Light at the End of the Tunnel

I finished my second 1880's petticoat. I just have one more, and I'll be finished with the pile of 1880's undergarments. I still have a couple more to make for the 1890's, but to have one set complete will be very, very pleasant. I think that's why I've been a little less than excited about my sewing lately - the things I want to make are in new eras, and that means a lot of new undergarments.



This petticoat was made using the skirt pattern on or about page 150 in Bustle Era Fashions and drafted with the 25" rule. It fit well and didn't need much taken out of it. That would be more reassuring if my waist measurement weren't 26.5". I also checked the bodice pattern I made using the 35" rule, and it was way off - inches too big and too long again so I guess I'll be redrafting with the 33" rule. That was depressing enough that I decided not to pattern last night and read instead.