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I get many inquiries about the various research and construction aspects of Bustle Era dresses. This period from about 1869 to 1889 is full of the best designs of the later Victorian years. If you want girly and fluffy – you’ll find it here. More tailored is your style? Yep. And smooth fitting is smack in the middle.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of my posts here on my blog covering the fashions, fabrics, trims, fitting, and undergarments for my favorite period of fashion history.<\/p>\n

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Bustle Era Specific Posts & Tutorials:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Bustle Era Changes – The Highs & Lows in the 1870s & 1880s<\/a> – explore the three distinct fashion varieties that reside within these two decades<\/p>\n

How Do You Know It\u2019s a 1870s Bustle Dress?<\/a> – 5 features that classify garments of the early-to-mid 1870s styles<\/p>\n

Selecting the Correct Bustle to Create the 1870s or 1880s Silhouette You Want<\/a> – breaking down the Bustle Era years with\u00a0tips and patterns to get the accurate silhouette shape you want<\/p>\n

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How to Make an 1870s Bustle Skirt<\/a> – my popular video tutorial on getting those beautiful poufs<\/p>\n

Demystifying Bustle Skirt Poufs<\/a> – take the guesswork out of making a basic bustle skirt back<\/p>\n

Quick Study of an 1880 Natural Form Gown<\/a> – a look at a beautiful silver blue silk taffeta gown displayed at the Fashioning Fashion exhibit at LACMA<\/p>\n

Finishing Your Victorian Skirts with a Hidden Placket Opening<\/a> – how to cut a skirt placket then how to attach it to your skirt for a smooth, \u201chidden\u201d closure<\/p>\n

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The Tail of 3 Bustles<\/a> – my sewing review of patterns: Truly Victorian TV163 Lobster Tail Bustle, Truly Victorian TV101 Petticoat Bustle, and Laughing Moon 112, view C Trained Bustle<\/p>\n

Cotton Fabrics for Bustle Foundation Skirts<\/a> – covering cotton fabric recommendations to provide a firm foundation of your dress<\/p>\n

Constructing a Victorian Bustle Dress<\/a> – construction tips of the three garments that form the basic foundation of a bustle dress<\/p>\n

Figuring Out How To Do Pleats on the Back of a Bustle Bodice<\/a> – help creating those gorgeous fluffy bodice tail pleats that float above the puffed up bustle<\/p>\n

Boning in Bustle Bodices<\/a> – a look at what kind and where to apply boning in 1870s & 1880s bodices<\/p>\n

Waist Tape Wrangling, or the Unseen Bodice Support<\/a> – the what, why and how to setting in a functional waist tape on your bodices<\/p>\n

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When Your Bustle Poufs Just Don\u2019t Lay Right<\/a> – tweaks you can apply to make that puffy bustle skirt stay in place<\/p>\n

How to Deal With Too Much Width in Your Sleeve Cap<\/a> – 3 techniques shown in a video tutorial on how you can handle extra fabric across the sleeve cap<\/p>\n

How to Sit in a Victorian Bustle Dress<\/a>\u00a0– for when you’ve finished your ensemble\u00a0and are ready to dress out for your event<\/p>\n

The Simple Solution to Perfect Pleats<\/a> – the secret to keeping your finely pleated bustle trim in place<\/p>\n

Victorian Dressing Gowns & Tea Gowns: A Brief Overview<\/a> – boudoir fashion that became popular in the 1870s continuing into the Edwardian Era<\/p>\n

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Other Posts & Tutorials:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Big Scary World of a New Time Period<\/a><\/p>\n

Planning a Big Costume Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Bringing a Fashion Plate to Life<\/a><\/p>\n

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How Much Yardage Do I Need?<\/a><\/p>\n

Big Butts of the 19th Century<\/a><\/p>\n

Fitting Guidelines for Flattering Victorian Costumes<\/a><\/p>\n

Fitting a Victorian Bodice on Yourself<\/a><\/p>\n

Working with Mockups<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sleeve Fitting for Movement \u2013 or Victorian BFFs<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Apply Boning to Darts<\/a><\/p>\n

Easy Method to Make 3-D Trim Motifs<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Make Ribbon Bows for Victorian Costumes<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Flatline a Bodice<\/a><\/p>\n

Flatlining 19th Century Skirts<\/a><\/p>\n

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Before Frosting You Must First Bake the Cake!<\/a> – making the foundation skirt for my 1887 Summer Berry Trifle Dress<\/p>\n

How To Finish Your Skirt Hems For The Most Support<\/a><\/p>\n

Curvy & Dressing Historical<\/a><\/p>\n

A Breakdown of How to Make the 1872 Blue Velvet Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

Quick Note & Pattern Ideas for an 1880s Winter Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Calculate Yardage for Ruffles<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Sewing Trim to The Back of a Hem is a Good Thing<\/a><\/p>\n

Fabric Info Posts: Cotton<\/a>, Linen<\/a>, Wool<\/a> and Organdy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Jennifer’s Bustle Era Projects:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

1871 Harvest Grape Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

The 3-Hour Hat Non-Tutorial<\/a> (hat made for the 1871 Harvest Grape Dress)<\/p>\n

Pink Parisian Tournure<\/a><\/p>\n

1873 Blackberry Cream Victorian Ensemble<\/a><\/p>\n

1873 Licorice Princess Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

1875 Scotch & Soda Dinner Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

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1876 Trained & Ruffled Petticoat<\/a><\/p>\n

1880 Vanilla Dressing Gown \u2013<\/strong>
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1883 Caramel Apple Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

1883 Summer Rose Tea Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

1886 Pink Bubble Gum Diamonds Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

1886 Ivory Spring Hat<\/a> (worn with the Bubble Gum dress)<\/p>\n

1887 Summer Berry Trifle Dress<\/a><\/p>\n

Tips for Whipping up a 1880s Summer Berry Hat<\/a> (worn with Summer Berry dress)<\/p>\n

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If\u00a0you need a bit more step-by-step guidance on sewing up your bustle dress I invite you to sign up for my online Bustle Day Dress Class. We go through each step from fitting & patterning to finishing techniques. More on the class here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To finalize your new dress ensemble I have an online class for making a buckram frame hat to polish off your 1870s or 1880s look. Sign up for the 1880s Hat Class here<\/a>. (Tips for 1870s shapes included.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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