Edwardian Petticoat c.1898-1908

Pattern is multi-sized 8 through 26.  This Edwardian petticoat is an old favorite. It was first published in 1982 and retired because the methods to create the pattern were those used before 1989. An assembly diagram, lace identification and seams and their uses, and fabric layouts have been included. The simple instructions are written and unillustrated.

While the Edwardian petticoat-skirt looks complicated, it is like most Edwardian clothing - extravagantly embellished. Under the lace and ribbon is a simple four-gored shape with a ruffle. The lace is placed on the fabric and the fabric behind the lace is cut away. It was mostly machine sewn.

The fabric, lace, and ribbon requirements listed below are a guide if you want to recreate the original.

Of 45" Fabric in white cotton organdy, silk taffeta, or light weight cotton: The sizes 8-14 requires 6-7/8 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 7 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 7-1/8 Yds.

Of 3-1/2" Wide Lace Edging to ruffle: The sizes 8-14 requires 12 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 13 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 14 Yds. OR Pre-ruffled trim lace: The sizes 8-14 requires 7-7/8 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 8-1/8 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 8-5/8 Yds.

Of 1" Wide Lace Edging to ruffle: The sizes 8-14 requires 6-1/2 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 8 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 10 Yds. OR Pre-ruffled trim lace: The sizes 8-14 requires 4-1/2 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 5-1/2 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 6-1/2 Yds.

Of 1-5/8" Wide Insert Lace: The sizes 8-14 requires 7-7/8 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 8-1/8 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 8-5/8 Yds.

Of 1" Wide Lace or Embroidered Beading: The sizes 8-14 requires 3 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 4 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 5 Yds.

Of Ribbon to draw through the beading: The sizes 8-14 requires 4 Yds., sizes 16-20 requires 5 Yds., sizes 22-26 requires 6 Yds.

For a complete Edwardian ensemble consider ordering Corset Covers PP108, French Drawers PP117, Edwardian Combination PP107, and Edwardian Corset PP106 .