I Made an 18th Century Petticoat by Hand!

Hello there!
I needed a project to work on while my sewing machine was embroidering the six ruffles for the engageantes, and I had this petticoat project planned. I decided to hand sew it while I babysat my embroidery machine.
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[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@RychaardRyder]

I'd go absolutely crazy if i ever have to hand sew something completely by hand! It looks gorgeous! Cant wait to see the finished gown!

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Honestly, a year ago, I would have said the same thing! I have found that as my hand-sewing technique has gotten better, my sewing speed has increased. I think that is a big reason why I don't mind it as much.

[@sheilagaleano365]

"And it ended up going a little bit quicker than I thought..."....said me....NEVER : ) I am handsewing an 18th century linen petticoat and a gorgeous linen striped apron now. Learned and did a new thing for the first time ever: stroked gathers. Yay us : )

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Oh, I haven't tried stroked gathers yet, but I want to for sure!

[@sheilagaleano365]

@@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen well...can't believe I have done one sewing thing before enormously advanced you : ) always great to learn and then do : )

[@Rhejcka]

That is such a useful tutorial, thank you very much 😻😻😻

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@maryroyal5138]

I love the color of your petticoat, it’s just beautiful and you did such a great job of it.. I’m looking forward to seeing the dress!

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Thank you so much!

[@PracticalStitches]

Beautiful work 😊

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Thank you!

[@carolbogden2322]

Way back then how on earth did they get all the fabrics fibres beads lace it is more lucious and beautiful than we have

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

I'm not sure I understand your question completely. Fabrics were hand-woven, and hand embroidered. If a man wanted a waistcoat, for example, he would order it from an embroidery shop. They would do all the embroidery work, and then he would take it to a tailor to be made. Beautifully embroidered fabrics were cost prohibitive, and they would have only been worn by the richest of the society.

[@AJaneiteSews]

Great tutorial!!

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Thank you!

[@terribishop5313]

The 18th century link isn't working. Ty

[@SwimminginaSeaofEstrogen]

Thank you for letting me know.