When she walks and fights, the skirt seems to flow very freely, but collapses when she is standing still, to a bit of an a-line. I don't think layers of petticoat will be practical, what I am thinking is possibly a corded petticoat. I've never done one before, so I don't really know how it moves or holds up, other than the romantic era petticoats I've seen. I'm contemplating possibly cording the hem up for about a foot? Maybe more in the back? I can't quite decide. Has anyone experience with corded petticoats who might have some insight?
What exactly is a corded petticoat?
ReplyDeleteI agree about the need for structure with this skirt, especially to hold the A line shape.
I made one. You can see it and read about my experiences at http://suburbanpaganjb.blogspot.com/2011/07/corded-petticoat.html. Also. the closer the cording is and the more starch you use, the stiffer it will be. That said, I also used it for the entirety of Dicken's Fair. Under my skirts alone when working for a vendor and with a ruffled petticoat over for days I was simply (hah!) singing. I liked it because it wasn't difficult to make.
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