Almost done skirt

[mala_14]

In-progress pictures of the skirt for my 1895 ensemble. Right now it's on the dressform so the bias can hang out. All that's left are the hem and the closure, probably hooks and eyes. It could probably use a hem facing of something stiff to make it look really 1890s, but I kind of like the idea of having versatility with it because I think it will also make a great Edwardian skirt.

I really like this pattern. The back has a lovely drape. But it's also super heavy. I hope my petticoats are up to the task of supporting this skirt! I am hoping to get a flounce on the poplin one and then starch them this week. Do you think my shirtwaist/blouse will also need starching?

Comments

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! This pattern actually is 1897, coincidentally. It's this one: http://dressmakingresearch.com/tailor_gown_with_moire.htm

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

I wonder if it would be accurate for sports wear c. 1907...

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Maybe. I think it has a very Edwardian look to it. And circular skirts seems sort of a thing for the time. Isn't one of the Truly Victorian Edwardian patterns a circular cut skirt?

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

TV has a 1905 circular skirt, and there are definitely images of skirts from 1907/1908 that look much like it. I looked around for sporting images yesterday, and it looks like fashion plates at least had the normal lines for tennis and croquet so I can probably do a skirt like this and be reasonably accurate.