Two questions and an embroidery library on the Letters page this month.
- Danielle inquires about fitting stays
- Sherry shares an embroidery library
- Patricia asks about articles for the DPP
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your questions, letters and advice by May 1st, 2010 for next month's column.
Danielle writes:
Dear FR,
I am a complete beginner when it comes to stay-making, and I have a question about fitting that I'm hoping you could help me with.
All the corset patterns I have seen, including your drafting tutorial, say that when fitting or measuring for a corset you should wear a well-fitting bra, to lift the bust into the proper position. I have small breasts that don't droop at all, so might I be able to get away without this? Or would it be a good idea to try to find a bra that not only fits and lifts but lacks padding that would throw the fit off?
Thank-you very much!
Sincerely,
Danielle
Your instinct is right - if putting on a bra doesn't change the shape or position of your bust significantly, then you may be able to get away with it - use your judgement! But if you're looking for a suitable bra to fit in, then yes, you'll need one without padding unless you plan to pad the corset too!!
Sherry
Here's a great site for free old needlework and pattern books, The Antique Pattern Library. I just stumbled across it and thought this would be worth passing on.
Sherry (love, love, love YWU and FR)
Patricia asks
What is planned for the DPP on FR? I haven't seen anything yet on making stays or a corset for the Natural Form Era.
Patricia
Patricia,
We've got a whole series of articles planned on stay-making and on Natural Form Era corsets starting in the August issue. We'll be covering the other parts of the underwear repertoire in the next few months.
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