A Tale of Two Corsets | Making 18th Century and Victorian Corset Mock-Ups

Are you interested in the practical differences between 18th Century and Victorian corsets, and how they fit? So was I, which is why I decided to embark on the experiment of making both types of corset mock-ups and testing how they feel on my postpartum body. Enjoy!

⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
0:00 - Introduction
2:06 - The Patterns
3:05 - Victorian Corset
6:28 - Boning Channels
7:43 - Trying it On
9:54 - 18th Century Stays
10:46 - Boning Channels
12:26 - Attaching the Panels
13:11 - Lacing and Try-On
16:37 - The "Verdict"
18:41 - Conclusion

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[chxmpagneproblems]

a zipper foot actually changed my life when it comes to sewing in the busk ngl, it makes it 1000x easier

[sierralarars]

Heads up, a wooden busk in your stays will help a lot with the the curving front! Without one I have the same issue as you. Loved the video, looking forward to future episodes!

Funnily enough because of my figure, 1880s corset and 1740s stays have a very similar silhouette for me haha! Only thing I need to do is wear my stomacher (fully boned with busk) over the top of the Victorian corset and all my 18th century stuff fits over it. Weird coincidences!

[Leo-xkzb]

I love 18th century corsets soooo much, they're my favorite style

[Coconutcrinklefries]

When it comes to stays, usually if you don’t have someone to lace you into them, usually you would have lacing on the front and back. This allows not only for large adjustments but also allows for someone to lace themselves into them. Usually back lacing only stays are for people who can be laced into them by someone else.
If you decide to make them again, I def recommend a pattern that lace in the front and in the back. (If you haven’t tried this already)

[AnonPanOn]

I'm making my very first 1890s/Victorian corset and wow this video was a WELL of information!!!

[vonirgendwo]

the victorian one is gorgeous! You have my great respect. I tried making similar stays and mine looked... well I messed up the size and it looked funny on me.^^'

[missingsparrow]

would it be possible to add a busk to stays? Like a victorian style one, as an alternative to a zipper