Thank you for the video. For the first time in a long long time, I was able to watch a sewing video without becoming stressed or overwhelmed or confused or crying my eyes out because I just couldn't understand. Finally I think I do understand at least partially, so I'm sure that if I watch your video a couple more times, it will fully be processed into my mind and I'll really really get it. Please keep the videos coming.
Oh Lord.....I have been looking for this for a very long time! My problem is that I'm not small...so doing the math has boggled my mind. I don't want several panels because I don't want seams in the front of my skirt so trying to figure out how many yards to buy has stumped me (adding extra yardage for the pleats in regards to my size). I loved your video and took notes.....I'm going to attempt this and hope that it turns out okay......I just want a simple petticoat that looks nice and can be worn on a hot summer day with a nice linen top.....wish me luck!
Okay I think I got everything. What I didn't understand is how wide is the material before I start pinning ? I have my measurements I understand that part but I did not understand how wide the material needs to be to start.
Thanks for the video. It was very informative and I like how clear you make everything. As to the box pleats. I have understood that usually you have an inverted box pleat in the back so the pleats at the front are directed to the pocket slit and the back pleats carry on that direction so they are directed to the centre back box pleat. This creates a nice overlap the conceal the pocket slits and also let’s you know which side of the petticoat is the front and which the back for putting it on.
Thank you so much for your videos! I am learning a lot. I made my first petticoat and it turned out perfect. Your instructions were so well done that I didn't have to make any re-dos. Thank you again!
in all the examples I've seen, the pleats in the back go towards the middle and meet up in a reversed box pleat at the center back, not away from the middle like in the front.
It's much easier for me to sew the ties down onto the waistband ends before finishing the inside of the waistband to the inside of the skirt. That way, I am not trying to poke the ribbon tie into a hole. This was a good tutorial. I like how you address the bum roll vs. hem issue during the cutting process instead of trying to figure out the hem later. I have seen many ways of making the hem even when using just 2 exact rectangles, some involving the strange hem gauge contraption and others involving trimming the fabric at the waist before the waistband is attached. Your method seems way easier. Thanks!
this is so awesome, I love the idea of making a skirt similar to this where I just use 2 squares and tie it up at the waist. No confusion around the pattern or anything!
Making summer dresses out if Tencel using this method for the skirts, thanks for demonstrating. Practice run before cutting into silk for the fancy dress.
This is my first time watching you. I was kinda bored, but. I know how to sew. I have to remember there are a lot of ppl watching that r learning. I am from a generation that had home ec in middle school. It was mandatory. Plus I took all of the sewing classes in high school that were offered. I love Historical Clothing. I have subscribed.
Great tutorial, thank you 😊 Im working on my first petticoat for (modern) everyday wear. Would you reccomend the closure by string if I dont wear stays and bumpads etc underneath or should i add a zipper (for me it doesnt need to be historically accurate 😊)
Thank you! :) From what I gather you are wanting to make a petticoat as a regular skirt to wear? In that case I would recommend a zipper. Some do elastic but I think that can make things look too puffy. ;)
I love your videos! They have helped me a lot being a beginner sewer. Question. How many yards of fabric for the skirt? I’ve seen everything from 2-6. I love the look of yours. Thanks in advance!
I think it depends a lot on the width of your fabric you’re buying It seems like there’s two rectangles so you would take the area both and then do the math
Thank you so much! I have been wanting to make an 18th century english gown. This is a great visual, however, the music was a bit intense, distracting from what you were saying. I love your content, though and look forward to seeing more videos!
So, you make the back longer to accommodate for the bum roll? Was it three inches you added? Just double checking because I would love to go by your tutorial for a skirt for a witch costume I'm making for Halloween!
Hi :) I just wanted to clarify the extra inch on the back to accommodate a bum roll. You had said the extra inch is at the fold. So is the back piece cut at an angle at the top or is the whole back piece an extra inch longer. Thanks :)
Hello! Good question. So the inch is added at the fold, but only at the bottom of the skirt. So you'll notice that there is a little extra length at the fold area. I then blend it with the side of the skirt piece to where it look like a half smiley face... open the fold up and it looks like a whole smiley face. Hope that makes sense. :)
Thank you for the video. For the first time in a long long time, I was able to watch a sewing video without becoming stressed or overwhelmed or confused or crying my eyes out because I just couldn't understand. Finally I think I do understand at least partially, so I'm sure that if I watch your video a couple more times, it will fully be processed into my mind and I'll really really get it. Please keep the videos coming.
Oh Lord.....I have been looking for this for a very long time! My problem is that I'm not small...so doing the math has boggled my mind. I don't want several panels because I don't want seams in the front of my skirt so trying to figure out how many yards to buy has stumped me (adding extra yardage for the pleats in regards to my size). I loved your video and took notes.....I'm going to attempt this and hope that it turns out okay......I just want a simple petticoat that looks nice and can be worn on a hot summer day with a nice linen top.....wish me luck!
That shade of red is really beautiful and the video was very informative and easy to follow.
Thank you! If you have any ideas of what you would be interested in seeing in the future, I’d love to hear it 🙂
instablaster...
Love the colour. Brilliant garment
I think I missed what width did you start with for the front skirt and back skirt before attaching them together..
Easy to see you sew a lot. The fabric knows exactly what it is supposed to do!
Gorgeous. Such a beautiful design and colour.
Okay I think I got everything. What I didn't understand is how wide is the material before I start pinning ? I have my measurements I understand that part but I did not understand how wide the material needs to be to start.
Definitely the most helpful video on the topic. Thank you so much
Thanks for the video. It was very informative and I like how clear you make everything. As to the box pleats. I have understood that usually you have an inverted box pleat in the back so the pleats at the front are directed to the pocket slit and the back pleats carry on that direction so they are directed to the centre back box pleat. This creates a nice overlap the conceal the pocket slits and also let’s you know which side of the petticoat is the front and which the back for putting it on.
Lizzie Dawson thank you! Good thought... I think I’ll use that tip from now on. 🙂
Thank you so much for your videos! I am learning a lot. I made my first petticoat and it turned out perfect. Your instructions were so well done that I didn't have to make any re-dos. Thank you again!
That’s so great!! I’m so glad the tutorial was helpful! 🙂
Love the way to clearly show and explain what you are doing! Very informative.💜🇦🇺
Thank you! I appreciate it ❤️
I understand the waist to feet measurement, but how long is the other measurement of rectangle?
Probably the most useful how to about 18th century skirt. Thank you!
You’re welcome! So glad you found it useful!
Thank you, I've been needing to work on petticoats right now, my self. pinning the pleats further down is an excellent tip!!
So glad this was helpful for you! :)
WOW!!! You are really talented!!
Thank you :)
in all the examples I've seen, the pleats in the back go towards the middle and meet up in a reversed box pleat at the center back, not away from the middle like in the front.
I’m new to sewing and I really appreciate how much explanation you used in this video!
You’re welcome! So glad it was helpful 🙂
Just found your channel impressed and subscribed
louise lill thank you! Glad to have you apart of my RUclips 🙂
Very clear instructions! You make it seem doable...even for a beginner😉
Thank you! So glad it was helpful 🙂
It's much easier for me to sew the ties down onto the waistband ends before finishing the inside of the waistband to the inside of the skirt. That way, I am not trying to poke the ribbon tie into a hole. This was a good tutorial. I like how you address the bum roll vs. hem issue during the cutting process instead of trying to figure out the hem later. I have seen many ways of making the hem even when using just 2 exact rectangles, some involving the strange hem gauge contraption and others involving trimming the fabric at the waist before the waistband is attached. Your method seems way easier. Thanks!
“I pin things to death”
Same girl. Same.
this is so awesome, I love the idea of making a skirt similar to this where I just use 2 squares and tie it up at the waist. No confusion around the pattern or anything!
Great! so glad this was helpful. When I learned that this was all that was involved I was so excited to share it with everyone!
Lovely video! How do you determine the total width of the fabric before pleating?
Making summer dresses out if Tencel using this method for the skirts, thanks for demonstrating. Practice run before cutting into silk for the fancy dress.
This is my first time watching you. I was kinda bored, but. I know how to sew. I have to remember there are a lot of ppl watching that r learning. I am from a generation that had home ec in middle school. It was mandatory. Plus I took all of the sewing classes in high school that were offered. I love Historical Clothing. I have subscribed.
Thank you for subscribing! I hope to work towards making my channel more pleasant to watch 🙂
So easy to follow
Thank you for making it so clear and easy! Ill be making one of these during a webinar today! :p
Laura Oergel thank you! So glad you enjoyed my video! 🙂
Great tutorial, thank you 😊 Im working on my first petticoat for (modern) everyday wear. Would you reccomend the closure by string if I dont wear stays and bumpads etc underneath or should i add a zipper (for me it doesnt need to be historically accurate 😊)
Thank you! :) From what I gather you are wanting to make a petticoat as a regular skirt to wear? In that case I would recommend a zipper. Some do elastic but I think that can make things look too puffy. ;)
Yes thats right - great thanks for your help! Then I'll try with a zipper 😊
Love your channel
This was satisfying to watch! 🥰 now we will see if mine turns out this nice. 😌
Tara Andersen let me know it works for you! Glad it was helpful 🙂
The Tailorette it turned out great! Now the only problem is figuring out how to wear my outfit all the time🤣
Tara Andersen so glad it turned out well for you! I can see you dilemma 🤣
@@taraandersen3619 Haha, yes! So glad it turned out well for you!
The top is super pretty too . Is there a tutorial on that as well ?
Great video, thanks!
Super helpful, thank you!
vani166 glad it was helpful! 🙂
how do you plan out the width (ie, around the waist) to accommodate the pleats? does anyone have an equation/rule of thumb for that?
How do we know what size to cut the waist width?
I love your videos! They have helped me a lot being a beginner sewer. Question. How many yards of fabric for the skirt? I’ve seen everything from 2-6. I love the look of yours. Thanks in advance!
I think it depends a lot on the width of your fabric you’re buying
It seems like there’s two rectangles so you would take the area both and then do the math
Thank you so much! I have been wanting to make an 18th century english gown. This is a great visual, however, the music was a bit intense, distracting from what you were saying. I love your content, though and look forward to seeing more videos!
So, you make the back longer to accommodate for the bum roll? Was it three inches you added? Just double checking because I would love to go by your tutorial for a skirt for a witch costume I'm making for Halloween!
Tiffany Taylor yes! I make skirt longer so the skirt isn’t shorter in back with the bum roll on 🙂
Thank you so much!
Is the longer part at the waist? Like is the backside sewn higher up, lining the hems together
Hi :) I just wanted to clarify the extra inch on the back to accommodate a bum roll.
You had said the extra inch is at the fold. So is the back piece cut at an angle at the top or is the whole back piece an extra inch longer.
Thanks :)
Hello! Good question. So the inch is added at the fold, but only at the bottom of the skirt. So you'll notice that there is a little extra length at the fold area. I then blend it with the side of the skirt piece to where it look like a half smiley face... open the fold up and it looks like a whole smiley face. Hope that makes sense. :)
Yes that makes perfect sense! That’s what i has thought but thank you for clarifying that the extra length is at the bottom!
Socute❤
What type of fabric did you use? I have linen but I feel like cotton would be better to make the petticoat.
In this video I used linen, but I use cotton often as well. Especially if it’s an under petticoat I would use cotton so it’s not so heavy.
this red is so so pretty! how much does a dress like this cost?
Thank you! A dress like this one would cost around $475 :)
@@thetailorette wonderful! i'll start saving my nickels and dimes!
"I pin things to death."
Same
How much fabric did you use
I can't watch this. The background noise is too much.
Super helpful! Thank you.