Another super simple pattern – no issues at all. Few pieces to the pattern (I added another pocket, so I had one on each side) and they go together just fine. The way the skirt is pulled back, it holds away from your feet while dancing, but still gives you an elegant flowing look. I made it without the train. My only complaint is that when pulled in very tightly, the back section is a little shorter than the front. Since I plan to trim it, it isn’t a big deal to drop the trim a little lower in the back to compensate. But keep this in mind if you do not plan to trim it. In fact, I liked the pattern so much that I made up a second one in white cotton and added a stuffed bustle to give me a great “small bustle that you can wear while driving or riding in a car” petticoat. (Just cut a half oval shape out of fabric and stuff it. The straight edge should be sewn into the waistband.) Much easier and faster to put together than the hooped ones – and more comfy to sit in by far!
Rated 5 out of 5
Teresa –
I made the version with the train. I obviously made a few alterations to this skirt, but, the foundation is the Truly Victorian skirt strait from the pattern. The directions are easy to follow with very clear instructions for getting the best fit possible. With so few pattern pieces, the skirt goes together very quickly; I was able to do the mock-up and actual skirt all in the same sitting. The only surprise I had was that once I mounted my overskirt pieces onto the foundation skirt, the hem in front seemed a bit too full (this, of course, is simply a matter of taste and is more a result of my overskirt design than anything else).
Lorraine –
Another super simple pattern – no issues at all. Few pieces to the pattern (I added another pocket, so I had one on each side) and they go together just fine. The way the skirt is pulled back, it holds away from your feet while dancing, but still gives you an elegant flowing look. I made it without the train. My only complaint is that when pulled in very tightly, the back section is a little shorter than the front. Since I plan to trim it, it isn’t a big deal to drop the trim a little lower in the back to compensate. But keep this in mind if you do not plan to trim it. In fact, I liked the pattern so much that I made up a second one in white cotton and added a stuffed bustle to give me a great “small bustle that you can wear while driving or riding in a car” petticoat. (Just cut a half oval shape out of fabric and stuff it. The straight edge should be sewn into the waistband.) Much easier and faster to put together than the hooped ones – and more comfy to sit in by far!
Teresa –
I made the version with the train. I obviously made a few alterations to this skirt, but, the foundation is the Truly Victorian skirt strait from the pattern. The directions are easy to follow with very clear instructions for getting the best fit possible. With so few pattern pieces, the skirt goes together very quickly; I was able to do the mock-up and actual skirt all in the same sitting. The only surprise I had was that once I mounted my overskirt pieces onto the foundation skirt, the hem in front seemed a bit too full (this, of course, is simply a matter of taste and is more a result of my overskirt design than anything else).