In the
mid 1800's, the idea of a separate skirt and blouse (called a bodice or
waist) was introduced. The common approach was "two waists to
every skirt", lending variety to a limited wardrobe. At
first the skirts were 126" around. By the Civil War they were
190" around, but after that they reached the immense circumference
of 250" and ove! This skirt runs from 220" to 265", about
9 1/2 yards of fabric per skirt. This skirt was worn over
pantaloons and multiple petticoats.
Order
this skirt by your WAIST measurement and finished length from the waist
to the bottom of the hem. Select the fabric you like best, and we will
do the rest.
Painted Desert
Skirt and Blouse
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