This Willoughby & Rose: 18th Century Children's "Elizabeth" Stays Pattern creates an 18th century foundation garment, suitable for children to age 13. The cut of the stays, which facilitates proper posture without changing the child’s shape, is based on several extant examples from the 1750s to the late 1780s.
- The Willoughby & Rose: 18th Century Children's "Elizabeth" Stays Pattern comes with two designs that feature back-lacing, and include optional straps and tabs (skirts).
- View A is the more historically represented version, with fully boned panels. They are made from 3–4 layers of fabric (depending on whether or not you wish to line them), and are sturdy, without being restrictive.
- View B is based on lighter stays, worn by women during the last decades of the 18th century, with minimal boning. This allows for increased flexibility, while helping the child maintain their posture. They can be made with 2-4 layers of fabric.
- The Willoughby & Rose: 18th Century Children's "Elizabeth" Stays Pattern includes:
- A paper pattern & fully illustrated instruction booklet in your selected size pack
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Available in three size packs: A (2/3-4/5), B (6/7-8/9), & C (10/11-12/13).
Disclaimer: This Willoughby & Rose: 18th Century Children's "Elizabeth" Stays Pattern is *not* designed to reduce/reshape the waist. This should not be attempted. The garment should fit close to the body, but should not be restrictive.
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