DIY Regency Stays - Bridgerton Inspired - Easy to make with pattern

[@mcanultymichelle]

Nice job ,nice explanation too👍

[@catalite404]

Thank you so much for this pattern & tutorial/walk-through! Im currently making a Regency costume for the Bridgerton Ball in Atlanta and while I’m an intermediate sewist, the stay pattern I bought from Laughing Moon Mercantile was just a little much for me & my purposes. This is perfectly within my skill range! So excited to give this a shot.

[@Chaz29girl]

Thats so cool! Im making mine for the same event and location!

[@virginiagrant9845]

I just want to say that following you in this process was great. I did a mock up before seeing your video with no instruction and was so close to your video. Thank you for helping me improve my process.

[@PiscatorCemZ]

Just purchased your pattern and will sew my first today . Thanks from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@KittyJBerry]

Thanks for purchasing my pattern! I hope sewing goes well for you :)

[@cornishknitter-seasofskein9195]

I have purchased your pattern and really look forward to creating my very first set of stays, they look great on you. As I wouldn’t class myself as a confident in sewing, having a video tutorial to follow along with the pattern is fabulous. Thanks Kitty.

[@KittyJBerry]

I am so happy to hear you are giving sewing stays a go! I hope the pattern works well for you and if there is anything I can do to help please let me know! :)

[@VultureFight]

YOU ARE FANTASTIC

[@virginiagrant7510]

I loved the video. Thank you doing a mock up and your instruction will help. Because I had a pattern but no instruction

[@honestaf6165]

Just wow! You look fabulous wearing them.😊

[@MrG00dguymike]

These stays are so cute!

[@lindsey9958]

Great work! I think I will end up using your shift and stays patterns for my project ^^

[@KittyJBerry]

Thanks for your lovely comment! I hope you do make a pair!! :)

[@samwhiffin]

Hi! Im planning on getting this pattern next week, I love that it accommodates a larger chest size, as I wear a size H and most corset patterns do not work for that! I was wondering if you have any recommendations or tips for making this front lacing?

[@KittyJBerry]

I have a few thoughts, hopefully it will be helpful to you. First, please refer to the measurements of the corset and make sure it is a comfortable fit. The under-bust will be the most important. You can always adjust the cups a little wider or more narrow to suit you. I recommend testing the cup fit by making a mock-up. If you have a larger cup size you may also want to add in a few extra boning channels to help support the stays. I also think that you may prefer to keep the lacing in the back of the stays if you have a larger bust / cup size. You can also opt for a busk at the front instead of boning. Lacing in the back of the stays helps keep the front well supported. You may find that by moving the lacing to the front of the stays you lose some support. You can test this with a mock-up. Of course I understand wanting front lacing - it the easiest to take on / off. If you do go for lacing in the front, then make sure you have a boning channel on either side of the eyelets. This will help keep the eyelets from stretching and add strength.

[@panofdreams]

Going to make these! Great video! What eyelet pliers do you use? I'm tired of the messy awl and hammer method.

[@KittyJBerry]

Thanks for your lovely comment! The pliers are Prym brand, and I'm sure if you search for "Prym Press Fastener/Eyelet Pliers" you will be able to find them! I just purchased them at my local shop - but there may be a similar item / different brand at your shop :) I think they're super handy when clamping in metal eyelets. If I'm going to hand sew the eyelets I will likely use the awl... but I rarely seem to work up the nerve for all that.

[@hayleym1012]

@@KittyJBerry hopefully you're using the awl more now! It is much stronger than snipping into the fabric if you're worried about durability. If this is something you're making to rarely wear, it won't make a difference though

[@lilyhobbit5135]

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[@geoffreymclaughlin7412]

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