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: q. What are jumps?: They are a foundation garment, but one that wa