/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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Stays are the support/Shapeware of the 18th century, kind of like the later corset of the victorian period, but not.

Boning, whether you’re referring to a set of 16th/17th century pair of bodies, 18th century stays, or 19th century+ corsets, Are the flexible, yet rigid material used to create shape and support in the actual garment itself. Historically, wood, whalebone, metal, reads, and even cardboard were used. Modernly, steel, plastics and artificial whale bone are the standard. Crazy enough, the most common boning in home builds is industrial zip ties, but the ends cut off.

Pic related. Each of those quilted lines, pretty much represents a strip of boning material.