I am absolutely certain you can make one as well! Just don't be hard on yourself when your first try is not perfect. It took me some time before I got the hang of it as well :)

Hi Rebecca! There is not a definitive size for the gusset, although there is something as too small or too big of a gusset when it comes to the fit. I believe my gusset here was 5 by 5 inches, purely by guessing what would work best. I had tried a mockup with a larger gusset, but I didn't like the look of it. So if you want to be sure, make a mockup with different sizes gussets to see what works best for you!

Good luck with your own chemise! :)

Thank you!!

I'm Dutch actually! :)

I totally get that you skipped the mock-up! I did this with my first stays as well, because mock-ups just take so much time and you just want to get to the real thing already... So don't feel bad for not making a mock-up! This was my third or fourth time making a pair of stays, so I had some experience with ill-fitting stays already, so I knew I had to make that mock-up. But I always say, every piece of clothing you make is worth it because of all the lessons you learn from it and the experience you gain from it. Each piece you make allows you to make a better piece next time. It is awesome to see when you look back how far you've come!

It took me a long while to make this one as well!

Thank you! :)

Thank you! Yeah it takes some figuring out with the measurements, but making it custom made like this is really worth the effort!

Thank you for your comment, and I am so happy to read my video is helpful in figuring out how to work with the pattern! As to your first question, I think this comes down to preference. I would suggest that your stays do not touch your skin, since the shift is there to protect the stays from getting dirty. I think you did just fine on your shift, even if it is just one inch of material left, many historical pieces do not leave big seam allowances. I made the back higher knowing that the dress I will make will be high in the back as well, but I think its totally fine if it is a little lower. Comfort is also a big part in wearing historical dress, so whatever feels best in your project is good! Everyone's shift will be entirely unique anyway! :)

Thank you! 😄

They are aren't they!!

Thank you for your comment! I do hope to make new videos soon, comments like these do help to get back on track!

A case of: wrong side of the internet.

Hi! I made two holes in the neckline seam on the front, being careful not too cut through the back of the seam (it was quite difficult). Then I bound the holes with a blanket stitch and pulled the drawstring through by using a small safety pin.

Hi! Thank you for your kind comment :)

@@mrsjrochester Not a problem. Look forward to seeing the rest of the ensemble .

Dankjewel voor je lieve reactie! Het heeft me wel even tijd gekost om alles te filmen, maar het is ook leuk om het proces terug te kijken!

@@mrsjrochester bedankt voor het delen.

Hi! Thank you for watching :) I copied the incline from the pattern in the book, I think the incline is basically just based on how wide you're going to make the pockets on the lower half versus the upper half, but based on the pattern in the book there's not a big difference in width. Some patterns even leave out the incline and use a straight line at the side. Good luck on your project!

@Jane Rochester thankyou for the help. These older patterns can be a bit confusing. Thank you for making these videos following your process they will definitely be a help

@@gd3741 I struggle with the same problems as you some time, so It's great to hear my videos can be of help!

Thank you for your kind comment! I do hope to post new content soon! :)

Editing to say that I now see that you do indeed already have a video like what I requested :) But I'm leaving up the comment because comments are good for the Algorithm, or something, right? :)

@@misstweetypie1 Thank you for your sweet comment! <3 Yes, I would have directed you to that video, but I am glad you found it! :)

Hmm. They're truly gorgeous, but I'm more of a middle class girl for historical dress myself. They look so well made!

If only they still had this color then absolutely

@@Tulip_Bee Oh I didn't know it has been discontinued!