I was at a vintage/antique fair a year or so ago when I ran across a 1940's or 1950's esque girdle. It was priced around $50. Much more than I thought it was worth to me since I couldn't even wear it. So, I opted not to buy it. I do my best to be very respectful about photography and someone's booth. Considering I wasn't purchasing I didn't feel it appropriate to ask the vendor if I could take a photo of the girdle. So, I memorized the details of it's construction to document how it was made for my own learning benefit.
I thought you might enjoy seeing the general construction and my observations on the fabric. I could be off on the era for sure considering that there appeared to be surging and elastic. I'm not really sure of when those were invented and then became popular in ready-to-wear garments. Interesting to note the 3" elastic at the waist, a stretch gusset, 2 zippers, along with the use of both powernet and a woven.
This sketch was done using Paper by 53 on my iPad.
This sketch was done using Paper by 53 on my iPad.
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