It seems like a lot of effort, but making a full mock-up is so important for getting a good fit with your final stays. To be a successful mock up it needs to be as complete as possible: fully boned, in fabric that behaves as much as possible like your final fabric.
Starting Monday the 1st of April I’ll be doing a Sew-Along of the Cassandra Stays, covering every part of the stay-making process, from choosing your fabric, to pattern hacks, to all the finishing details.
Answering your questions about the Cassandra Stays! Can you use different types and widths of boning? Are stays or corsets more comfortable? Why five panels instead of four? Can you tell us more about tab width and shape? Do the Augustas or the Cassandra Stays work better with a short torso? And can the theatrical version be made without back lacing?
