I love the Bronte period but, I’ve expanded a bit and can no longer fit my Past Patterns 1820s-1840s Corded Stay (001). While the Sensible Stays do not have a busk, the style is a good subsititute for the 1840s and 1850s. I added Spiral Stays in the seams; it’s just enough to help hold the shape. If you are between size 10-14 you could get away with no boning. If you’re larger than a size 14, you’ll need the boning for support. This corset has a gusset design. You may find you want to make the gussets larger than required for your size and then size down the pattern until it fits. It’s a very comfortable corset to wear all day.
Rated 5 out of 5
Shanna Faulk –
Past Patterns 1850s Corset (Kit) This was the first corset that I made. This corset definitely gives the “rounded” look of the mid-19th century rather than the longer waisted look of later decades, and is easy to make and use. You may want to reinforce the binding under the back bones, though. I’ve lost a couple while dancing, etc.
Rated 5 out of 5
Autumn Carey-Adamme –
The instructions include detailed information on how to make your own wood busk. It’s fascinating reading but, too time-consuming to take on. The instructions are complete. As always with corsetry, make a mockup first. There is a great deal of quilting. It’s also time-consuming, so be sure to plan extra time into your schedule.
Janet Canning –
I love the Bronte period but, I’ve expanded a bit and can no longer fit my Past Patterns 1820s-1840s Corded Stay (001). While the Sensible Stays do not have a busk, the style is a good subsititute for the 1840s and 1850s. I added Spiral Stays in the seams; it’s just enough to help hold the shape. If you are between size 10-14 you could get away with no boning. If you’re larger than a size 14, you’ll need the boning for support. This corset has a gusset design. You may find you want to make the gussets larger than required for your size and then size down the pattern until it fits. It’s a very comfortable corset to wear all day.
Shanna Faulk –
Past Patterns 1850s Corset (Kit) This was the first corset that I made. This corset definitely gives the “rounded” look of the mid-19th century rather than the longer waisted look of later decades, and is easy to make and use. You may want to reinforce the binding under the back bones, though. I’ve lost a couple while dancing, etc.
Autumn Carey-Adamme –
The instructions include detailed information on how to make your own wood busk. It’s fascinating reading but, too time-consuming to take on. The instructions are complete. As always with corsetry, make a mockup first. There is a great deal of quilting. It’s also time-consuming, so be sure to plan extra time into your schedule.