Has anyone here made petticoats? I'm wondering if it would be too hard to do without a pattern... The only thing i've ever sewen without a pattern is a basic gathered skirt. I'm looking for a truly poofy petticoat, for a lolita outfit.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:27 pm
I would think that it is fairly easy to make.. This forum helps find places to look in. GOOD LUCK!!! 3noddingheartheart
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 5:31 pm
Having done hoop skirts, which are essentially petticoats with metal in them ^^, all I can say, is its gonna take alot of fabric. And for the lollita style, I'd imagine a stiff fabric to get the right poof. I'm not sure, I dont do lollita, its just my best guess. ><
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 5:49 pm
I've made a poufy petticoat without a pattern. I bought stiff netting. I bought like 15 or 20 yards of it. I did 2 tiers. The bottom tier will be twice as long as the top tier. I.E. If your top tier is 5 yards long then use 10 yards for your bottom tier. Fold the netting in half (lengthwise) and do a basic gather stitch. After you've gathered it so it's the same length as the top tier, sew it to the top tier. Then just sew a row of elastic in the top tier for your waist. I hope this isn't too confusing. Maybe it'll help a little. smile
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