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Fitting & alteration
Stays and corsets fitted and altered.
From pattern to finished stays
Stay and corset maker: historical stays and corsets made by hand, patterned, boned and fitted to the wearer.
Our approach
Why choose us
Honest advice
We talk plainly about period, pattern and fit, so you know what you are getting.
Good materials
We work with good cloth and boning you can see and feel, chosen to support and to last.
Fitted to you
We fit each pair to your measurements, so stays fit well and are comfortable to wear.
To the period
We pattern and make to the period, so historical stays are right for the era.
Free quote
On-site visit
Clear pricing
Personal service
How we work
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Get in touch
Call us or send the form.
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Free quote
We assess and give a clear fixed price.
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Appointment & work
We work cleanly and on schedule.
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Done & tidy
We finish carefully and show you the result.
Our range
Our services
We pattern, bone and stitch the stays by hand, fitted to you.
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Made to measure
Made by hand for the way you wear them.
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Period costume
Supporting garments for period costume.
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Corsets
Corsets made and bound by hand.
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For theatre & re-enactment
We advise on period, pattern and fit.
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Historical stays
Made to the period and fitted to the wearer.
Who we are
About us
We work by hand. Patterning to the period, cutting and boning, stitching the channels, binding and fitting, step by step, with care. It is skilled, patient work, and that is where the difference lies.
Learn more
Theatre or re-enactment? Ask about historical stays.
Get in touch
Contact
Not sure what suits the period? Tell us about it and we will advise.