Making an 18th/Early 19th Century Shift from an Extant Original!

It might be important to note that, according to the seller of the original shift, it was initially acquired from a French convent and so that might account for the slightly old fashioned (by the late 19th century) cutting and construction methods. I also suspect that the heavy quality of the linen and the position of the neckline may be more specific to the religious institutional environment of the original owner. MATERIAL SOURCES: -Linen: Grey Lines Linen, NYC -Linen thread: Burnley & Trowbridge [] -Draw string cord: Joyce Trimming, NYC Useful Tools for Those So Inclined: (Please note that these are affiliate links) -Clear 18-inch ruler: -Steel-headed straight pins: -Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: -My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: -Ye Trusty Ol