Almost finished petticoat

[mala_14]

Ok, I totally didn't get my petticoat goal done. Things were busy and I was lazy. Standard stuff. But as it stands at the moment, all the machine sewing is done and just the hand finishing is left. There's a hockey game on tomorrow and I should be able to finish up the petticoat while watching it. I gave it a preliminary try on, with and without my bumpad. It is definitely a c.1880 petticoat; very narrow. It barely fit over my bumpad, but gives a great mid-1880s silhouette with it. (I may need to make a smaller bumpad for the dresses I'm planning.) I'll have pictures in the future. Without any sort of padding underneath, it looks a bit sad on its own. I may end up wearing my Edwardian petticoat under it. Really, a petticoat with a flounced back would be ideal, but I just don't have that kind of time or patience right now.

I think it may also be a bit short. It definitely clears my feet and is about low ankle length. Do you think that's ok? How long do you make your petticoats?

In other news, I went to my first event with my living history group. One of our neighbourhoods was having a heritage day and invited us for local colour. It was rather loud (lots of fiddle music and jigging, classic Metis culture stuff) and the kids were a little TOO enthusiastic about the quern/stone handmill/grindstone and had trouble sharing at times, but it was still fun. I met a younger member who I hadn't met at the meeting who is into costuming, both historical and cosplay, and we had lots of talks. I also learned how to use a hand loom. Super cool! I look forward to attending more (preferably quieter) events. :)

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Busy and lazy. Yep, sounds familiar!

That event sounds super fun! So cool you are getting out there and doing all these wonderful things!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Haha! It's a problem.

I am loving it! I don't know why I didn't get involved sooner... Well other than that I was a scared and shy introvert. ;p

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

That doesn't sound too short for a day petticoat. Glad you're integrating with your local living history group!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Good to know. And yeah, it's a lot of fun. :)

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a fun event!

I usually make my petticoats about 2" shorter than I want my skirts, so maybe just above the anklebone? Too short isn't usually a problem like too long is.

You could make a horsehair ruffle for under. Like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/540994973961123401/

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

It was! :)

Thanks for the info. Good to know!

I've definitely been considering that. Or possibly a small crescent-shaped pad. Or both. ;)