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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:
| 45"/60" wide fabric | All Sizes |
| Skirt with poufs | 9 yards |
| Skirt without poufs | 8 1/2 yards |
All the sizes are included, as given below.
| X-SMALL | SMALL | MED | LARGE | XL | 2XL | |
| Waist | 20"-22" | 23"-25" | 26"-28" | 30"-32" | 34"-36" | 38"-40" |
| Hip | 30"-32" | 33"-35" | 36"-38" | 40"-42" | 44"-46" | 48"-50" |
| Length | 40" | 40" | 40" | 38" | 40" | 40" |
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.
*Pictured above with TV405 - 1872 Basque Bodices, worn over TV101 - Petticoat with Wire Bustle.