Comments on: 5 Questions About Corded Petticoats

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:55:45 +0000

In reply to Angie. Primarily twisted cotton, but sisal, hemp and linen cording was used.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:56:11 +0000

What are the cords made of?

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:49:05 +0000

I actually like to “borrow” ideas from History, to make garments I can wear every day that are modest, of quality, and practical as well as demure. I wondered if a corded petticoat would help me with my walking skirts – I think I might only need that and one over-petticoat. Thank you for the Q & A here – I’m ready to give it a go!

By: PJMoore

PJMoore — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:27:14 +0000

After the aggravation of dealing with clingy petticoats with my work dress during hot summers of Civil War reenacting, I broke down and made myself a corded petticoat. What a dream! Gives just enough support to keep the other petticoats away from my legs and helps with air movement. Oh and of course it poofs things out just a bit to give a better sillouette. Definitely a must have and really not hard to make.

By: Inspiration Sunday: Jane Eyre costumes » Patchwork Underground

Inspiration Sunday: Jane Eyre costumes » Patchwork Underground — Sun, 15 May 2011 17:56:52 +0000

[…] After doing a bunch of research on cording for my Vintage in Detail guest series on Burdastyle, it was neat to see a corded petticoat get revealed when Jane took her dress off. Of course Jane wouldn’t wear an encumbering hooped contraption – she’s a servant living in the country for crying out loud!! Cording just makes sense in this context. (If you want to know more about corded petticoats, this gal really knows her stuff.) […]