1860s Undergarments
It’s all about the foundations!
In order to create the right silhouette for my late 1860s Changeable Gown, I created an entire suite of undergarments. This included two chemises, a pair of drawers, a corset, a cage crinoline, and a petticoat.
Watch the process
These projects were documented on my YouTube channel!
Patterns and Supplies
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Pattern- RedThreaded - I also used their corset kit to construct this piece (I added the silk jacquard on top). I really like RedThreaded Patterns for making corsets. They go together really easily and happen to fit me very well.
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Pattern- Truly Victorian TV 103
Supplies- Truly Victorian
This pattern when together easily with the coordinating supplies. Cage crinolines are, by their nature, beasts to construct but Truly Victorian made it much better.
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First Chemise- Pattern- possibly the worst pattern I have ever had to deal with. Proceed with caution. All of the pieces are scaled differently.
Second Chemise- Self-drafted with pieces from the first chemise.
Drawers- Truly Victorian TV 106- Want an easy way to make an 1860s undies set? Try these.
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Constructed from bulk cotton I found on FB Marketplace (seriously try it). This petticoat is a series of log rectangles gathered down into a waistband.