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So, I will pad it on my own. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. before I add the over skirt and make the waistband for the underskirt I want to construct the bodice. I added two layers all of the way around, plus a few strips and ovals in between the two layers to widen the hips, pad the belly,and shorten the waist. I want to add a rose to the peak of each later . I decided to try something new and tip the ends in Plasti Dip. Hooray! Reader beware! I have heard from other corset makers that the Plasti Dip tipped bones are fine to dry clean, but I have never done so, and I would definitely check with the dry cleaner to make sure it is okay. Once the canvas was sewn together I placed it back on the dress form, inside out, so the seams could be adjusted as needed. Ad from shop OnceUponAStitchStore All 6 sections were serged together to create a wide skirt. Draping is a process used to create your own garment pattern. You can always make a muslin with the pattern prior to cutting out your actual fabric if you want to test the pattern first. Next time, I will explain how I sewed the godets! Evie hererealized the Layer 4 godets were great fun, and decided to take a swim in them. Next, I pinned the elastic in place underneath the waistband section on the pillow. Its time to attache the godets to the first layer of the petticoat. Raising it up higher will help eliminate this. Circumference = 6.28 x Radius. However, since I dont know if it is still available I will just use what I have. Now, I was ready to work with the lace. Learn more. We also need to complete the waistband, neckline, hem and decoration. From shop MyParisPretties, ad by ritzyvintagefinds That said, it offers the least amount of structure. Since I am mimicking that style for my Belle dress, I will be doing the same. You can clearly see the shape of the bodice pattern when the fabric is removed and laid flat. From shop TheSlipDrawer, ad by MyParisPretties I stay stitched using a 2.5 stitch length on each straight edge. I pinned it to the bodice to see how it would look. Ad from shop ArtEmbroideryDesigns Since I want the binding to be hidden on the inside of the garment, I will be using single fold bias strips. Then, I drafted the pattern. FREE shipping, ad by AMODERNEVINTAGE Pressing makes all the difference in the appearance of your final garment. Then I measured 6.5 inches down from that peak and sewed from there to the bottom of the ruffle. It can be difficult to work with them if they are too close together or join in awkward places. tvpstore Two rectangles used per ruffle. I had originally planned for 8 godets in Layer 4. The waistband was made from 1 inch waistband elastic. Design rulers to the rescue! At each 18 inchmark I cut a 6 inch vertical slitand marked 6 inches straight above that. If you are using sheers, it helps to layer the fabrics before hand to see what they will look like. My yard stick wasnt long enough to get the job done, so I taped two together. I actually do that all of the time, Ill go through my store bought patterns and select bits and pieces from different patterns and put them together to create my own unique garment. On my petticoat the third of the hoop measured 32 inches. (I will use the part that was trimmed off for accents and details later.). I didnt want the batting to be visible and exposed when using the dress form. I did get poked a few times. 44 inch width. Cut five 26 by Width of Fabric ( 60) rectangles. You use metal tips to cover the ends of the spiral boning. This allows for a more snug fit if that is what you are going for. So, I made a slight adjustment. The largest width was my hip measurement 2. I was able to realize the error when I was pinning the pieces together and corrected it. I then aligned those serged edges with the serged edges of the petticoat waist and pinned them together. I do really like the shorter ruffle on this layer. The resulting skirt has a very angular shape. When making the pleats I found that my pleats overlapped about 2/3 to 3/4 of the time. I dont always care for fusible interfacing. Next, I sewed together the satin, using the adjustments I had made to the canvas. So, my dress will have cap sleeves which will be hidden under the collar, hence the necklines shown. Tracking the information is so beneficial. Now that the underskirt is complete it is time to add some decoration! Once both pieces had been cut I serged the sides together. You can see the markings that indicate if the boning goes on the left (L) or right (R) and the channel it should be placed in. My boning was now ready to place in the channels. From shop ArtEmbroideryDesigns, ad by CountryHeartVintage Which meant, my lap. I find this is particularly important in places such as under the arms, where you dont want a lot of unnecessary bulk. Just keep in mind, the top, bottom, and armhole seams have not yet been stitched, so the seam allowance is still present. I measured 9 inches down the center back and stitched 2 rows of stitching about 3/16 inches apart along that center line. So, no batting on the top for me. We learn from it, and as long was we adjust as we go, things usually work out just fine! You would also do the armholes if you have a sleeveless bodice. I doesnt look too great, and it would probably get snagged and messed up easily. Ad from shop VintageCraftTreasure Since the lining will be so heavy, the satin needs to be reinforced to add structure. (See my previous post.) Just smooth it out. VintageYoungun From shop VintageYoungun, $59.99 Ruffle: Cut 20 Rectangles, 13in x Width of Fabric. I laid the boning along the back channel, and trimmed it to the proper length (about 1/8 1/4 inch shorter than my channel.) I probably could have taken out a bit more of the fullness in the sleeve, but I do like how roomy it is when being worn. This layer is constructed differently than the previous layers. Dont worry, I will keep it as simple as possible and try to make the calculations clear. Once the godets were securely pinned in place, I lifted the entire petticoat off the dressform. In the past I have always used an adjustable dress form. FREE shipping, ad by romlya Finally, it is time to remove the muslin! However, given my hoop and the shape created by my bustle, alteration to the next layer was necessary for my petticoat. I prefer silk organza press cloths. I will keep you posted as to which method I prefer after the construction is complete. Ad from shop romlya Not strange at all! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ad from shop Laurieskeepsakes Once the lace was on place I played with different swoop sizes at the bottom of the lace to give the Belle effect to the dress. After considering both options I preferred the look of the smaller swoops. The largest radius used in my pattern was 47 inches. From shop madameEvintage, ad by tvpstore Next I folded it in half creating a 4 x 30 inch rectangle and serged the edges. Can you believe this is only a single layer of the petticoat! From shop SewANeedleinhaystack, Sale Price $3.75 Im not sure how it will look, if the final dress will be better with or without it, but I wanted to give it a try. You could always use a smaller bustle if this is not the look you prefer, but I kind of liked the drama of the shape. Huzzah! I chose to use fusible interfacing. I connect the dots to create the curved hem and cut out the pattern. (LogOut/ (20% off), ad by VintageYoungun You can always add godets at the sides to make the skirt fuller. When I tried it on myself I noticed that the neck was a bit high, so I may have to adjust that later. Evie wanted to help. I started by marking off 18 inch sections along the bottom edge. I teach math, so I think it is just fabulous when I can incorporate math into my projects. (Pins tend to fall out of lace.) It gives a nice iridescent effect without looking cheap or over the top. For example, when aligning your pieces recall it is the stitch line, 1/2 inch from the edge (since I used a 1/2 inch seam allowance), that needs to align. I have to admit that doing this all at once can make for a prickly experience when sewing. Here are the details. Butafter purchasing 40 yardswe will make it work. This required an additional 7 yards of fabric. FREE shipping, ad by UpCycleCRAFTreasures Next, I need to bind the lower edge, add trims and my corset will be done. maybel57 I had to clip the edges of the casing at the bust curve. I placed the pearl skirt inside the gold, and the yellow inside the pearl, to create a 3 layer skirt. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. I wanted to make a standard corset that could be worn under the Belle Dress to help support the weight of the petticoat when it is worn. Approximately 7 yards used. I wanted the back side of the petticoat to be fuller. This made it a bit of a tight fit, but since it will be covered by other layers it wasnt that big of a deal. Its coming together quickly now! The godets are larger in size but fewer in number for Layers 3 and 4. Ad from shop LaceandlinenDesigns I am very glad I did! Eventually, all of these sections will be sewn together and then attached to the bottom overlay section from the first layer of the petticoat. Now that the pattern is ready its time to sew the bodice. Fabric used: Glitterbug White Pearlized Sheer. The Sunshine yellow displayed online looked much different than what I received. I used the design rulers and an air erase maker to straighten the lines. Make sure that is washed and laundered if applicable. This created nice little bunches in the lace which will be the top of the swoops of fabric. Overall, I feel like I get a better fit, with fewer adjustments being necessary. One thing that I noticed occurred on this layer, was that the front end of the petticoat began to poke out. Here is what my ruffles looked like after gathering. Youll probably want to have a pressing ham and press cloth handy. I probably could have made the waistband channel a bit narrower, but overall I was happy with it. Once I have the seams pinned the way I like, I start to play with the edges. With the 3 underskirts constructed I wanted to see what they looked like over top of the petticoat. Whats next? I dont think I would do that again. I pieced the bodice together, inserted a busk, added grommets, and bound the top. Why didnt I think of it years ago? The most common places to add bones are along the seams and at the center back. When I draped the knit I pinned onboth sides on the dress form to ensure I had the right shape, but to make a pattern you only need half. $11.80, $14.75 As for me, I am not yet finished with my underskirt. We will have to see if I decide to add more godets to make it even bigger! I noticed it was a little loose at the bust. (Other than the ruffled circle skirt, only the first petticoat layer reaches the waist.) As you can see, the edge closest to the camera is a little long. Its also home to a whole host of one-of-a-kind items made with love and extraordinary care.   United States   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD). After spending so long working on the skirt of my Belle Dress I noticed that my hoop was starting to sag. This is a step that a lot of people may skip. Thank goodness there are wise people in the world who share their ideas online! It is bold, which gives great lines, and it is easy to move until you decide on a final position. I pulled and tucked until I had a shape I liked. I noticed the casings were just a bit visible on the front of the bodice, but I am hoping a good press later will help conceal them. It is a great value, only about $5 per yard with a 50% of coupon. The top width was my waist measurement 2. I serged using woolly nylon thread in the looper. My brain works in math terms, but if you dont speak math, imagine three lines extending from the corner that would separate the panel into quarters. I began by draping a piece of muslin over the dress form. Next, I took it to the machine and stitched them together with a 1/2 inch seam allowance around the waist. Up next? The petticoat layers are finished! jantiques Our global marketplace is a vibrant community of real people connecting over special goods. If I had to do so again, I would give myself a few more inches of leeway in the seam allowances. There was an indent from the top on the pin line near the shoulder, my brain thinking it was part of the shoulder curve, curved the edge. Next up was the back neckline. The spiral boning is flexible and lays beautifully, but is very supportive. Depending on the circumference of your petticoat, and the fullness you want in your skirt, a circle skirt may or may not be large enough for you. This yielded a few yards of binding which was just enough. First, I had to decide how high I wanted them to reach. From shop LeftHandSaber, ad by SewANeedleinhaystack This could be a section where the fabric was folded, or the pin was in at an odd angle when draping, and for some reason when I connect the lines it ends up an odd shape. The seam allowance will be at 1/2 inch so this will provide a bit of a buffer so the boning doesnt get caught in my seams. I have found that binding creates a much better result than sewing the lining to the main fabric and flipping it, which I have done with poor results in the past. I will hem them to the correct length later. I used a skewer to make sure the boning was all of the way inserted. I finished the non-hem edge to help prevent fraying as I worked with the gathers. This way they would be slightly wider than my seam allowances. To compensate, I had to unpick and drop down the godets along the back side of the skirt a few inches. I trimmed that before adding the ruffle. I wish I had purchased a few more yards of lace, 6 7 yards probably would have been better for a fuller or longer drape, but as I didnt want to invest anymore in materialswe will make 5 yards work! I plan to use 12 godets sections in layer 2. (LogOut/ In the end, doing this process separately worked best for me.). Now that the godets and ruffles have been cut out, it is time to sew them together. hkvintage There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. I clipped the curves and trimmed most of the seams by about 1/8 inch as I did this. I like to start by sewing the canvas together. Since I wanted to add fullness to the back and sides, but not the front, I decided not to have the godets go all of the way around. Ad from shop hkvintage Ad from shop ChameleonCreations Since I needed a 29 inch waistband, this worked perfectly for me. If I had to do this again, I would do so when the material was flat, perhaps with an air erase marker or something,so that I could ensure my markings were accurate and forming right angles. Then I begin to pin the muslin into the desired shape, taking care to make sure the seams are as smooth as possible, and placed in flattering and easily maneuverable areas. VintageCraftTreasure I folded the sleeve in half and connected them at the under arm. From handmade pieces to vintage treasures ready to be loved again, Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. Now to finish off the petticoat, it needs a waistband. I think this will by my choice on this project.). Next, I pinned the casings over each seam. To review making the petticoat I thought it might be helpful to summarize the dimensions and amount of fabric used. VictorianAmbiance Please. This actually worked out perfectly as the organza I used is 60 inches wide. I decided to focus on the bodice. I also cut out 12 rectangles, 13 inches by the width of fabric ( 60 in). Using the same method I used for the bustle, I created an elastic waistband and slid it through the channel. I did the gathering on the serger. I pinned the top of the ruffled circle skirt to the top of the godet layer at the waist and stitched the two layers together. (Ive also used a bit of plasti-dip instead of the tape, see my post, but the tape is definitely faster and less messy.). Yes, quite the project. I then needed to determine my waist measurement, for me, approximately 30 inches. MyParisPretties For the ruffles I cut 9 rectangles that were 16 inches by the width of the fabric. The next two layers of the petticoat are simple circle skirts, so they wont add much to the overall appearance. Rather than adding a full length skirt for this layer, it is formed using a series of godets, triangular sections of fabric, each with a ruffle attached to the bottom. LaceandlinenDesigns Ad from shop jantiques While I made a Belle dress for a friend in the past, I dont have one of my own, so this was the perfect opportunity. Ad from shop tvpstore The second layer is constructed much differently from the first. From shop ritzyvintagefinds, ad by LaceandlinenDesigns Ad from shop Petticoatparade From shop Starbriteseller, ad by YourTurnVintageStore If you are not comfortable making your own pattern or if you dont have a dress form, store bought patterns can work just great! The godets in the front were sewn together 12 inches from the tips (two seams). You can also trim them and finish with a zigzag stitch. You dont want that on your final pattern. From shop TheTextileTrunk, $155.00 If I was making the Cinderella dress I may have had a different opinion, but since I am making Belle, and the top portion of the skirt will be covered with an overlay I didnt find in necessary. If your seam allowance is too small, your channel will be too big, and the bone will slide around. I thought it really added a lot of character to the corset. Hooray. Under Add your personalization, the text box will tell you what the seller needs to know. patternsoftime This creates slots for the hook, so the waistband becomes adjustable. I was pretty pleased with how they turned out. Binding creates a beautiful smooth edge onthe right side of the finished bodice. (Speaking of the sleeves. After my first few attempts at draping the lace I decided to try a different method. It did require a few adjustments. Ad from shop ritzyvintagefinds I ran out of the white pearl fabric, so I was not able to create a full circle skirt, but it was plenty big for what I needed. My dress form still looks so nice and new, but it is ME shaped! Then I stitched the sleeves to the bodice. Next I attached the godets to the ruffles on the serger. This skirt was cut using 6 sections. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. Since many of the seams are curved you want to make sure the casings can stretch. Next, I wrapped the dress form in batting. Also, I occasionally find that I mark the wrong line while drafting my pattern. I used Yellow pins to divide the third of the hoop into 4 sections. I chose to use their Casa Organza fabric. And the first layer of the petticoat is finished! The godets really make the skirt have more of an A shape rather than a bell. Alison Smiths Zara Pattern really was a nice place to start. From shop OnceUponAStitchStore, $105.00 Ad from shop TheTextileTrunk I drew my casings 1 1/8 inches (or 9/8 inch) wide. I also had to let out the shoulder seams a bit. Ad from shop WYLDESYDEVINTAGE The seller might still be able to personalize your item. A word on fabric. Ad from shop dreamdate The next step was to determine where the godets would need to be attached to each other. Ad from shop TheLilyBirdStudio I like the look of the Plasti Dip. Plugging in 47 inches for the radius I was able to determine that the circumference of the circle is approximately 300 inches. Sometimes the rulers will fit a curve beautifully! Layers 3 and 4 are constructed in the same manner as Layer 2, using godets. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. The only thing I didnt want was the little pleats at the edge. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. I stitched between the two marks. This one had been out of commission for a while, but it was my shape. I think it would be easier. I will add it to my Belle Dress once it is finished. Ad from shop VintagePatternsCo1 FREE shipping, ad by ArtEmbroideryDesigns If you plan to cut the boning yourself it helps tremendously if you have proper tools. Once your lines are smooth you can use a ruler to add seam allowances if you like. Before starting I gave the bodice a good press using a press cloth. It added just enough circumference to match my measurements. I attached the ruffled edge with a straight stitch and then serged the seam to eliminate bulk. Then I pressed the seam open and turned the sleeve so the lining was on the inside and the main fabric on the outside, and pressed again. Up next was gathering the ruffle. AMODERNEVINTAGE starting with the center front and working to the center back. Hooray! From shop AMODERNEVINTAGE, $376.32 I made a gather stitch along the top edge of the ruffles. I draped the dress form with a nude colored scuba knit. And sometimes they dont. After stitching the binding in place with a little less than a 1/2 inch seam, I folded it toward the lining side of the bodice, folding the raw edge of the binding over the raw edge of the seam. Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. I folded the lace in half with right sides together. CountryHeartVintage So, I cut mine on the bias. The boning went in very smoothly. I like to cut my own boning, you can refer to my Corset Tools Page for more info regarding the tools I use to do this. Dont see this option? I will be making my own using the same duck canvas I used for my lining. Up next is the spiral boning. I definitely like the shape after adding Layer 4.5 with the back godets. I would not use anything that smudges or could bleed through. Then folding the waistband up, I top-stitched the seam allowance in place. I like to secure the fabric at the center front first. This includes neck, hem, and back. Ad from shop DenisePieracci I decided to make my triangular sections 18 inches tall with 12 inch ruffles. This is quite a sturdy bodice, and I am pleased with how it turned out. I also stitched two more lines at approximately 22.5 degrees and 67.5 degrees in relation to the 90 degree corner. Ad from shop LeftHandSaber (14 in the back). It wasnt part of the shoulder curve at all. Something else I did this timeI cant remember where I saw it but it is such a great idea! (40 yards had to be purchased to get this price.). remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. This layer was also made using Casa Organza. Sleeves definitely arent necessary, but since this will probably be worn at a school I will be adding sleeves for modesty. They should end up being mostly, if not entirely, covered by the decoration that will be added across the neck line. (Just FYI, I sometimes give myself a few extra inches at the center back just in caseto account for thickness of fabric, seam allowance error, etc.). Joann+ (Had to purchase 40+ yards for this price). WYLDESYDEVINTAGE Now that the 2nd layer is complete and attached it is time to move on to Layers 3 and 4. I thought I would be satisfied without one, but after consideration I determined that I wanted one after all. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy.

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