Clothing Shift And Stays

Clothing Shift And Stays. 1).madame de jullienne, who holds a knotting shuttle, wears an ivory silk satin robe à la française whose plainness sets off her rich. I’m starting on a new historical project, which means it’s time for another set of foundation garments!

Simplicity 8579 18th Century Stays Corset Shift Costume from www.etsy.com

Stays were worn over the shift and under the gown or jacket. Shift and stays for 1810 the stays are hand sewn from cotton twill and cotton sateen with linen thread. The petticoat requires 2 yards light weight wool, linen, or cotton print, 5 1/2 yards 1 cotton or 7/8 worsted twill tape in a coordinating color, and 2 1/4 yards 1/2 cotton or linen tape.

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