Stays and Corsets: Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body
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📏Fits bust sizes 80-124cm
📐9 historical corset patterns adapted
📚Step-by-step drafting guides
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Description
📐 Draft history, wear the future.
- CLEAR VISUAL LEARNING - Easy-to-follow diagrams and step-by-step instructions make complex historical drafting accessible to both novices and pros.
- INCLUSIVE SIZING RANGE - Detailed measurement tables accommodate bust sizes from 80cm to 124cm—finally, patterns that fit real modern women.
- MUSEUM STUDIED ORIGINALS - Patterns derived from rare garments in V&A, Fashion Museum Bath, and National Trust collections—wear history with confidence.
- HISTORICAL ACCURACY MEETS MODERN FIT - Authentic 18th-19th century corset patterns reimagined for today's diverse body shapes.
- PERFECT FOR COSTUME MAKERS PATTERN CUTTERS - A must-have resource bridging traditional corsetry and contemporary costume construction for professional-grade results.
Stays and Corsets: Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body is a specialized pattern drafting book by Mandy Barrington that adapts authentic 18th and 19th-century corset designs to fit modern female body shapes. Featuring nine historically accurate patterns sourced from museum garments, it offers clear, step-by-step instructions and measurement tables covering bust sizes from 80cm to 124cm. Ideal for costume makers and pattern cutters, this book bridges the gap between historical authenticity and contemporary fit, making it an essential tool for anyone serious about period costume construction.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | 266,458 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 112 in Stagecraft 708 in Beauty & Fashion (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (298) |
| Dimensions | 22.23 x 1.91 x 22.23 cm |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 1138018236 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1138018235 |
| Item weight | 930 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 274 pages |
| Publication date | 18 Dec. 2015 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
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