folk203

Project: 1908 Edwardian Under things
Status: Started, But Pause For Now.
Fabric: 45" Wide, Bleached Muslin
Patten Rating So Far: Intermediate, If You�re A Beginner Like Me, I Would Highly Recommend A Sewing Buddy For This Pattern.

Since I wanted to make a corset like Kate Winslet had in TITANIC, I decided I better start off making the under things first. That�s when I began searching for 1912 patterns on the internet. I found this pattern from folkwear and I decided to go ahead and purchase the pattern because it said Edwardian on the cover. I thought that�s what the 1912 era was called. I later found out it was dated from 1908 and technically that's when the Edwardian Era is (1901-1910).
I thought I could modify it to the 1912era, but looking at some images and fashion plates from the teen�s era the style of the 1908 under things was different from the 1910�s era. Since the idea of modifying the pattern was confusing I decided to make it as is from 1908. I will continue this pattern when I make the 1909 Beatrix skirt and jacket (see page 2 of future sewing projects)

Here is a sketch of what the finished garments looks like.

Here Are Some Examples of The Finished Under things, Made By Other People, Using The Folkwear Pattern:

Picture Used With Permission By Corsets Jardiniere

Here is Folkwear's version that they made. As shown from the example page. You can see the petticoat made at knee length.

Things I Do Not Like About This Pattern So Far:
1. Plackets
2. The instructions for the assembly of the plackets and attaching them to the clothing are not very good. The experienced sewer that I was working with back in NY was stumped and confused and she has put plackets on before.
3. They updated this pattern after I bought it and they added bigger sizes. If I can't adjust the sizes that I have now, I will order a new copy at a later date.
4. The whole pattern construction and instructions is way too detailed.
5. Beware gussets and yolks are also in this pattern.

Things I Like About This Pattern So Far:
1: On the instructions sheet there is a brief history about the Edwardian Under things.
2. On the camisole pattern piece there is a cutting line for today�s modern waist and a rational waist for the 1908 s-curve.
3. On the petticoat pattern piece there is a cutting line for a knee length/calf (short petticoat), and a cutting line for an ankle length (longer petticoat).
4. There are instructions for handmade crochet lace edges (if you do not want to use the pre-made lace) and there are also instructions for feather stitch and the buttonhole stitch
5. It is a cute looking pattern, and I really like the design picture. If I ever made this i would want it to look exactly like the cover. I think it is my vision of the perfect under things.

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