Late 18th Century Gestational Stays

I finally did it! I finished my pregnancy stays- just 6 months late! I was interested in this project because not many people have talked about their maternity experiences while being in period costume. Also, because I've not seen this particular style of stays reproduced. So onto the deets! Fabric: Medium Weight Linen (Yellow scraps…

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