1875 Parisian Trained Skirt Pattern

1875 Parisian Trained Skirt Pattern

TV216. 1875 Parisian Trained Skirt. Sizes XS - XXL included. This skirt is drafted based on an actual garment as seen in a photograph taken in 1875, in Paris. The skirt base is the traditional 5 front gores and full back. The front has two swags, one high and one low on the skirt. The sides are trimmed with vertical ruches simulating a separate panel. The back can be made either bouffant or flat, with a very full train added. The closure is in the left side back seam. An optional pocket is in the right side seam. The original dress was of a plaid silk, but anything will look nice. Best when worn with bustle TV101 or TV108. An extra trained petticoat may help to hold the dress to a better shape. This skirt is suitable for evening parties or weddings, or other fancy occations. Sizing and Yardage Information: Multisized XS-XXL 45"/60" wide fabric All Sizes Skirt with poufs 9 yards Skirt without poufs 8 1/2 yards Yardages given are without nap. Additional trimming may require more yardage. Notions: Hook and eye closures, 4 yards tie strings (may use ribbon, tape, etc.), 1 yard 1" wide twill tape. Optional 1 yard netting for poufs.