Ways to alter your c. 1907 skirts and shirtwaists to allow for your expanding figure….
This article from the Ladies Home Journal also talks about underwear (drawers, corset cover and petticoats) that should also be adjusted with great care.
These alterations might work well for those who fluctuate in weight.
Have you made adjustments on your historical costumes to adapt for pregnancy changes?
Have you seen the Maternity corset in “Underwear Fashion in Detail”.
Charlotte, you definitely want to go with a wrapper. It was the standard wear back then after you couldn’t wear your skirts anymore.
Try the Past Patterns wrapper pattern. It’s essentially a robe but trimmed out properly it can look very much like a nice dress. My CW group (HCA) loves are wrappers for early mornings at events. So after your baby arrives, it’ll still be useful at events.
I have a question. I am currently prego and I am involved in Civil War reenactments. I am having a hard time finding fashions from the era for my condtion. Any ideas?
Isn’t that great? I love that this was published & talked about back then after the uptight Victorian era.
What an interesting look at maternity clothes! The sketches are especially useful, since it’s often hard to picture what an article is talking about. This is a great find! Thanks for sharing it.