Martha Washington's Sweet Water Recipe || 1749-1799 Linen Perfume Limited Release Woven tape or ribbon shoulder

Woven tape or ribbon shoulder straps slipped through eyelets at front and back keep the outline of the stays as discreet as possible under lightweight dresses

or in one piece without a seam

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It's inspired by the transitional corsets sold between 1907-1911

This clever no-pattern method of making is a based on later 18th century examples and mentions and depictions in 17thc images

Martha Washington's Sweet Water Recipe || 1749-1799 Linen Perfume Limited Release Woven tape or ribbon shoulder"A sweet scented perfume" "When you use this water sprinkle your clothes therewith in the folding." These are the instructions from Martha Washington in her family recipe book regarding this perfume recipe. It can be used on linens, clothing, curtains, or yourself! The profile of this concoction is a warm, sweet but herbaceous aroma with a musk overtone. The sweet smells heighten with heat, so when applied to warm linens or the body the smells may