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 liner or cotton fabric and they are lined with cotton or linen; they feature a smooth covered pièce d'estomac and tabs over the hips to protect your skin and support the petticoat.
 
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)

These stays have a front spiral lacing and the eyelets can be
-hand sewn with linen or silk thread
-metal eyelet hand-covered with thread (this option has slightly larger eyelets)

The corset will be made in cotton or linen and with the color/colors of your choice.
Please send a message to check color / fabric availability.
If you want/prefer wool fabric please see the "custom orders" section below.

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.
For an estimate, please send an email at elainecouture.info@gmail.com

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.
 
Custom orders:
any request of
-different fabric
-design changes / decorative elements
must be requested before purchase, because they involve a variation in costs and processing time.
For an estimate, please send an email at elainecouture.info@gmail.com

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.

Payment plans
Is possible to request a payment plan for this gown, to see the shop policies click here: payment plans

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