Bespoke early 17th century stays with pièce d'estomac.
 
These stays create the historically correct shape of this period supporting your bust and shaping your waist.
They are made of linen or cotton fabric and they are lined with cotton or linen; they feature a smooth covered pièce d'estomac, spiral front lacing and contrasting (or same color) hand-stitched binding.
 
Options for the corset/stays boning:
Half boned stays = flexible steel bones (this option is the one shown in the pictures)
Full boned stays= synthetic whalebone
 
(Difference between flexible steel bones and synthetic whalebones: the first are heavier, they are less inclined to bend if stored incorrectly or due to body heat but they are more sensitive to perspiration.
The second are lighter and, even if they get slightly bent, the corset can be restored with pressing.
Both types of boning combine stiffness and flexibility suitable for this type of garment and historical time period)

Eyelets can be:
-whipped eyelets (hand sewn with silk thread)
-metal eyelet hand-covered with silk thread (this option has slightly larger eyelets and it's shown in the video)
Please note: I don't make anymore the simple metal eyelet version depicted in the first photo.

The corset will be made in cotton or linen and with the color/colors of your choice, but the lining will always be undeyed or natural white.
While white linen or cotton it's always available, for other colors please send a message to check color availability.
*Fabric or color availability depends on the suppliers and can change from season to season*

With your bespoke corset you can also request a linen and cotton hand embroidered pocket, perfect to carry small personal belongings.
The angled top edge helps to keep the pocket in the correct position over the hip: the embroidery is directly inspired by one of the New Modelbüch illustrations and it's made with cotton thread.
For historical gowns the pocket it's worn beneath the dress and petticoat, but over the shift and corset: it can be tied around the waist on the front or back.
Like for the corset white linen it's always available, but for other colors please send a message to check color availability.
Both the shape of the pockets and the embroidery design will be as depicted in the video: the embroidery can be monochromatic or bicolor.

Any design/fabric change and/or any addition of decorative details must be requested before purchase and involve a variation in costs.
Your fabric choice must be communicated before purchase.

Measurements
Once you have placed your order, you will receive a list of the measurements that will be needed to make your bespoke garment/ garments plus a diagram / tutorial that will show you how to correctly take those measurements.

Mock-up and fitting
Before placing your order you can request a mock-up of the corset. For this design is not strictly needed but it's always suggested to request it: for an estimate please send an email at elainecouture.info@gmail.com

The mock up service is provided both for customers who can come by the studio for fittings and for customers living abroad.
Customers living abroad will receive the mock-up via courier: we will schedule a video call in which we are going to check the fitting and, once any changes have been established, the customer will send the prototipe back to Elaine's studio (please note: the cost of the mock-up shipment, return and custom fees are charged to the customer).
The cost of this additional service and shipping plus return costs will be defined in the estimate for the bespoke/custom made garment.
 
Processing time:
After the purchase, the fabric selection and receiving your measurements it takes about  45 / 65  business days  for the corset to be completed.

Your bespoke order will take part of a production cycle in which other garments and accessories are created. For this reason it's recommended to order your gown in advance of your event/historical re-enactment/wedding date because not always it will be possible to speed your custom order.
 
Shipping:
This corset will be shipped via DHL Express.
Shipping is tracked and insured: the courier will request a direct signature to deliver the package.
For non EU countries: custom charges are not included in the shipping or item price. Customs charges are to be covered by the customer at delivery.
See shipping policy here.
 
Company policy:
the item is non-refundable and non retournable: please be careful while taking your measurements and follow the diagram that will be provided to you. See: terms of purchase