u/LakeWorldly6568

So I purchased the Augusta stays pattern from Scroop Patterns.

I am unfortunately fat with a small bust. My bust measurement with a bra on is 49 inches and my waist is 46. My first question is if I should make the 50 or do I need to grade between the 50 and the 52?

My other my is if the cardboard toile needs the bones (my boning won't arive for a couple of days) or if that instruction is for using fabric.