Fabric: blue linen body, white cotton canvas interlining, white cotton lining
Pattern: adapted from the mantua makers 18th century stays, back in about 2006 when I was clearly a different shape.
Year: mid to later 18th century
Notions: purchased bias tape, twill tape and gros grain ribbon, metal boning
How historically accurate is it? Low to moderate. I was more concerned with getting a smooth line, fast (ha!) so I went with machine stitching and metal boning...however, the eyelets and the binding of the tabs on the bottom edge are all done by hand!
Hours to complete: I just don't track time...at all...but something like a final rush of about 17 hours work at the end of a very long wait. And now it's done!
I have proof!
First worn: February 12, 2013
Total cost: I have no idea of the cost overall but I spent about $4 on ribbon to lace it closed.
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