My Handmade Stays: Historical Clothing is Surprisingly Comfortable!

Recently I finished making my first pair of stays, so I could dress like a hobbit while puttering around on my homestead, or vending at festivals. I've always wanted some stays, but was too intimidated to make them. I finally bit the bullet. Us modern folks tend to love our stretchy clothes, and cringe at the thought of wearing "hard pants," but there are so many reasons why historical clothing, including stays, are surprisingly comfortable and practical.
Below are links for items used to make these stays. The Amazon links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Affiliate, if you make a purchase through one of my links, I may make a small commission at no cost to yourself.
Pattern: hag-company.my...
Swedish Tracing Paper: amzn.to/3yCzirB
Pattern Weights (not mine but these look nice:) amzn.to/3SK5qAi
Shears: amzn.to/46I9PtB
Tailor's Chalk: amzn.to/4dFHZ3p
Embroidery Scissors: amzn.to/4ckeByj
Grommet Kit: amzn.to/3WXrMkj
Zip Ties: amzn.to/3WU4ETT

[@debbie845]

I remember that vintage fabric it is quite beautiful. And your stay is lovely . Great work and a lovely garden!

[@spindleandspoonhomestead]

@@debbie845 thank you!!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I love pink and green as a colour combo!

[@spindleandspoonhomestead]

@@sewcute_sewvintage I love it too!! Thank you 💕

[@jacibrown2717]

Fangirl club for Abby Cox ❤

[@spindleandspoonhomestead]

@@jacibrown2717 she's amazing!!!

[@jacibrown2717]

@spindleandspoonhomestead for sure. I love your fabric here as well. I'm currently in the mockup phase for a kirtle for my families first ren faire.. bc crafters have to craft right 🤣😅

[@spindleandspoonhomestead]

@@jacibrown2717 that sounds extremely fun 😁