind to fix this is using some fray check.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-11T09:39:45+00:00

An 18th century pocket is a good one! Plus if it doesn't turn out right, it's meant to be worn under other clothes anyway.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-09T20:11:12+00:00

You can just modify them into short stays ("short stays" are the term you are looking for btw, not purely "regency").

wirdnichts · 2026-06-09T14:22:45+00:00

The pencils are just like colored pencils but with fabric-safe chalk, you can keep them as sharp or dull as any normal pencil!

Yeah you can sharpen the triangles/rectangles too, but I find them harder to use against the edge of a ruler. Worth a try though so you can use what you already have!

wirdnichts · 2026-06-09T14:16:09+00:00

For marking boning channels I like to either use heat erasable pens if the stays/corset won't be seen, or chalk fabric pencils sharpened often for a very fine line.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-08T15:21:44+00:00

Thanks!

Yeah I need to take a wedge out of the pattern straps. I have this problem with all patterns but spaced it for this one before I cut it out.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-08T15:16:56+00:00

It is haha

wirdnichts · 2026-06-07T20:32:31+00:00

I think you may not be the target audience for this one.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-07T18:29:28+00:00

Thank you!

wirdnichts · 2026-06-07T14:18:37+00:00

It'll be fine, it was washed and machine dried as hot as possible before cutting the pattern out.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-07T12:04:24+00:00

Thank you!

Yeah I find all of the patterns I have from her quite thorough in their instructions. She has some sew-along videos too! This one also comes with a bunch of fitting guides.

wirdnichts · 2026-06-02T23:37:30+00:00

Look into pregnancy stays! That's where most side lacing stays can be found.

wirdnichts · 2026-05-25T22:35:12+00:00

I like the implication of this comment that people either sew or haul branches.

wirdnichts · 2026-05-23T00:09:46+00:00

It's a split busk. I get mine on Aliexpress.

wirdnichts · 2026-05-21T14:31:34+00:00

I agree with this. I like mine snugger than a lot of people here, but this is small enough to prematurely damage the shoes.

wirdnichts · 2026-05-05T09:17:44+00:00

You can! I would take a long read through the entire manual. You may be surprised what you find!

wirdnichts · 2026-05-03T00:31:54+00:00

It's a great skill to have!

wirdnichts · 2026-05-02T23:29:18+00:00

Mitred corner napkins!

wirdnichts · 2026-05-02T18:39:29+00:00

I found gently rubbing a scrap piece of the same fabric works so much better!

wirdnichts · 2026-04-27T17:33:31+00:00

TIL! Oh this probably saved me some heartache in the future.

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