Hello Dear Reader!

Just an update on the progress of the stays. Using the Custom Corset Pattern Generator I created the pattern for an Elizabethan corset. I managed to get it all drawn out on freezer paper -- which curls annoyingly. Now onto the next part. Either I need to get an eyelet thing from JoAnn's, or -- no, there's no way I want to stitch buttonholes for a test fitting! Is there? Ugh. (Also, does eyelet = grommet? I need to look at my CW corset to see how big they are.) Once I have that, I can do a sufficient test fitting, although I'm still not 100% sure how to do the tabs, slicing it up into the 1700s pattern, and boning channels for the cable ties -- but it will come together... I hope.

I also realized that I HAVE NO IRON! My iron had a short in the cord and since it had lived a long, good life -- born in the mid 70s or 80s, I'd say -- it went to Iron Heaven. Now I'm dazzled with iron shopping. Who knew it would be so thrilling? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. :)

Just a tip: Check out the Stays post at Rockin' the Rococo. She is making hers by hand and has very wonderful photos!