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Published: 2011-01-26 23:51:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 71126; Favourites: 1774; Downloads: 2884
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Description This tutorial took a lot longer to put together than I had imagined it would! But, I certainly hope I covered everything in a relatively easy to follow manner.


This tutorial is on how to make a simple petticoat

It walks you through deciding how long you want your petticoat to be, how to do the math to figure out how much fabric you need to buy, fabric suggestions, sewing options, as well as some notes from me towards the end on adapting this to work with different styles.

Basically, I've covered everything I can possibly think of for helping you to make your own petticoat for cosplay, re-enactment, or just for fun.

In fact, you can even make this and wear it as a skirt, if you want :3

As always, there is math involved. Don't fear it, but, at the same time, I'm just going to ignore questions about it - I've tried to explain it to the best of my ability in multiple different ways. If you don't understand, I don't think I can help you any more than I have tried to already ^^

Because I'm awesome
I've even included a PDF copy of this tutorial for you to download , print off and write all over.



Brushes from =Lileya



As always, do not copy, steal, edit, redistribute or do other malicious things with or to this tutorial.
If you claim it as your own, I shall find out and you never know when I'm going to snap...

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Comments: 120

taeliac In reply to ??? [2011-01-27 19:12:15 +0000 UTC]

The sketch at the bottom is how it would come out looking... I usually buy petticoats instead of making them anymore, so I'm not sure how soon I could get a picture.... If you just google petticoats, you'll see how they standardly look with the tiers, and since you're the one dictating lengths and the like, it will always look different either way.

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ember-snow In reply to taeliac [2011-01-28 01:45:14 +0000 UTC]

I know what they look like, but I just like seeing how they look as an outcome of your process. But that's fine. I don't think I'll be making a petticoat anytime soon. Just a suggestion for people like me who like to see the finished product as it would look (not just a sketch).

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kellin In reply to ??? [2011-01-27 01:30:25 +0000 UTC]

As always, fricking awesome, dear. Lots of terrific little tips and I absolutely love the tip at the end. Sometimes it can be really hard to just try something outside of your comfort zone, for fear of failure. I'm working on that one myself.

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RayvensEye In reply to ??? [2011-01-27 00:46:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this I was trying to attempt making one

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taeliac In reply to RayvensEye [2011-01-27 00:59:20 +0000 UTC]

Happy to be timely, then!! I hope that this is easy to follow!

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RayvensEye In reply to taeliac [2011-01-27 02:23:12 +0000 UTC]

I just read through it and it seemed easy enough but I will see how it works out when it comes to actual application

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pepsicolatier [2011-01-27 00:34:42 +0000 UTC]

AAH THANK YOU

Just when I was searching mad on ebay for a petticoat. XD

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taeliac In reply to pepsicolatier [2011-01-27 00:59:03 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, I'm happy to be to the rescue, then!!

FYI, if you are still looking to buy one, I buy mine usually from SockDreams.net - fast (and free) shipping, and the best prices for the quality of the pieces :3 Just thought I'd share!

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pepsicolatier In reply to taeliac [2011-01-27 03:01:56 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I was thinking I might buy it because apparently you need a lot of tulle. Or crinoline. OTL

AAHH the ever resourceful Taeliac. Thank you so, so much. >8D

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starfiregurl26 In reply to ??? [2011-01-27 00:09:19 +0000 UTC]

That's really cool!! I'm gonna keep that incase I ever need to XD

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mslisamurai [2011-01-27 00:04:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks man! i was thinking about buying a petticoat, but they're just so darn expensive! I'll definitely give this one a try! it looks like a very good beginner project!

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taeliac In reply to mslisamurai [2011-01-27 00:33:46 +0000 UTC]

To be very honest, I usually buy them instead of making them when I do pieces for commission - it's actually cheaper for me to just buy one for $30 than to spend the two hours or so to make one

But, if you're on a budget and have the time, it definitely is worth doing! And, it's a good beginner piece, because it teaches you some basic sewing skills ---- and if you screw up, you can usually not tell, considering it's hidden in ruffles

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mslisamurai In reply to taeliac [2011-01-27 01:44:09 +0000 UTC]

exactly-- a perfect starter piece!

thanks again for making the tutorial. and for making it simple to follow.

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StarsOfCASSiOPEiA In reply to ??? [2011-01-26 23:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, this is AMAZING! I KNOW I'll be using this for cosplay in the future! I was just thinking about making a tiny little dress for my BJD too, and this would be the perfect addition!

You are so awesome~

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taeliac In reply to StarsOfCASSiOPEiA [2011-01-27 00:32:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh heck yeah!! I was just thinking of making more stuff for my dolls, too, and now that you mention it, this could be a really great skirt (and use of scrap fabric )

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StarsOfCASSiOPEiA In reply to taeliac [2011-01-27 13:42:07 +0000 UTC]

Most definitely. I was just contemplating what to do with some of my scrap!

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BlueWolfCheetah [2011-01-26 23:54:27 +0000 UTC]

I love your tutorials, Tae! Please do continue to share your genious with us!

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taeliac In reply to BlueWolfCheetah [2011-01-26 23:55:14 +0000 UTC]

I am happy to make them when I can! And OMG I love your avi... I could sit and watch it all day

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BlueWolfCheetah In reply to taeliac [2011-01-26 23:57:07 +0000 UTC]

I really should try and make some tuts myself...I just don't have the time/patience to do so. XD
Thanks! That's mah Bodi. My sun conure. He loves to make a fool of himself when the camera is out. I couldn't help but make it into an avi. Hoping to change it soon though, makes me motion sick to watch @_@

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