Making Regency Stays for Bridgerton Ball | Regency Corset using RedThreaded's Short Stays Pattern
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 07. 2024
- another stays video! this is part of both my bridgerton and my trying all the corsets series so check out those playlists if you'd like to see more! i'll be going to the bridgerton ball next month so. I'm making myself some fun regency costume pieces đ I've used redthreaded's regency short stays pattern for this pair of stays.
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0:00 Intro
4:24 Fitting
10:44 Pattern Alterations
11:13 Cutting Fabric
12:06 Gussets
13:00 Joining Layers
13:18 Boning channels
13:58 Binding the Hem
14:13 Boning
14:34 Binding Neck Edge
14:49 Grommets
15:16 Ribbons
15:40 Reveal
16:03 Discussion
21:39 Outro
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â Armor Inspired Corset - âą Sewing an Armor Inspir...
â CottageGoth Stays - âą Sewing Renaissance Cot...
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I did click on the article on not wearing shifts. It was absolutely delightful. And also a classic April Fools prank and an actual Rick roll. Haven't seen one of those for years!
lmao i didn't even realize i'd seen it on april fools day! i guess i got tricked đ i'm pinning your comment so everyone else knows it was fake!
I was coming here to make sure someone mentioned this âșïž
Lol! I was coming to say the same thing đ
I would love to see you make these but for everyday use. Like, "Short stays style bralette"
Yea! What a good idea!
Thatâs a good idea! Iâll think about how to adapt it for everyday!
@@moth.faerie I can't wait to see what you come with đ
I know people who have put a zip down the centre front for everyday use. Even easier and quicker to put on than a modern bra, and they're more comfortable!
That was _exactly_ my thought when I saw the pattern.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I'm of the opinion that Regency stays are the best push up bras of any period, including the 1990s. And to beat out the Wonderbra is pretty impressive. Considering they hadn't done individual cups for hundreds of years before that, and only had the transitional stays as "practice", they got very good as pushing up, very quickly! I personally prefer long stays, but that's because I need a bit more back support and I like the smoothing of the tummy that they provide. But I would convert every bra wearer to some form of corsetry if I could, and Regency short stays are probably the easiest introduction.
đ you may have a convert.
I've wanted to try making them . Now for sure I do to hoist the girls and have something like a sports bra
Yeah it's so hard finding actual feedback on RT patterns even in videos, which is part of why I've loved your corset/stays series so far. They're really helpful in that regard so we get a heads up on sizing and possible issues that may arise. I haven't made a second mockup/final(?) of the RT shortstays but I definitely need to extend the bottom edge by a quarter inch at least, and I've already sized up the gussets. I think the optional drawstring at the bust shown in the pattern and adding in a short busk will definitely be necessary in my case to keep everything in place.
It's super interesting to say the least, how these patterns can be adapted so widely across bodytypes with some relatively small adjustments
yeah i feel like they're one of the few pattern makers that doesnt have facebook group for feedback for some reason. lol i have to be honest i didnt read the instructions very thoroughly and completely missed the drawstring and busk option đ but the drawstring sounds very cute! and the busk would definitely help with more bust to hold up, i think i'm probably right on the edge of getting away without a busk
@@moth.faerie ..... I skim the instructions đ I only noticed the drawstring bit because of the pictures, and because it's at the end. Tbh I don't think the pattern actually offers a busk step, I just know I'm likely going to need one, even with better gussets.
Huh, I wasn't even aware of fb corset groups. I usually avoid fb like the plague tho
@@sirencipher1932 i join a lot of sewing groups for individual brands so i can see what the patterns look like made by people who didnt develop the pattern!
I love this! I made a pair last year and they're super comfy. I accidentally made my mock up slightly too tight in the bust and the final was slightly too loose in the bust đ€Š but they were super fun to make and I wore it instead of a bra for months. This was actually the only Redthreaded pattern that worked well for me. I absolutely love your fabric choice, it looks fantastic.
Oh no ah Iâve had a few fitting mishaps lately that seem to maybe be down to fabric choice? Who knows lol. Thatâs interesting it was the only one that worked for you! Which other ones have you tried?
I'm currently working on my second pair of stays with this pattern! I made the first set two years ago without making any modifications to the pattern or even a mockup, and they didn't turn out very well. They were super uncomfortable and the straps kept falling off my shoulders. I have made several changes to the pattern for the second go, like raising the bust line a little and expanding the stays in a couple places, and doing my own finishes for the interior, because I didn't like the overcast edges being left exposed for the first one. I am almost done with them, and I am much happier so far! It was lovely to work on them while watching you work on the same pattern!
Yay for improvements! I'm glad you found ways to make it work for you đ I def also prefer seam finishes that arenât overlocking for stays and corsets, it never feels like a durable enough finish for garments under so much stress!
Those are lovely stays! I bought that pattern too in preparation to do a Regency themed picnic with my friends. I'll keep you notes on the stays in mind when I make it! I'm planning on making a gothic/punk theme Regency outfit, because why not.
yesss that sounds great, please tag me when you make it i'd love to see it!
@@moth.faerie I won't start it until after I move this summer, but I shall tag you!
I found I had the true-ing issue on this pattern as well. When I checked the little scale square, they didnât all match 1â (like if page 1 was 1â, then page 2 was 0.8â, and page 3 was 1.2â - made up numbers, but it was something to that effect) even when printed at the same time. I ended up printing each page individually and changing the printing scale to make the squares all the correct size, and that seemed to solve the issue.
Oh I only checked it on one page maybe thatâs why it didnât match up đ thatâs so frustrating I feel like they should pay more attention to that for how much their patterns cost
Yeah, agreed!
I had that same issue! Some pages printed fine at 100% but others I had to do 105%. So strange. But even then, the back and side pieces don't come together perfectly. The instructions mention notches but I don't see any. I wondered for a minute if the side was reversed? I'm a true beginner so second guessing everything!
I did this too.
I ignored the squares alltogether and measured the seam alowances instead, since the actual length of those was given. I ended up printing everything at 105%
I super appreciate how much detail you consider when you're troubleshooting fit. It's really helpful to hear you figure it out in real time.
I am such musical theater trash because when she said "it's a really good place to start" when talking about the gores, my brain immediately went to the sound of music lol
I love the idea of using patterned fabrics for undergarments like stays. Its just a nice little treat for yourself as the wearer.
Iâve always wanted to make a pair of these! They look so comfy and supportive!
They are, you should totally make some đ
Laughing Moon makes a corded regency stays pattern. Love to see you do that one.
added to my list đ
I've wondered about their patterns...
I recently used laughing moons pattern and really loved it! I did the long corded version.
I love your corset series! I want to make a pair of regency stays once Iâm done with the corset Iâm currently working on. I would love to watch a video on Aranea Blackâs Edwardian Tulip Corset (plus I love the fact that her patterns are free)
thank you! ok added that one to the list! i have quite a few of hers on my list haha
I live how the pattern on the fashion fabric looks.
Thanks for the heads-up about the pattern needing to be trued!! I was planning to order it when it came back in stock on her site, but I might just draft it from scratch instead. Excited to see your Regency dress when you get to it!! Would also love to see you tackle an S-curve Edwardian corset.
i'll add that to the list! lol i used to like drafting everything from scratch and now i just can't be bothered with the effort đ but if that works better for you you should go for it! it was a minor thing that needed to be trued tho so it was very quick!
@@moth.faerie Haha yeah, I feel that. I won't be considering drafting it from scratch if I didn't have access to PAD through school. So much faster and easier than manual drafting. But if it's only a slight bit of truing and the pattern comes back in stock soon, I might still order it.
This was such a great fabric choice! They turned out so cute and I think they fit the Bridgerton fantasy aesthetic perfectly
First video I've seen of yours, it is really nice. Also, thank you for cute "black hole"! Mine was found in my dad's truck motor when she was a small kitten and is almost 17yo. The siamese was from a hospital a used to do some work at, she had two litters (first had 3 and second had 5 making her look like a balloon with legs). After tricking some of the nurses into adopting her kittens I brought her home because she wouldn't let anyone else touch her and she's so small I was worried of her getting pregnant again.
I love the short stays style, and these look so lovely in this fabric!
Lovely!!
They turned out so beautifully! You did an amazing job as always.
oh these stays are really cute!! the fabric you chose is lovely!
aaah the fashion fabric is STUNNING! so dreamyyyy
I love the fabric you choose to make these stays in! Yet another gorgeous creation. Thanks for sharing
These are adorable! I love the fabric!
thank you!
Iv been really enjoying your videos! So glad I found you!
Thank you!
I love the kitteny dresses!! Canât wait to see how you make it, this one turned out so cute
yess their stuff is so cute! tho if i make my own i might add some length, i'm not sure their skirts would even fully cover my butt đ
I got a paper copy of this pattern from Burnley and Trowbridge and it's perfect. No trueing issues...
I love them! I have a cotton duck that Iâm planning to use on my next set of stays thatâs similarly off white with pink flowers! đž
So pretty!
Thank you!
That looks beautiful . You look great đâ€ïž
thank you!
These stays are super cute! Love the fabric. Iâm really enjoying this project and canât wait for more!!
thank you!
Ngl, these videos are so relaxing to watch
aw thank you!
You're welcome! Can't wait to see the rest of the series!
This is so true. I love putting on minjalinjee when I'm crafting, they're so informative and relaxing.
I super appreciate *all* your corset and stays videos. My mom and I are both planning to make corsets for ourselves, and starting out is terrifying. >w< I've at least (finally) convinced her to do mock-ups first, so that should help, right? lol
yes mockups definitely help!! if you need any guidance feel free to ask!
Absolutely beautiful stays! Love the fabric! Think the binding goes really well with it :)
Thank you!
Your stays came out super cute, love the little pink flowers. I've wanted to make short stays like this, the first ones I made were some 'lazy stays' that I sized up awfully years ago, and were kind of a bust. It's always nice to watch construction videos like this~.
thank you! aw i'm sorry your first attempt didnt work out, you should definitely try again!
These are so cute! I love the fabric you used đđș
thank you!
I just got this pattern and cut out the mock up! It's my first RedThreaded pattern and this video is super helpful, thank you!
glad it was helpful!
LOVE THE LUKES MUG LOL
I'm working on the updated version of this pattern (1810's short) and they fixed the issues you had! I've just got to do the upper binding but I'm having a gaping issue at the top that the drawstring will (hopefully) fix
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Thank you! Iâm glad you liked it!
Thank you that was very informative. I have a few ideas how to fix my fit issues with the pattern I'm using... Can't wait to try it again in June. In the meantime I will live vicariously through your videos
Ah Iâm glad it was helpful!
Hi! Thank you once again for this interesting videođ I enjoy watching you working. I made those stays as a"lockdown project" completely by hand two years ago. A good way to kill time đ . I encountered the same length difference in the pattern pieces but as you said it was no big deal. The size is pretty good. Mine sits way higher because I have a short torso. I was aiming for the "lifted/parted" empire look and it does the job. The straps are far on the sides but sits very well on the shoulders. I find they are in the right spot to play with necklines. I can wait to see your next videođ„°đ„°đ„°
aaah by hand! that must have taken so long! i definitely dont have the patience to completely hand sew anything besides like.. a chemise lol
I just finished making these XD I did buy the pattern to big, so I had to do some alterations because of that, but I was happy with the results (mine did come higher than that mock-up). I still want to make another pair since I wanted to do a trial version first, I'm doing it all with stash fabric!
I think a dress based off it would be super cute!
This was also my first time making a corset/stays. I'm always intimidated by the boning, but this was a good place to start. I did also have to do some trimming since not everything was completely lined up, and I had to reread some of the pattern instructions a few times (a part seemed to be copied from a different pattern and did not quite match what I was doing). But in the end the results were good. My straps do also appear to be longer, maybe it is also a sizing difference?
Aranea Black's Dalia "Tulip shaped" corset was recommended to me for the Edwardian Era. I'm curious, since she's a modern corset maker, if it would give the correct historical shape.
her dahlia and her tulip corsets are two different patterns - were you interested in one or the other specifically? i'm actually currently working on her dahlia corset so that one is coming soon! though i chose the more modern silhouette option rather than the historical one because i tend to have more hip than the historical patterns accommodate for
I want to make myself some regency short stays from red threaded because I want to hoist the girls after my babies sucked them away and my love of sports bras , thank you for talking about your adjusting needs and how low it fits. your commentary on making them help me know where I might need to adjust too when I make mine.
Glad it was helpful!
beautiful! i am making short stays with a very similar colour palette right now, using the Sensibility pattern because i wanted them to be front lacing. i love the handmade aiglet technique you used :D
thank you! personally i would stay away from that brand because the owner is self-proclaimed as anti feminist
@@moth.faerie oh my, good to know!
LOVE the fabric!! May be you need a pinch of more room from the gussets.
nice relaxing vid. yey. want to make some to but no idea how you make the bust bigger change.
mostly by making the gussets wider at the top! you could also add some to the top of the side seam if you need more volume at the sides
This is so interesting! Iâm working on a regency short stays project/video right now, drafting my own pattern using the instructions in Stays & Corsets by Mandy Barrington and the pieces are SO differently shaped to the red threaded pattern!
I think theyâll fit differently than the red threaded ones anyway because theyâre to my specific measurements, but Iâm really curious to see how the fit is different from yours! đđ
ooh i'll have to try that pattern out! i think i have one of her books but i'm not sure which one but I definitely want to try out book patterns in the future!
The part I am intrigued by is how the godets are sewn together. Tempted to make my own pattern.
i sew them in one side at at time, so i'll stitch one side in right sides together, then pin and stitch the next side, it makes it a lot easier to handle! then top stitch
On corsets we'd like to see you make: I've not long finished making the Aranea Black Amber Bunnysuit and would love to see your take on it!
added to the list!
It looks lovely! I love my Redthreaded regency stays, and the instructions are really speedy, but I had a horrible time with sizing. I don't really know anything about pattern development but I suspect it might be because she copy/pastes the same size guide to all the different styles so there might be some negative ease in the size guide which isn't appropriate for this style? I literally could not fit into the bust cups at all, and it's not helped by the fact that you have to buy each size separately so I couldn't just use the bust from one size and the back from another. I also had to add a good three inches to the strap length! I really like my finished stays but it was a real journey, lol.
i would totally believe that about the size guide! ughhh that is the number one thing that bothers me about her patterns - theyre relatively expensive as far as patterns go and she doesn't even include multiple sizes, it seems like an unnecessary way to exploit customers since almost nobody actually fits properly into a single size
@@moth.faerie yep! I have a small back and a lot of breast tissue and her patterns seem to be drafted for the opposite shape. Theyâd be great if I could mix and match front and back but alas. Slash and spread to the rescue!
Your videos are so nice to put on while I'm working on my own projects! The stays turned out so cute - I've had my eyes on one of the RT stays pattern for a while so thanks for the heads up about the pattern and the trueing. Definitely something to keep in mind. Great vid - thanks for being my rainy saturday sewing buddy XD
Aw thank you so much! Im glad to be your sewing buddy! If you try out their patterns let me know what you think đ
Lovely work. Well done. I love the fabric.
Last summer I was working on the half-stays. Even though they were too small for me. Because I thought that scaling up would be easy (past me can be adorkable sometimes). I increased the depth of the band around the ribs. I increased the cup size. And then I got frustrated so I put it in a time out. But summer is coming and I want to wear these, so the time out is almost over. I actually think I'm closer to a proper fit than I thought I was - some adjustments to the side seams and I may be there. We'll see.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
hahaha i have sooo many projects in time out... that's a lot of alterations though i would definitely get frustrated too, i hope they're working out now though! or will be once they're free of time out
@@moth.faerie Sometimes a good time out to think about what something is not doing is the only answer...
I may go radical on the thing and switch them to front lacing (when we're back on speaking terms again). Because, why not? I've altered Cynthia's Redthreaded pattern so much, why not some more. When (not 'if', goshdarnit) I can get it all to work I'm half tempted to send her a copy of the pattern in the mail... because right now I'm sitting at this weird hybrid of 1880's and 1830's.
@@moth.faerie Hey! Just had to share. Today we were extras in a film set in Ottawa, "Enter the Drag Dragon". The premiere will be some time in the fall and we're in the credits.
Such fun. We got to spend part of the day in a vintage 1929 theatre surrounded by local neighbours and the actors.
Because of my weird sizing (34 H cup) I found the pattern to be un-useable as is. The 'cups' are three inches too short while the band was two inches too long. Because of the price, it was out of my budget to buy the sister sizes to try altering the pattern so I'm playing with it myself (which has proven a challenge.) I was really excited to use a short stay in place of my every bra because I heard a lot of larger chested women having success with it but I'm more tempted to make my own pattern as this point than to keep adjusting redthreaded's until it works. I don't fault them for not having my specific size (only ThirdLove bras have anything near what I need) but selling each size separately and at such a high price makes failing with this pattern a bit of a disappointment.
Hi Krista! I'm the same size! I bought the L and I'm almost done my mockup and I *think* it fits. I added an inch to each gusset.
oh trust me Yes Gravity will ALWAYS win đą.....
Those look amazing!!!! And in my opinion it was a good decision to make them just a bit longer in the front. Hugs you much better and hopefully prevents slipping out. That i have with my first Regency stays, i did not make a mock up and just wenmt from calculating and drafting out straight to the real thing XD
thank you! it definitely feels mor esecure with the extra length. lol i've made the no mockup mistake so many times it's scared me into always doing mockups now đ
@@moth.faerie same now XD so many mistakes can be avoided.
I started making this one recently and I agree with the bust feeling a bit small (even though I am already a bit smaller there) so I altered that part a bit. I was worried I didnât print mine correctly but I also had an issue with the side panel not matching up properly. I love the fabric choice for yours though, itâs really pretty!
glad to know it wasn't just me then!
I know you have done one like it but could you try the Butterick B4254? The pieces don't fit right in my eyes and I would love to see if it's just me or if I'm doing something wrong
Thatâs the pattern I used for my gold renaissance stays, I used the top left version! I altered it by cutting off the tabs at the bottom. What are you having trouble with?
I'm now officially wanting to make regency short stays! Regency Heave LOL! I'm in love with your fabric choice! Where did you get it? I have a tough time with underwire in bras and I'm interested in this type of support for more everyday. Have you had a chance to wear it around and do you find them comfortable?
i got it from a korean seller on etsy, it's just quilting cotton! i dont remember exactly the seller since i was buying TONS of fabric at the time for masks but they also sold pokemon fabric if that helps? i haven't worn it for a full day but it was comfortable when i was wearing it! it's just a little more push-up than i like in daily wear đ i usually wear sports bras
HELLO, amazing workđŒâșïž
how can I find the pattern of this model online?
Love the comment of raising the bust for a dress by an inches white finger is pointing 3 inches up đ
Kitties!
The pattern didn't call for it so I didn't add one
Thank you so much for sharing! The stays and your video are beautiful! I'm making these and I'm almost done my mockup. I *think* it fits....At first I thought it was too small but after watching this and other videos, I think the boob isn't supposed to fit in the "cup" the gussets create; the edge of the "cup" seems to be where the strap connects. Am I correct?
Hm I donât entirely understand what you mean without a visual aid, so you mean like where the outer edge of the underwire would go on a modern bra? I think what youâre saying is correct
@@moth.faerie yes, that is what I mean!
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These are beautiful! Are you using a patterned coutil fabric to make these or a twill?
i used a white coutil and the patterned fabric is just quilting cotton!
Have you tried any corsets or stays from Laughing Moon? Their regency stays are corded. I'd love to learn how to cord!
I havenât but Iâve been meaning to! Iâve also never tried corded stays but want to do that as well đ
Red threaded actually had a good tutorial video on cording. I just made laughing moons long corded regency corset and used the method in red threadeds video.
This is kind of a weird question/weird question for this video, but do you happen to remember where your green, mushroom sleeve cardigan is from?
Looove these stays, and the fabric you picked is so pretty!!
the green sweater is from carmico đ
@@moth.faerie Thank you!!!
I am finding it hard to find plus size short stays patterns. I am 48 bust, 41 under-bust, and about a 40 waist. I ordered a commercial-sizing one off etsy and it gave me amazing support, but I would love to make my own to make it fit a little better to me. But red threaded says that plus sizes do not work in the regency stays pattern.. but surely 1/2 more or so in the cups to prevent boobs from spilling out, and 1 inch longer at the waist, would make it comfortable for bigger people?? I am sure they did this in history for bustier women lol.
I think you could probably make the regency stays work with more boning? I had to use the straps for support rather than just the part that goes around my chest so even at a smaller size theyâre not the best for support anyways lol
Theyâll have to go to tenancy court
The stays look amazing, and makes me wanna get going on making my own. Maybe the chest ended a bit too small because you were wearing a bra during the fitting??
I wasnât wearing a bra, just a cami so that CZcams doesnât demonetize me for being too scandalous đ
@@moth.faerie oh sorry, I shouldn't have assumed it was a bra. My bad
But really... when/why did everyone start saying ohmpeer?
French?
What? Thatâs how Iâve always heard it pronounced?
@@moth.faerie No problem. I was answering RD.
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