The *easiest* adjustable skirt (18th century style ✨)

Hello everyone and welcome to a new video!

After the cliff hanger in the previous video, here is the conclusion to this project. I set out to make two historically inspired skirts, where they main goals were to use fabrics from my stash, and make adjustable skirts that had historical silhouettes that I could comfortably wear for every day life. My body fluctuates a lot, even within the same day, so I wanted some more garments that could accompany its changes. I always think clothes should fit us, never the way around!

I think this sort of style has a lot of styling potentials, from #cottagecore to #piratecore (for that #pirate style).

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[ladyvee]

I have also made 18th century petticoats for everyday wear but instead of adding pockets i wear shorts with pockets underneath, which also solves the chaffing problem

[therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I have hardwood floors and just realized watching you be able to pin into your carpet that that was actually a pretty useful way of securing your fabric while you're cutting it! Lol

[DavidCollinsRivera]

"Want to know more abut this hem? Well, you're gonna!"

[lucyj]

I flew transatlantic in one of my "everyday 18th century skirts" and honestly it was a fabulous decision. So easy to adjust during the day as gravity and bloat affected me!

The next one I make will have 10cm elastic across the front and an apron tie at the back. But I am entirely inspired by your beautiful pleating to have MOAR VOLUME generally. Also thank you for the detailed discussion of how you applied the pocket.

[ushere]

beautiful skirt, cat!! i've been hand sewing (because i don't own a machine) a cotton flannel 18th century split skirt as a pandemic project that's now still in progress because all of our social lives started opening back up. i'm not planning to wear a corset with it every time, and i found that twill tape--at least the twill tape i have--is too weak to hold up the skirt without sagging. so i'm going to add ban-roll and front- and back-waistbands that still tie front and back, and i'm going to sew my ginormous 18th century self-fabric pockets to the back waist so that they're permanently attached and the front of the skirt is sure to cover them. at least, that's the hope. :)

[legoartis]

My I say, this fork method is ingenious in it simplicity!

[harmonyleiker]

You should check out the Coquelicot Skirt by wildflower designs. It’s exactly what you are working on in the video but she has a brilliant solution for the pockets. I’ve made it multiple times and it’s a fabulous pattern.

[shamancarmichael]

The knife pleats look great and the finished skirt is lovely and so versatile!

[AllTheHappySquirrels]

The new skirt is so cute!

I have a sudden need to make myself a new skirt or 3.

[joanaloneathome]

the skirt and the waistcoat look sooo cute together! love this outfit!!

[joycehunt]

I like the knife pleats and the vest really makes the outfit!

[caragarcia]

It would look good with what I think is called a whisket blouse. I tried googling it and couldn't find it. They were popular in the 80s but wouldn't look to out of style now. I tried looking up 80s blouses and all the blouses were all bit extreme and very dated. Anyway, it's a woman's blouse that buttons up and is fitted a bit at the waist and flairs a bit at the bottom and isn't tucked in. It's different than a peplum as there isn't a separate piece at the bottom. I guess they had princess seams. They were usually white, cream, or small florals. They usually had a little lace trim. I feel like they had a fairly classic look to them and would fit with history bounding.

[callunas]

I love the simplicity and versatility of this design! It is so pretty on you with that top. Your hair is so pretty too :)
I'm getting married soon and if God gives us children I want to make this so it can work whether pregnant or not.

[jjez]

I make modern 18th century style skirts for everyday wear. I use one pocket for the opening of the skirt. I use hook and bar closures and a hook and eye to anchor the point of the pocket to the waistband. I've made them with only one pocket and with two. I've made them pleated and gathered; cottons for spring and summer and flannels for fall and winter.

[YetAnotherJenn]

Fantastic! I am keenly interested as I acquired a GLORIOUS burgundy silk satin heavily quilted small blanket. It has this most wonderful scalloped edge and I keep thinking I need to make myself a quilted petticoat out of it.

That pumpkin/persimmon linen is so lovely on you. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[robintheparttimesewer]

Lovely! I'm glad you went with the knife pleats they really look wonderful

[sphinxios]

i remember seing something similar as a kid on pleated or not skirts weared by women

[emmadavey]

What glorious fabric. That colour is so rich ❤

[theculteredvulture]

Cat... it's lovely! 😊 Don't beat yourself! Thanks for sharing.

[bubbles]

Oh man now I want to make a skirt like that!!