The Pattern

I'll start out by telling about the pattern that I'll be using. After coming across a copy of Nora Waugh's Corsets and Crinolines, I decided to use a pattern that she took from an original pair of stays from the late 1820s. The pattern was reduced to 25% of its proper size in order to fit onto the page of the book, so in order to used, it must first be enlarged to 100%. The book does not include instructions for the pattern, but there is a section in the back of the book that discusses the construction of corsets. Consequently, this book really isn't for beginners.
I've already re-sized the pattern to its full size by using the grid method for enlarging patterns (more information about the grid method, click here), and cut out the pattern pieces on a cheap material so that I can fit the corset.

-Rebekah

An introduction. . .

Hello :) Just thought that I'd take a moment to introduce my new blog. I'm using it as an online diary for one of my current costuming projects, a reproduction corset from the early 1800s. The purpose of this diary is to share my progress with other historical costuming enthusiasts, people who are interested in using the same pattern that I'm making the corset with, and people who are simply bored enough to read about all of the experiences and frustrations of an amateur costumer.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for this diary, please post a reply (Blogger profile required) -- I'd love to hear from you!
Thank you for visiting!
-Rebekah