1880s underthings

[mala_14]

I made a ruffled bustle to replace my excessively large bustle pad. You can see the couple of different ones I based this on on my Pinterest board. The ruffles are made out of hair canvas bound with store bought double fold bias tape. (I figured that if the hair canvas is already part poly, it doesn't matter if the binding is too.) They're box pleated and bound with a cotton broadcloth band. The ties are cotton twill tape. The ruffles are 2 U shapes, the under one is 12 inches long and the top one about 5 inches. The top one is also twice as wide as the bottom layer. Gives a bit of a lift to the skirts.

I also took a picture of the flossing I did the other day. I think this will be my new project to work on while watching hockey games.

I'll get a picture of all the different layers on once I put the hook and eyelet on my petticoat and make some sort of bust padding.

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

FAB*U*LOUS*!! You are doing such fine and lovely work! So impressed!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

*blushes* Aw thanks Angela! It's totally the gorgeous fabric. Motivates me to do a really good job.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

This is looking amazing!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Elizabeth! I'm looking forward to starting on the dress, since that will actually be seen. ;p

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

These look SO GOOD. Really, the details are awesome.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Gloria! I think that this is the year of upping my sewing game.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

That flossing is such a lovely touch!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I was really inspired by late-Victorian corsets. They have SO much flossing!