Doublet
I got a chance to test the fit of the doublet body, and it looks like it'll be just fine. The only thing I'm concerned about is the area between the neckline of the kirtle and the collar area ofthe doublet. It has a tendency to collapse onto the "shelf" creatd by the corset beneath. I'm wondering if I should add a layer or two of heavy interfacing, padding, boning, or a combination of the three. I need to come to a decision on this before I can go much further with the doublet construction. currently I'm leaning toward a double layer of canvas interlining for the top half of the front, perhaps with a few channels threaded with hemp cord.
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