Comments on: A Look at an Original 1840s Corded Petticoat

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:58:04 +0000

In reply to Lucy. I would actually agree with you. When I first acquired this corded petticoat I dated it to the 1840s as that was my area of research, and it was too narrow for 1830s. But the straps, as you said, date it earlier as we can see a number of existing undergarments with shoulder straps like this from the 18-Teens through 1820s. The straps, the narrow width, and only lower half being corded are all great points to put it in the 1820s. Thanks for your comment!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:08:15 +0000

I think that petticoat is actually not 1840s at all! but rather 1820s in fact. The way the straps suspend the petticoat above the natural waistline, along with the fact that the cording only appears to have been applied in the bottom of the petticoat rather than consistently all the way up gives it a conical shape rather than a bell shape. This petticoat reflects the skirt shapes of the 1820s rather than the 1840s.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 15:53:13 +0000

In reply to Sam B. Well.... it would probably succeed but it would be a lot of work. Maybe try a smaller swatch of fabric first before yardage?? Good luck!

By: Sam B

Sam B — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:39:28 +0000

I’m wondering if the “woven in” look could be replicated by removing several consecutive threads and replacing them with the cording…and if it would actually be worth the hassle : P I might try it…once.

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By: Magdelina

Magdelina — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 17:49:33 +0000

My mom Is going to teach me how to weave so that I can make this. What is the measurement in between the cords?

By: Janou

Janou — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 09:13:37 +0000

This fabric reminds me of some bed spreads I’ve seen. I think IKEA carries them.

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