I have had a mental block when it comes to executing the
petticoat. There is something quite
foreign to me about trying to scoop out the front of skirt to ensure the hem
lays parallel the ground. I am accustomed to be able to adjust the hem after
the fact!
My futile desire for perfection has caused a great deal of
procrastination.
That said- I finally decided to break down and create a petticoat
out of muslin. I wound up rebuilding the
waist band twice. The first time I pleated
the fabric up- I found that it made odd bumps at the side of the hip. Sloping the waist more gently rather than eliminating
it to a direct point helped to eliminate this problem. I added a ruffle at the
bottom for weight
I initially thought
that I could use this as an extra layer over my quilted petticoat for fullness.
The reality is I am not likely to put a muslin skirt over a silk one. Still I
am glad I made it because I learned a lot about the process without having to
cut into a more expensive project.
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