A good kit starts with the right underwear!  Kathleen Kannik has been doing on-going primary research since the early 80's.  Her Kanniks Korner 1790-1820 English Shift Pattern is based on an extensive primary research, extant shifts, and primary written information.  

The Kanniks Korner 1790-1820 English shift Pattern:

• Is a full pattern with extensive illustrations to teach you all of the plain sewing stitches and techniques required to produce an historically accurate shift.  
• Contains all sizes - XS (30 in. bust) to XXXL. (52 in. bust)