Stays mock-up pictures

[mala_14]

I tried on the mock-up yesterday, so you get pictures! The stays fit well, which is not a surprise because they're based on my other stays that fit well. I'm not sold on the underbust aspect of things though. I did feel well supported in this, even with just the shift. (I tried it on with the shift and added a tank top for picture taking.) But I don't think I'm getting enough lift for the fashionable shape of the era nor the right bust shape. I'm thinking this underbust thing might actually work better for someone who has more of a bust. And that being squished in the lower part of the bust would give more lift and cleavage for someone with a smaller bust.

(Also, this looks like some sort of dirndl/wench outfit. lol)

Compare with this lady who is smaller busted but with a very perky bust.


At this point, I'm not really sure what to do, whether I should keep pursuing this underbust thing, try a different style of stays from this era, or actually finish some of my unfinished projects that need to be finished. Part of the problem is that even though I am feeling inspired by costumes/clothing, I don't actually feel like doing the work and can't settle on one particular project that I will actually complete. Motivation is weird. I feel like I've gone back to the way I used to sew like 5 years ago before I started getting decently productive.

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[mala_14]

Thanks! The back seamlines on Regency things are often really aesthetically pleasing, so I was trying to do something similar.