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The Garden Stays Digital Sewing Pattern

$33.00

PDF Digital Sewing Pattern instant digital download & download link will be emailed to you within 15 minutes of purchase. Your Download includes all sizes. 

100% of pattern testers would recommend this pattern to a friend

The Garden Stays are a favourite for Renfaire adventures and everyday whimsy. They’re an ideal base for a complete historical outfit or a modern formal ensemble. Dress them up or down and decorate to your heart’s content—ruffles look especially lovely with this piece! Your first stays/corset can feel intimidating, but take it step by step. The bias binding is the most advanced step in this pattern. Take it one step at a time, know it might take a while, there’s a lot of repetition!

This is a really easy pattern to make reversible! See below for details.

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner/intermediate. Knowledge of bias binding is recommended. 

Time: Testers completed this pattern between 6 and 15 hours. Perfect as a weekend project!

Format: Includes A4/USLetter paper and A0 formats.

Think this pattern is worth more?
I’ve kept the price as low as possible for better accessibility. If you can afford to and think the pattern is worth it - you can tip me to help support future patterns. However, there is no expectation that you do so.

PDF Digital Sewing Pattern instant digital download & download link will be emailed to you within 15 minutes of purchase. Your Download includes all sizes. 

100% of pattern testers would recommend this pattern to a friend

The Garden Stays are a favourite for Renfaire adventures and everyday whimsy. They’re an ideal base for a complete historical outfit or a modern formal ensemble. Dress them up or down and decorate to your heart’s content—ruffles look especially lovely with this piece! Your first stays/corset can feel intimidating, but take it step by step. The bias binding is the most advanced step in this pattern. Take it one step at a time, know it might take a while, there’s a lot of repetition!

This is a really easy pattern to make reversible! See below for details.

Skill Level: Adventurous beginner/intermediate. Knowledge of bias binding is recommended. 

Time: Testers completed this pattern between 6 and 15 hours. Perfect as a weekend project!

Format: Includes A4/USLetter paper and A0 formats.

Think this pattern is worth more?
I’ve kept the price as low as possible for better accessibility. If you can afford to and think the pattern is worth it - you can tip me to help support future patterns. However, there is no expectation that you do so.

  • There is a 30 page written instruction booklet with digital illustrations AND a YouTube sew along (that includes a cute cat helping!).

    The instruction booklet also includes; Design options, fabric and supplies information, fabric yield recommendations, sizing information, how to pick the right size, finished garment measurements, fit recommendations and solutions, torso length adjustments, how to print, construction of the stays, shoulder straps and how to lace the stays.

    View the sew along video here: https://youtu.be/8YauNaAXQW8

    If you are having difficulty understanding any steps of the instructions please do email atelier.arden.official@gmail.com and we’ll help where we can.

  • This is a really easy pattern to make reversible!

    Just make sure your grommets look nice from both sides, and finish the bias tape with an invisible hand stitch- I like the ladder stitch. 

  • Fabric required: See photo for exact measurements, amounts sit between 0.5 to 0.9 metres / 0.55 to 1 yard for each of the lining, outer and the interfacing. 

    Suggested fabrics: non stretch fabrics such cotton coutil herringbone, or simply cotton drill/duck. Feeling adventurous? The outer layer can be made with other non-stretch fabrics such as, upholstery tapestry, upholstery velvet, taffeta etc. Noting that choosing these fabrics will increase the difficulty of the sewing pattern. 

  • Your purchase includes all sizes. 

    Fits up to 163 cm / 64.2 inch bust and 149 cm / 58.7 inch waist, and down to a 74 cm / 29.1 inch bust and 62 cm / 24.4 inch waist.

    See size chart below.

    Instructions included to find your Atelier Arden size (sizing chart labels sizes from A - V rather than numbers)

    You will determine your size based on your snug waist and bust measurement. For this pattern we have added 3 bust sizes for each waist size, making a total of 66 size options. Note Petite & Classic bust are usually paired together in a file. Fuller bust is usually in it’s own file.

    It is essential that you choose a size smaller than your snug body measurements.

    Choose a size that is up to 5 cm smaller than your snug waist measurement. The lacing of the stays allows for some flexibility, and in order to have a firm fit, please size down up to 1 size. If you are plus size, it may be worth sizing down 2 sizes for a firm fit and a lacing gap.

    Bodies can be so wildly different from one another. Instructions included to alter the pattern for a longer or shorter torso, and fit recommendations and solutions are included in the written instruction booklet. 

  • Format: PDF Digital Sewing Pattern instant digital download & download link will be emailed to you within 15 minutes of purchase. The download link only works for 24 hours, so make sure to download straight away.

    Please note: the instant download 'Links to Size Files' PDF links you to a GDrive where all the pattern sizes are stored. The sheer scale of nearly 70 size options where too big to include in an instant download.

    Pattern fIles include A4/US Letter for print at home and A0 for print shops & projectors. Note: because of the boning channels, each size has two files: Classic & Petite Bust, and Fuller bust.

    How to print at home: Open the file in a PDF viewer on your computer- not a web browser. When printing, always double check you have selected “Actual Size” or scale to 100% and never select “scale to fit”.

    Please print the test square on the first page to check it’s the correct size before committing to printing all of the pages.

    If you are having difficulty accessing or printing the pattern please do email atelier.arden.official@gmail.com and we’ll help where we can.

  • The Garden Stays Sewing Pattern is intended for personal use only, and cannot be used for profit or resale of finished garments.

    Being a product that is emailed to you automatically, once you place your order, as with most pdf patterns, this product is non refundable. However, please do email atelier.arden.official@gmail.com if you have any queries with your order.

  • This pattern has been made by independent designer, Arden Hartley, without the use of AI. It was designed through years of protyping and testing in Arden’s small studio in rural NSW, Australia. All sizes were digitised and graded in Adobe Illustrator by Arden with the help of her senior cat, Hissy Miggins who slept through the whole process.

    The pattern was tested over 70 times by real people with a variety of skill levels and sizes, from all over the world.

Loved by over 500 creatives

“It came together so easily and the fit is fantastic, even without alterations. I always appreciate when a designer takes multiple bust sizes into account. It makes less work for me, which I will always be thankful for. Also, I will never not love having multiple styling options to choose from.”

— Mary

“Thank you Arden for creating such a fabulous pattern. I found this easy to follow and the instruction are clear and precise. I had so much fun making two stays for the Melbourne Renfair I am really looking forward to your next creation”

— Clare

“The pattern took away all the scary decision making surrounding making stays for the first time. The boning channels are planned, the bustline is already shaped, and the choices of fabrics and interfacing were answered! My first sewing project in several years that didn't make me want to scream. Bliss!”

— Adelle

“Loved the amount of boning and placement, I felt really supported (for a 14H, this is impressive!)”

— Mel

“It really was easy and came together beautifully.

Nothing felt overly complicated or fussy. And it fit so well its a great baseline that I bet I could use to make other garments like kirtles or bodices.”

— Sam

“The instructions were clear and thoughtful, and the sizing made it so I didn't need to do any adjustments to find a pair of stays that actually fit me that is a very easy to make, you can do in one weekend, you can use with casual clothing or be a fairy.”

— Amy

Everything you need to get started

  • Sizing for the Garden Stays

  • Finished Garment Measurements - these are different from your body measurements. For more notes on sizing, check the instruction booklet.

  • Finished garment length (front)

  • Fabric yield - on the generous side. The project is also perfect for using your off cuts!

  • Supply list so you're all ready to make!

  • Recommended tools for this pattern

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