Regency Stays: Revisited; Last time...I promise.
After ordering Steel Boning from Corsetmaking.com, (which was, ironically, cheaper than the plastic boning that I originally bought from Joann's Fabric hoping to save some money) I am, at last, happy with the look and fit of my Stays. No more buckling and creasing. The difference is like night and day, and they feel like a second skin.
Before Front:
After Front:
Before Side:
After Side:
Before Back: (and here's where it makes a BIG difference)
After Back:
If I was pleased with my stays before, I am ecstatic now! Steel boning is a miracle, and I will NEVER (repeat: NEVER) buy plastic boning again. Lesson learned.
Comments
Night and day!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
I think you have just inspired me to get real steels for my new 1860s corset. I love cable ties but steels make a terrific shape. :) And they are thinner, and more streamlined.
Hooray, hooray! They are perfect! They'll be a great foundation to the coming dress, and lots more dresses after that :}
Very best,
Natalie