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1851 Petal Ballgown Skirt by Truly Victorian
This skirt design was first seen in 1847, and again later in 1851, both times as a
ballgown. The skirt base can be made of lining fabric to economize (may be seen slightly),
or of dress fabric. The petals can be made of a shear fabric if desired. Although designed
to fit as a pre-hoop skirt, the extra wide lower flounce gives enough fullness at the hem
( a total of 225") to fit over any size hoop.The most common style of trimming
shown is for the Petals to be trimmed with fabric ruches or lace ruffles. The lower
flounce was trimmed with three rows of fabric ruches, or with lace ruffles.
This is a heavy paper pattern with 4 pieces. The sewing instructions seem easy to
follow, and are lightly illustrated. There is also a page of suggestions for various
trims.
This is a "one size fits all" pattern. The skirt can be pleated or gathered
to any waist measurement.
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