making 18th century stays

In this video I make a pair of linen 1780s stays using the historical drafting method and a combination of modern and historical sewing techniques. For more information on why women wore stays and a brief overview of how supportive undergarments changed throughout history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF20riATkh0 For more info on how the different classes dressed at this time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFanMEQoSkg and people who are far better at explaining how the arc drafting method works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW_NW25AwpU&t=8s&pp=ygUdMTh0aCBjZW50dXJ5IHN0YXlzIGFyYyBtZXRob2Q%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6dzhexyw8E&t=493s&pp=ygUdMTh0aCBjZW50dXJ5IHN0YXlzIGFyYyBtZXRob2Q%3D