Pattern Pack A: Size XS-XXL
Pattern Pack B: Size 18-26 Plus
Our 1780s front lacing stays pattern features a lower bust line and is shorter overall when compared to our 1750s stays pattern. This creates a conical torso with a defined waist, a lower prow-front bosom, and drawn-back shoulders—hallmarks of the fashionable silhouette of the late 18th century. The front lacing also simplifies dressing, and the closed back ensures a lovely smooth line beneath the Anglaise and Italian gowns that were so popular during this period.
Design Features:
- Appropriate for late 1770s to the early 1790s
- Designed for steel boning or synthetic whalebone
- Optional stomacher
- Cut-in-one tabs
- Adjustable shoulder straps
- Alterable side seams
Includes multi-sized printed pattern, sewing instructions, fitting & mockup guides, and list of supply resources. You can also get all the specialty supplies for our corset and stays patterns in our corresponding kits. See materials list below.
This pattern is recommended for those with intermediate to advanced sewing skills.
Our stay and corset patterns are based closely on historical shapes and extant examples, but utilize modern construction techniques and materials to bring you an accurate silhouette in a sturdy, comfortable garment.
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Materials
Fabric—All Sizes
Strength layer (coutil, heavy twill, drill): 1 yd @ 60” wide | 1.5 yd @ 54” wide | 2 yd @ 45” wide
Lining layer (twill, drill): 1 yd @ 60” wide | 1.5 yd @ 54” wide | 2 yd @ 45” wide
Optional outer fashion fabric (mid-weight cotton, linen, etc.): Same as strength layer, but add .5–1 yd if you want to make self-fabric binding
Boning—Includes Stomacher
The pattern is designed for 1/4” wide straight steel boning. If making up the pattern as-is with no length adjustments, you will need:
SIZE XS: 2 @ 13.5”, 6 @ 12”, 2 @ 11”, 4 @ 10”, 10 @ 9”, 6 @ 8”, 5 @ 7”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 4.5”, 2 @ 4”
SIZES S–M: 2 @ 13.5”, 6 @ 12”, 2 @ 11”, 4 @ 10”, 10 @ 9”, 2 @ 8.5”, 4 @ 8”, 5 @ 7”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 4.5”, 2 @ 4”
SIZE L: 2 @ 13.5”, 18 @ 12”, 2 @ 11”, 6 @ 10”, 6 @ 9”, 3 @ 8.5”, 4 @ 7”, 2 @ 6.5”, 2 @ 5”, 2 @ 4.5”
SIZE XL: 2 @ 13.5”, 20 @ 12”, 8 @ 10”, 4 @ 9”, 3 @ 8.5”, 6 @ 7”, 4 @ 5”, 2 @ 4.5”
SIZE XXL: 2 @ 13.5”, 20 @ 12”, 2 @ 11”, 6 @ 10”, 4 @ 9”, 3 @ 8.5”, 6 @ 7”, 4 @ 5”, 2 @ 4.5”
SIZE 18: 12 @ 14”, 8 @ 13”, 2 @ 12.5”, 2 @ 12”, 8 @ 11”, 8 @ 10”, 1 @ 9”, 4 @ 8.5”, 2 @ 8”,
10 @ 7”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 5”
SIZE 20: 14 @ 14”, 8 @ 13”, 2 @ 12.5”, 8 @ 11”, 8 @ 10”, 1 @ 9”, 4 @ 8.5”, 2 @ 8”, 2 @ 8”, 10 @ 7”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 5”
SIZE 22: 2 @ 14.5”, 14 @ 14”, 8 @ 13”, 2 @ 12.5”, 2 @ 12”, 6 @ 11”, 12 @ 10”, 5 @ 9”, 2 @ 8.5”, 2 @ 8”, 6 @ 8”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 5”, 4 @ 4.5”
SIZE 24–26: 2 @ 14.5”, 14 @ 14”, 8 @ 13”, 2 @ 12.5”, 2 @ 12”, 2 @ 11.5”, 6 @ 11”, 10 @ 10”, 5 @ 9”, 2 @ 8.5”, 6 @ 8”, 2 @ 6”, 4 @ 5”, 4 @ 4.5”
Alternatively, if you would prefer to use 6mm synthetic whalebone, you will need:
SIZES XS–XXL: 14 yds synthetic whalebone, 2 straight steel bones @ 12” for lacing edges
PLUS SIZES: 21 yds synthetic whalebone, 2 straight steel bones @ 13” for lacing edges
Misc. Supplies
8 yds ribbon or cord for lacing; 3 pkgs 1” wide single fold bias tape (or make your own: cut 1.25” wide bias strips, 5–7 yds worth depending on size); 3 doz. grommets; grommet setter