Making 18th Century Jumps

Happy Wednesday! I finally got photos of this project worn, which means I can share the process of making it with you!! Check the info box for more information on what inspired me/what I would do differently! ... As mentioned in the video, if you aren't comfortable or don't have the option of draping/drafting these from scratch, start out with a fitted 18th century bodice/jacket pattern, then alter it to have tabs and the neckline you want. The shape should be pretty similar to the pattern I drafted with a little tweaking and a few mock ups to make sure you have it right!! Pieces that inspired this one: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/23/48/29234875d182aa02e0307a73b702c5d3.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c4/e3/0b/c4e30b232a97c0fc7caee8527c6ac030.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cd/77/bf/cd77bff612351500d8b72ba5d97ab000.jpg q. What are jumps?: They are a foundation garment, but one that was considered appropriate enough to be seen. At least in countries with more casual approaches to fashion during the 1700's, or lower class women who needed the extra mobility that they allow. They are shaped similarly to stays, but don't offer nearly the amount of support or reduction since they have way less (if any) boning in them. Instead the stiffness of the fabric is what supports the body. ... ALSO I know it wasn't totally clear (I didn't explain it well), but the main change I would make to this is creating a separate layer of li