I Made 18th Century Stays Completely by Hand

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How many stitches does it take to make a pair of stays? Honestly, that sounds terrifying. But there are 248 bones and over 50 eyelets, not to mention any of the seaming or binding. It's a big project to take on, but it's been almost 15 years since my last every day pair was made. In the end, I worked on this pair for about a month with a few days off here and there for my hands. It's amazing to think of 18th century tailors that specialized in stays and would sit there doing this day after day!
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00:00 The Project
03:44 Odd Details
07:11 Cutting & Prepping
09:03 Sewing Channels
14:16 Seaming & Boning
18:33 Edges
24:26 Busk & Front
30:54 Reveal

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@NicoleRudolph 11 ай бұрын

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@lucasmcinnis5045 11 ай бұрын

Currently suffering through boning a pair of Elizabethan bodies so this hits a little too hard

@TaylorTheOtter 11 ай бұрын

I'm only about 2/3rds through the video but I just wanna say I learned something really important from this. While the result is extremely intricate and very elegant, the process is really practical and to the point. I'm the type of person who thinks way too much about a project and then I don't end up even starting because I see too many potential problems. The more I think, the more problems I need to figure out a solution for. And if I don't do that, I feel like I can't make it as perfect as I want. This video is direct proof that (with enough skill) you can just take the practical approach and make something really incredible. And with experience, I think that becomes even more true since then you can adapt to problems that come up while working more easily too. Let's hope I can put this knowledge into practice and finally get over my perfectionism paralysis.

@dressmup1 10 ай бұрын

as a Virgo, I feel your pain

@TaylorTheOtter 10 ай бұрын

@@dressmup1 as a dysfunctional Capricorn with Saturn in retrograde in the third house, I forgot where I was going with this sentence...

@MossyMozart 10 ай бұрын

@TaylorTheOtter - I am like you, except without sewing skills. ^_^

@RT-wm3wb 6 ай бұрын

I have that exact problem. That's why I have watched probably every video from youtube of making stays. I have looked many many pictures and asked questions from other hobbyists. Finally in the process of actually making a pair!

@LauraPelofske 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking some time to talk about posture and self care while working on a project like this! We shouldn't have to suffer for our art. :) The 'ugly' insides are so fascinating, I love this in depth step by step. And the final result is impeccable in craftsmanship and practicality!

@fan2jnrc 10 ай бұрын

What's fascinating is that as soon as she wears the stays, we immediately see the silhouette of the period, the body is immediately transformed, we're looking at a portrait or an engraving from the 18th century. The shape of the silhouette is everything. That's why so many historical films don't work: they don't wear the right undergarments under the costumes, and even with an 18th-century-style dress, the overall look of the body remains modern.

@LynnHermione 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for mentioning the knot thing! when I did ballet i would sew my ballet shoe ribbons with the knot on the outside because I have gotten blisters from the tiny tiny knot of a single thread rubbing against my ankle

@thirza9508 11 ай бұрын

Gosh Nicole, these stays are truly a work of art! From the materials to the stitching and the fit, everything is so beautiful. I also watched Bella Mae's videos recently where she made a pair of 18th century stays by hand and now it's starting to itch for me too, even though I've never made anything 18th century lol. And indeed, in Dutch the seating position is called "kleermakerszit', translating literally to 'clothes maker's sit. '

@random200 11 ай бұрын

Goh inderdaad ja! Nooit over na gedacht!

@thirza9508 11 ай бұрын

@@random200 Geinig he?

@jenhaynes9721 11 ай бұрын

Question, has a museum ever asked about incorporating your recreation videos along with the inspiration exhibit?

@jessalbertine 11 ай бұрын

Body mechanics / efficiency professional here. You absolutely can sit cross legged for long periods of time as long as you're looking down! It's looking up in that position that would be a problem. If you have the forward curl in your mid/low back but a backward curl in your neck, the contrast there creates strain. Sitting on a slightly raised cushion, so your pelvis is on the cushion but your feet are not, can help too. And like you said, take breaks, change positions sometimes. Take care of yourself, humans aren't statues. What a gorgeous piece! I'm in awe of the level of detail here. Awesome video!

@phemyda94 11 ай бұрын

I've hand sewn four pairs of stays now and your stitching is BREATHTAKING. Absolutely exquisite. Side note: for those who want to sand the edges of their boning, use an acrylic nail file! They're designed to file very similar plastic material. Sandpaper works but takes forever, 3/10, do not recommend.

@beckstheimpatient4135 11 ай бұрын

This is a literal masterpiece. You've been a top-tier artisan for many years but I think this pushed you into new territory!

@bethliebman8169 11 ай бұрын

You do have mad skills! You have created a very handsome garment. I love these make-it videos. I find the voiceover explanation of what you are doing so interesting. Thank you, Nicole for this delightful video. Hope your hands recover soon.

@washingtonunibound 11 ай бұрын

Obviously you put a MASSIVE amount of hard work into this, but to someone who doesn't sew, this still feels like magic. Watching you do all the fiddly bits that I can't imagine my hands doing is so so cool. ❤

@Betsyschugar 11 ай бұрын

Trust me, I do sew (mostly daily wear garments nothing like this) and this still seems like borderline witchcraft to me

@marveludus 11 ай бұрын

desperately taking notes because my time travel novel is not writing itself and research is turning out to be super difficult edit: honestly, I wish information on especially lower class clothing and children's clothing throughout the ages was more accessible, and books didn't cost like 50 bucks

@OcarinaSapphr- 11 ай бұрын

Did the same watching Morgan Donner's 17th c stays, lol!

@LoralynnAnn 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful job! The Tailor's way of sitting makes a lot of sense to me. I always find myself sitting cross-legged with a board across my knees when hand sewing. Now I know that there was a good reason for it. 😊 Thank you for sharing your process with us!

@emmayoung330 11 ай бұрын

What a labor of love!! I can’t wait to see what they look like with the dress, and hear more about how they function vs your other stays!

@Siansonea 11 ай бұрын

This turned out great. The contours it creates are perfect, I can't wait to see the final look with the outer garments.

@robinsiciliano8923 11 ай бұрын

Man. The workmanship on these stays is exquisite. You blow my mind on the regular. Brava my dear!!!

@yoclark2723 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful garment! Your stitches are so even and it looks like the stays will be sturdy and last a long time. I'm so impressed by your sewing and cobbling skills.

@RCZeta919 6 ай бұрын

Rewatching this while tackling the Redthreaded 1780s pattern! Of course no one "needs" permission to use a sewing machine for any project, but I'm grateful for the reminder just to shut up my own worry and perfectionism.

@juls_krsslr7908 11 ай бұрын

Oh my god, those stays are amazing! I watched you making parts of these on Twitch, so I've been looking forward to seeing the end result. I knew they would be beautiful, but, wow, they really exceeded my expectations! I'm curious to know how they feel compared to other stays. I am making 1780s half boned stays from the Redthreaded pattern right now, so I can really appreciate how much work went into these! Mine seem so simple in comparison. I'm going to try to remember that whenever I feel like it's getting tedious. I'm grateful that I only have to do 30 or so boning channels, not over 200!

@Baba_Wawa 11 ай бұрын

That is stunning! It’s aesthetically pleasant perfection & it was absolutely fascinating to see it so masterfully constructed! Thank you!

@katienewell7350 11 ай бұрын

Utterly stunning! Love how the white silk tape accentuates the curves of the boning and stitching

@bigsky14 11 ай бұрын

The visual of all those stitches is making my skin itch I think I'm allergic to high quality hard work

@eirintowne 11 ай бұрын

Wow, what a perfect fit to your body! The more I sew, the more actual tailoring impresses me, there is just so much you need to understand and remember about anatomy and fabrics in order to achieve the perfect fit, especially for corsets (including stays)!

@EighteenQs 11 ай бұрын

Your back stitch is perfection, holy shit. It's wild.

@patriciahamel5674 11 ай бұрын

These turned out so well, and I love the shape that this silhouette creates. Absolutely stunning work!

@strongallib 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful piece Nicole! Thank you for sharing the whole process with us!

@bobguy3939 11 ай бұрын

5 mins in and I'm getting up to do some seam finishing! lol. really feeling the hand stitching right now.

@robinmichel9048 11 ай бұрын

My fingertips hurt just watching this! As always, Nicole, you are amazing.

@emilyl0806 11 ай бұрын

You made this so easy to follow. In many sewing videos it's hard to see what's happening but I almost feel like I could reproduce this given a starting pattern.

@janetmonroe5031 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic work!

@Jaynesherwood 11 ай бұрын

That is stunning!

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar 11 ай бұрын

It's so beautiful!

@asilverfoxintasmania9940 11 ай бұрын

These are stunning

@zomertje6 11 ай бұрын

What a work of art!

@josefagomezschmeisser8356 11 ай бұрын

Omg, the result is stunning

@Lauren.3.Cooper 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!! I’ve been looking forward to this one for days ❤❤❤

@NankitaBR 11 ай бұрын

This is art! This is stunning! Congratulations!!!

@nerdaccount 11 ай бұрын

That is a masterpiece! Thank you for sharing!

@fixxundfertig 11 ай бұрын

Looks amazing, great job

@valedan1075 11 ай бұрын

I love this! I'm binding some Regency short stays as I'm watching! Excellent work! You're truly an inspiration!

@catmartindale-vale8749 11 ай бұрын

They are truly beautiful.

@emilywilliams2970 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! What a work of art !

@TealCheetah 11 ай бұрын

An incredible amount of work!

@MiffoKarin 11 ай бұрын

Gosh, so much work! They turned out amazing!

@nurmihusa7780 11 ай бұрын

Stunning workmanship - as always you continue to amaze and inspire!

@vickywitton1008 11 ай бұрын

It looks stunning!

@jinglekringlemiller4058 11 ай бұрын

Stunning and done masterfully. Thank you so much.

@jadeturtledesigns 11 ай бұрын

Very flattering.

@mandylavida 11 ай бұрын

These are STUNNING!

@ks.kyokudonanshun 11 ай бұрын

Amazing work. I am always in awe of those who take on making stays and corsets.

@emmapirato 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work, Nicole ❤

@susanwenrich2485 11 ай бұрын

Stunning work. ❤

@myfabulouslifewithlupus 11 ай бұрын

it came out exquisite. thanks for sharing.

@gsharpist 11 ай бұрын

This is incredible! I am in awe of your workmanship!

@Mommacoley92 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful work and amazing patience to do it!

@vickywitton1008 11 ай бұрын

WOW! Your hand stitching is SO neat! I wish I could do it that neat!

@celticgoddess81 11 ай бұрын

Wow, the fit on these is spectacular!!! It looks fantastic.

@michellebwilson2610 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous piece; really impeccable work

@LadyFernandaCarmo 11 ай бұрын

Wow!!!! This is amazing 😍😍😍😍 and so beautiful!

@susannahallanic1167 11 ай бұрын

Congratulation on achieving such beautiful stays! Every stitch! Thank you for sharing

@xingcat 11 ай бұрын

What an amazingly detailed piece of work!

@zimtt1276 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That final reveal, brought a tear to my eye.

@theplussizecostumer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for showing your process. I'd never studied an extant pair of stays so it was very enlightening. I'm in the process of making my first pair of stays and now realize that I may have done a few things incorrectly. It's all sewn on my machine and, according to the pattern instructions, I needed to make sure I sewed the boning channels in the same direction, top to bottom. The instructions also said to alternate sides when sewing the channels starting from the center and working my way out to the seam allowances. I did start to sew section by hand. But after taking about 2 days to stitch the boning channels in just one piece I gave up and went to my machine. My hands thanked me. I was quickly running out of patience with hand sewing despite finding it to meditative. I really want to bin the whole thing and start over, but I don't have any more of that outer fabric, and I really like it. It was the leftovers of another project so I was working with less than a yard of it. I had a feeling I should have done a mockup first, but I didn't listen to my intuition. So, now I guess I'm going to finish them and learn from my mistakes. Though they're still at a point where I can make a few changes. Like changing way the tabs are boned. So, fingers crossed I get it done before the end of the year.

@susangriner6736 11 ай бұрын

masterful work

@rachelstelmach698 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning work! And thanks, too, for the advice about the ergonomics of doing that much hand stitching!

@sharimeline3077 11 ай бұрын

Those look pretty comfortable. And so neatly done, good job.

@lisahodges8299 11 ай бұрын

This work was worth the effort, subtle bodily asymmetry can be catered for easily. Nice rhythmic stitches and the binding is neat. Birdy

@callmebanner2847 11 ай бұрын

Really nice piece of work. Very impressive !

@marthabenner6528 11 ай бұрын

Very flattering. Also well made, the way your boned the tabs was fascinating.

@lyndabethcave3835 11 ай бұрын

Holy flip, WOW. Such skill! Such craft! ART.

@minimoom898 11 ай бұрын

This is an absolute masterpiece! Your dedication to your art and mastery of your craft is incredible

@ultimateskillchain 11 ай бұрын

I am gobsmacked! They came out so stunning and fit so well and the amount of work put into it.... You amaze me 😍

@vernieplummer5148 11 ай бұрын

Will those stays are amazing. I cannot fathom the hours you work or how hard the work is. I really enjoy the fact that you like doing things the old fashioned way. Wonderful work!

@hanatelige 11 ай бұрын

the stitching on these stays in so satisfying

@LiquidShivaz 11 ай бұрын

I’m in awe! Such a beautiful and brilliant craft. This piece is already so incredibly beautiful. Much respect, it has taken you a lot of time and dedication to get here ❤

@auntiekayla2068 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! Also your stitiching is so pretty

@amtlcreates 11 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos, they are so interesting and inspiring. And the stays are absolutely beautiful ❤️

@mmansour88 11 ай бұрын

Wow. That’s an impressive amount of work.

@r4dwolf 11 ай бұрын

These look amazing 😍 Great timing with this video, I'm just starting an 1890s corset that will be completely hand sewn and this was very helpful.

@genevieveatkinson4217 11 ай бұрын

Your sewing is so beautiful. Your stats look amazing. I watched the whole video and then came back to comment after subscribing to your other channel. I really like how you explain what you are doing. And give us all the important details. Such beautiful work.

@enbyfairyyy 10 ай бұрын

These are absolutely stunning ✨

@ghostsandcoffee126 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful work! Extremely impressive engineering in both the original and your own version! 😌

@desert_holly 11 ай бұрын

This is exquisite!! 😍 great job!!

@randihardy6642 11 ай бұрын

This is a stunning piece of engineering, im blown away! Incredible!

@vikingventures3888 11 ай бұрын

I'm just about to make my first pair of stays, and this video could not have come at a better time. Thank you so much for showing me so many things I needed to know!

@ashleyraye8608 11 ай бұрын

Your voice and sewing process is so relaxing to listen to 😊

@lilykatmoon4508 11 ай бұрын

I love how these turned out. That seam tape really sets off the look.

@LuanaOnMaui 11 ай бұрын

Totally amazing! Your hair color is just perfect. 🤌

@doris1826 11 ай бұрын

Oh MY Word!! That is a crazy amount of work! Absolutely beautiful results so I guess it's worth it. Just CRAZY amount of work! Thank you for sharing this endeavor!

@lumi33tv 10 ай бұрын

Your set is so beautiful, and you make lovely things. Thanks for the video!

@4BWVan 10 ай бұрын

This is truly a work of love and art. What an amazing piece.

@kjtherrick4031 11 ай бұрын

These look really nice. You may choose complex options, but you make them look so easy!

@josefagomezschmeisser8356 11 ай бұрын

Your hand stitches are so clean and even! I hand stitched only some parts of my stays last year but I used the same color as the fabric so they don’t are noticeable on the outside but the inside doesn’t look as good, but it worked