I wonder

[robinsnest]

I have two completely different eras for two completely different events on the brain. firstly I'm making Jane Seymour to go to the ren fair and I'm pretty settled on making a corded petticoat for her.

To me that doesn't look like a farthingale. and frankly I'd RATHER wear a corded petticoat so we're going with that I see is what I want.

But the other era I have on the brain at the moment is 18th century. Specifically second half of the big round 18th century. So I wondered. Is there any evidence of corded petticoats then? I know there are quilted ones. And I know corded petticoats are definitely popular in the 19th century. It seems like it would give such a nice round shape under some of those full round skirts.



"hmmm what do I have under here"

Comments

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

That is a really good question! I'm not sure, i don't remember ever seeing one in an 18th century context but you do see quilted and ruffled petticoats, which are similar and you definitely see the corded in the late Regency...umm.

[chocolatepot.livejournal.com]

I've never come across corded petticoats in an 18th century context. I wouldn't say that means they didn't exist, but I don't think it's likely. But in my experience, a full underpetticoat and a full petticoat (as well as the proper padding/structures depending on year) fill out the silhouette very well.

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure it's just a bumroll and a regular petticoat in the 18th c fashion plate. The bumroll will keep skirts out and a couple of layers of skirts will make the overskirt stay out.