stays + corsets

When it comes to historical undergarments, the first thing that comes to mind is a corset/stays. If you're really wanting to be "historically correct" then your must have the proper undergarments so that your bodice has the proper shape.

A few years from now, when I am more experienced, I would like to sew a pair of stays using this pattern:

Butterick's B4254. This looks like an excellent pattern... but I don't think I'm ready yet :(

As for corsets, I really like the one that Anna at Ageless Apparel bought on Ebay (here at this post.)

Isn't it sad that Little Women week is over? I think if we hadn't been traveling, I would have written an article or two.... but the Olympics will only be here once or twice in my life, and I might not get to go the second time it's on our continent; so there are no regrets :) (I downloaded our pics from the trip, and I'm going to post them eventually, by the way.)

Have a nice day!

Celine 

p.s. I'm thinking about "hosting" an event..... but I haven't decided what sort. I might do a poll, or something.