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18th century stays and Joanna's figure as I imagine it. | 18th century clothing, 18th century fashion, Century clothing
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As far as I can tell, these are the most historically accurate, well-fitted reproduction undergarments that I have ever seen. Clearly, this woman is a genius. And a perfectionist. Emphasis on the genius. Before the Automobile: 1780's stays 1780s Stays, 18th Century Stays, Corset Making, 18th Century Dress, Historical Sewing, 18th Century Clothing, Historical Clothes, Corset Fashion, 18th Century Fashion
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1780's stays, 2012

My favorite surviving 18th century stays can be found in the Victoria & Albert museums collections. As my previous stays were starting to show signs of wear, I thought it was a good time to make my version of them. The top layer is light brown cotton, the next two layers underneath are linen canvas and the lining is of fine white linen. They are completely hand stitched, mainly with pale blue linen thread, but I also used white linen occasionally and silk twist for the back lacing holes. The…
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