Renaissance Historical Bodice Lace-Up Corset Top

This Renaissance historical bodice brings the structure of period dress into a pattern made for home sewing. Wide shoulder straps frame the neckline, channels for boning hold the shape steady, and back lacing allows the fit to be adjusted while wearing. It suits women sewing costume pieces, reenactment wear, or a statement top to layer over skirts and loose chemises.

Firm, stable fabrics give the best result: coutil, cotton twill, linen canvas, denim, or a brocade for a richer historical look, paired with a sturdy lining that supports the boning. Wear it to a renaissance faire, a themed wedding, a summer festival, or a photo shoot, and layer it over a full-sleeved blouse when the evenings turn cool.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on US Letter or A4 paper (one file for both), and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. All sizes are layered in one file, so you print only the size you need.