Edwardian petticoat pattern

My first project of the year is done, and it wasn't even planned! I started work on the red/white regency dress (an update will follow soon), and while I was working I noticed the fabric was a bit sheer. No problem of course, that's perfectly period, but it does require a petticoat beneath the dress. Well,…

1900s under-petticoats were shorter than top petticoats for easier walking. For my short Edwardian lace petticoat I used a bedsheet and lace from my stash.

One of the problems with my sewing is that I sew A LOT, and not all of it looks particularly interesting and dynamic unless I manage to do a whole photoshoot in it, in a picturesque locale (which, luckily, there are lots of in the Wellington region!). Thing is, photoshoots take a lot of time and planning, and a willing photographer (which, unluckily, Mr D is not often). So I do a bit of self-timed photos, and a lot of mannequin photos. Even with good images, some sewing isn’t that…

I'm currently sewing an Edwardian lace lingerie dress and I made this Edwardian princess slip with lace inserts to wear underneath.

Learn how to make a drawstring closure on your Edwardian petticoat. The Edwardian drawstring closure is fast and easy to sew. And what’s best: you don’t have to sew a placket! 😀 Related: 6 Ways How To Sew A Placket – Historical Sewing This Edwardian petticoat drawstring closure is based on an antique Edwardian petticoat. … Continue reading How To Sew An Edwardian Petticoat Drawstring Closure →

Hey! I actually documented a finished project! Yay! Can I even tell you how long I’ve needed to make myself an Edwardian petticoat? My wedding ones are way too tiny now, and my originals a…

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