How Do You Make A Petticoat Slip?
Wearing the petticoat slip as an undergarment has been in practice sine the 1500s, and it continues to be a wardrobe staple to the present day. Today, the petticoat is worn by period reenactors as well as those who live in cold climates where the added warmth is welcome. Make your own petticoat slip and add it to your wardrobe. Measuring and preparing the fabric Step 1 Determine the length for the petticoat slip. You may need an assistant to help you. Measure first around your natural waist (below your ribcage). Measure next from the middle front of your waist to where you wish your petticoat hem to fall. The hem of your petticoat slip should fall an inch or two above the hem of your skirt or gown. Measure last from the middle back of your waist to the hem of the petticoat slip. Take the longest measurement, and add 3 inches for seam allowance and an additional 1/2 inch for the waist. This final total (the longest measurement + 3 inches + 1/2 inch) is the length of fabric needed for th
