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Comments on: Who Else Has Trouble Figuring Flounces on 1850s Skirts? https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts 19th Century Costuming for Those Who Dream of the Past Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:30:49 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-273868 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:30:49 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-273868 In reply to LeAnn.

Any good base layer fabric will work. It can be in the same fashion fabric or a more inexpensive fabric in the same color as the flounces. The top can be cartridge, knife or box pleated to fit the waistband.

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By: LeAnn https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-273848 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:46:53 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-273848 What kind of skirt is best to attach all the flounces to? Just a plain cartridge pleated petticoat?

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By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-260395 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 16:36:11 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-260395 In reply to Lee.

Here is an original 1850s dress with two ruffles that are top gathered over a small cord (a popular technique in this era).The ruffle is most likely sewn on with running stitches just below the cord. You might do more searches on the Antique Dress site as she gives wonderful detail photos.

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By: Lee https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-260392 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:34:28 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-260392 In reply to Jennifer Rosbrugh.

Dear Jennifer , Thanks so much for your answer, sorry for bothering you again, but, do you have a any picture as example, I have been looking through in internet but there is not really so much. Thank you.

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By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-260390 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 03:15:21 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-260390 In reply to Lee.

The top was often folded down and the gathering stitches (by hand, of course) run across. Ruffles were commonly attached with running stitches, even or uneven length. The occasional backstitch was most likely used to secure. I’ve not seen ruffles attached with all backstitches, but it was probably done at times.

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By: Lee https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-260386 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:07:04 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-260386 Hei

I have a question, how was it actually the flounces sew on to the skirt, straight stitch? any specially stitch? and ended up with a nice finish. Thanks

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By: Rebecca https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-18516 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:15:12 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-18516 Excellent!

Appreciate the comment recommending 1.5 vs 2x gather ratio. I’ve usually worked with 2:1 depending on fabric thickness/hand just because the math is easy, lol! With this kind of yardage involved, nice to know “less is best!”

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By: Nuranar https://historicalsewing.com/figuring-flounces-on-1850s-skirts/comment-page-1#comment-1408 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:48:15 +0000 http://historicalsewing.com/?p=3840#comment-1408 I know it! Now that I’ve done less full gathering, everything else looks so out of control to me. Plus it’s easier to manage when it’s not so crazy. Always a plus!

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