Cleaning up the Project Pile

[atherleisure]

I finished off a crinoline bustle last night.



It's made following instructions from an 1868 issue of Harper's Bazar. I substituted cotton crinoline for horsehair and a tape at the waist for the cord at the waist, but otherwise I think I followed the instructions pretty well. The HEARTH website has all the instructions online, but they can also be found on page 476 of Reconstruction Era Fashions.

I think my project explosion of a few weeks ago has now been largely resolved. I'm down to the 1912 vest, which is on hold until I order more yarn, the pineapple bag, and a Regency shortgown. It's been nice doing a few quick and easy projects because my next project will be a set of c. 1700 stays.

Comments

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Neat! I wondered what this one would look like. Looking forward to seeing you put it into use.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

I was a bit curious myself. Here's hoping it works as I hope it will - for a little loft in the back of the skirt but not as dramatic as steels. I just hope it doesn't crush easily when I sit down.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I made a ruffled bustle out of horsehair fabric. It gave a nice bit of body, but definitely softened up over time. I'm planning to starch it sometime (without ironing) and that should bring it back to life. I don't know what cotton crinoline is like, but it looks like it has a nice stiffness right now.