Synthetic Whalebone vs. Steel – Redthreaded

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Steel has long been considered the go-to boning material for most "modern" and "theatrical" corsetry, and it's a commonly held opinion in the historical costuming world as well. This is for good reason: steel boning is durable, reliable, comes in varying thicknesses/flexibility and widths, and is treated for rust-resis
Synthetic whalebone or steelwhat's the difference, how to choose, and what the heck even IS synthetic whalebone anyway?

Redthreaded 1750s Stays Pattern

Synthetic Whalebone vs. Steel – Redthreaded

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Sew Modern Sew Historical: Regency Stays Sewing Pattern by Redthreaded

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Throughout much of the 18th century, a conical torso with a defined waist and rounded bosom was seen as the ideal shape. Our 1750s closed front stays

1750s Stays — Synthetic Whalebone

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Synthetic Whalebone - 6 mm X 1.5 mm - 50 meter roll

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This kit is designed to accompany the Redthreaded 1780s front lacing stays pattern (sold separately). These kits contain all of the specialty supplies