How Do You Make A Hoop Skirt?
The hoop skirt, which is sometimes referred to as a farthingale, pannier or cage crinoline, is a foundational garment from the Tudor and Elizabethan eras. Used to support the exaggerated circular and domed shapes in style at the time, hoop skirts were heavily structured petticoats worn underneath all layers of gown skirts. Hoop skirts can be fairly expensive to purchase ready-made, and may not necessarily come in exactly the shapes you are looking for. To learn how to make your own hoop skirt for your historical skirts or costume gowns, complete the following instructions. Step 1 Determine what shape of hoop skirt you need. Your skirt can be completely round, oblong or boxy. Then determine the hoop skirt circumference you need at the bottom hem and the skirt length. Next, take your waist measurement. Step 2 Cut a rectangle of fabric that is as long as your determined skirt length plus 2 1/2 inches, and as wide as your skirt circumference plus 1 inch. Turn up the hem 1/2 inch and press
