Victorian skirt pattern

I just, yesterday, decided to do a victorian walking skirt. Not that I do any reenactment, I just want one to wear for work or something. I plan to get some nice strong wool, once I have the pattern as I want it. Critiques and comments and helpful hints are more than welcome. 1. because I spent an…

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A few years ago I fell in love with a picture of an Edwardian Walking Costume, in the book Haute Couture & Prêt-à-Porter, Mode (Fashion) 1750-2000 - Ietse Meij. For those of you lucky enough to own the book, it's on page 79. And also in the book Haagse Hofmode (Hague Court Fashions) on page 27, on the far right. It is the costume on the right, in the picture above. I found this image here berthi.web-log.nl. Where you can also find, under 26 &27 september, more pictures of the exposition…

Say hello to the newest Scroop Pattern: the Fantail Skirt, a gorgeous skirt with a flirty fan of back pleats inspired by New Zealand’s beloved fantail, or pÄ«wakawaka, and late Victorian and Edwardian skirts styles. The Fantail is a particularly exciting pattern for me: not only is it the first historical Scroop Pattern, it’s also a two-parter, with a full-length historical version, accurate to 1890-1910, and a just-below-the knee modern version (and I love them both!). The Historical…

In the 1890s, the era of the bustle skirts had faded away. Instead, skirts became fitted closely to the waist but full along the hemline at the back. This look was achieved by making the front pane…

The Ladies Tailor Vol Xxvii No 3 March 1911 London 021 Published By The John Edwardian Skirt Pattern Victorian Dress Pattern Vintage Sewing Patterns

In the 1890s, the era of the bustle skirts had faded away. Instead, skirts became fitted closely to the waist but full along the hemline at the back. This look was achieved by making the front pane…

I got to say that the pattern testers for this skirt were the nicest and most supportive group of people and their help has been invaluable in making the Coquelicot skirt possible! I am so thankful for each of them for their help and knowledge and talents! Here are some photos and feedback of their favourite things about the Coquelicot skirt:Alyssa http://thesewinggoatherd.blogspot.com Favorite thing: "The wrap style and the amount of swish view B has!"Made View A and BAnn @annabellebumps "I…

Drafting a pattern for a pleated skirt