Hi everyone,
I’ll have to ponder on the blue cape for a few days…but in the meantime, let’s take a look at Felicity’s petticoat.
I found this fun, blue ruffled, mesh tulle in Joann Fabrics back in the Fall but hadn’t used it for anything yet.
I got to daydreaming about slip fabrics back in the 1700’s and “just knew” if the seamstresses then saw this at their general stores, they would have chosen it for their petticoats…
I asked Felicity if she’d like her petticoat made from it? She said, “Absolutely!” So I “had” to.
I hope you’ll ignore that it’s not authentic to the era, but pretty, just the same.
The slip has a stretch elastic waist and easily slides up your dolls legs.
Here is her dress over the petticoat.
I laid Felicity down so you could see her petticoat isn’t like a hooped crinoline, but soft and with just enough fullness to hold out her dress.
See you tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
You find the prettiest stuff in JoAnn’s!! I’ve never seen ruffled tulle like that before! Guess I need to go shopping there more often!
I agree, it’s not authentic, and for someone who wants only the realistic stuff, they would have to substitute with one of their Felicity’s original petticoats, and perhaps give this one to a more modern girl. It’s not the same shade as the capelet, either, but then it’s not going to show, so that doesn’t matter.
My first thought when I saw it was the ruffled formals of the 1950s….I would love to get some of that for the skirt, and then maybe some matching taffeta or satin for the bodice, as well as the skirt lining–and then make a stiff crinoline for underneath!
Anyway, I love it just all by itself, and I think I’m going to have to go browse JA’s the next time I’m out and about!!
Wow, Jeanne, that is SOME petticoat! It seems way too pretty to hide under a skirt, but it does the job of holding out the dress very well! Speaking of ‘50’s prom dresses, my sister wore one with blue ruffles on the skirt, much like that, in 1959. I haven’t been to Joann’s for several years, since I don’t sew much anymore, but seeing this, I just might go again, to see what’s there! We have a huge Joann, but the traffic around it is horrendous! There is no way I would just want to go and casually look around.
I was wondering, when you mentioned the slip was going to be blue, that the blue would show through the dress, but it sure doesn’t! I guess the dress material isn’t as sheer as it looks. Anyway, it is a beautiful addition to the dress!
The slip is so beautiful, as is the dress. I’m going to be a party pooper here though. I loved Felicity’s original dress because it wasn’t so full. Probably because the regency styles are some of my favorites. We all have our preferences. Maybe you would consider making a less full dress sometime? Love love love those sleeves and neckline.
Hi Dorothy, I agree about the preferences. You’re right that colonial skirts weren’t full and wide, that was more Civil War style. As I already said, I think Jeanne is using creative license which is fine. Colonial dresses for girls and women weren’t full. The women’s were full for formal events. Felicity would have worn stays (corset), but even her panniers would have only been for women, I believe. Wide on the sides was the “in” look.
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/07/23/pannier-stifling-cousin-crinoline-18th-century-fashion-undergarment-kept-gown-spectacular-2/?chrome=1
Oh my goodness, those wide panniers for dresses back in the colonial times! Imagine doing anything with those on! Very interesting thought to see that. Thank you Laura for sending these for us to see.
Thanks for sharing that, Laura. I believe I would have been running for the woods rather than wear something like that. Reminds me of a cage. But, I suppose fashion trends were followed same as now. 🙂
That slip is so cute.. it does remind me of prom dresses of the late 50’s . I had a pink one in the early 60’s that was similar🫢
I like the fuller skirt… the original seemed kind of skimpy. Will she get something for her hair?
Enjoy the weekend
Having to chime in again. Remember the contest I won for a bundle of fabric and trims in August 2019? It had gathered red net just like the blue of this slip. I used it to make a prom dress for Molly that was almost exactly like my mother made for me in 1958. There was also enough velvet to make a dress for Kit. I used every inch of fabric in the kit. Prom time will be coming up, so maybe save the blue net for a prom dress. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a drawing again for a fabric and trim kit to see what a blog follower would come up with?
I love the blue ruffled slip. Getting it with the dress is a plus for anyone!
Love that slip. However, not a fan of the huge waistband. Why so wide? I think I’d like to see a regular maybe 1″ band instead. I do like the dress. Did they wear chokers at any point in Felicity’s time? I think some interest is needed at the neckline. Or maybe she is going to also have a hat/headpiece of some sort?
Traffic report this morning was all about sinkholes, flooded road closures, and downed trees. We’re back to rain again for the weekend. 🙁
I think you’re using artistic license here which is fine. No, the petticoat is definitely not accurate and authentic, but pretty and flouncy. The dress fabric is beautiful and the sleeves are spot on.