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Layers of flounces were attached to the lower edge to give great fullness to the outer skirt. If one petticoat did not give the full effect, more than one was worn. This pattern is a ‘suits-all’ underskirt with a fitted waist band with button, and zipper opening. PETTICOAT/ PETTISKIRT -Materials needed Stitch in the ditch from the front or top stitch, making sure that the turned under edge is caught in your stitch. The petticoat pattern given here is a simple petticoat skirt that I usually wear under lots of clothes – long maxi skirts, lehengas, saris, and long gowns. It is a fitting skirt from the waist to the hip and then panels flaring slightly to the hem. Being fitted near the waist makes it a lifesaver in that there is no added unwanted bulk of the usually gathered underskirts.
Petticoats and crinolines are both used to give skirts fullness but they shouldn’t be confused with each other. Crinoline can also be sewn directly into clothing. This is especially common with skirts… where it can be used to add volume to the bottom portion of the garment and create an exaggerated silhouette. Many full-skirted garments… such as wedding gowns… are constructed almost entirely from crinoline to help them retain their shape and appear voluminous. Ideally, for the basic petticoat you should be using the same pattern of the skirt. It should be appropriate for the skirt or dress you are wearing it under. The basic silhouette of the dress and the petticoat should be the same. Crinoline is a type of stiff… starched fabric that has been used for centuries to give skirts and dresses volume. Because crinoline resembles a giant… cotton version of the shapely plastic strips found in modern undergarments and petticoats… it is often used as a foundation for these items.Creating volume in a skirt can be a challenge. But if you have a full skirt… you might not have to do much to make it poofy. Petticoats are typically made of cotton and lace or silk fabrics while crinolines are made of plastic or metal rings. Both petticoats and crinolines come in an array of colors and designs so you can match them with your outfit depending on how you want your skirt to look. You can see the pattern to make this ruffled tiered skirt in the post on DIY Gypsy skirt here. It gives you all the bounce you want under the skirt. The petticoats of the earlier days worn under the long gowns were one with several flounces and layers. They were some 1-2 inches shorter than the main skirt. The circumference of the lower edge of these petticoat skirts were as large as 100 inches.
To make a skirt appear poofy, wear a petticoat or crinoline underneath. These undergarments are designed to add volume and fullness to a skirt, creating a more dramatic silhouette. A tulle or organza petticoat can be worn under a formal or wedding dress for added volume, while a crinoline or layered tulle skirt can add volume to a casual or everyday outfit. Additionally, choosing a skirt with a fuller shape, such as an A-line or circle skirt, can also help create a poofy effect without the need for additional undergarments. There are many ways to give a skirt a volume but you have to choose the right one for your purpose. If you want a skirt to look like a princess skirt… then you should use layers of tulle and if you want to create a ballerina effect then use layers of netting or chiffon. A pencil skirt is more contemporary and will look great on women with thin legs… while flared skirts are more ideal for those with fuller legs. Consider your age and body type when choosing the length of your skirt.
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Skirts made from rich fabrics such as satin… silk… or velvet will automatically add volume to your lower half. You need to decide whether you want a pencil skirt or a flared skirt with more volume. For the crinoline part attached over the petticoat skirt for that pouffy look – Measure the skirt round. Multiply this by 1.5 or if you want more fullness 2. This should be the length of the tulle for each layer.
You can either gather the top edge or pleat the fullness so that it does not bulk up on the waist. Either make an elastic casing and insert a 1/2 inch wide elastic to gather the waistline, or make a regular waistband and join the skirt after gathering it. The slash method creates the illusion of volume by cutting long vertical slits at regular intervals into the fabric… then folding the top and bottom edges in toward each other to create pleats. Use multiple layers of tulle – Tulle is a type of netting fabric used for tutus as well as petticoats. You can buy rolls of tulle and layer them on your skirt for more volume. If you use 2-3 layers… you will definitely get a nice amount of volume.Cut tulle/netting/crinoline into long strips of at least 6-inch width. Now you have to gather the top edge of this piece and attach the long strip of tulle fabric on top of the petticoat skirt. Skirts are often seen as a wardrobe staple… which makes them a great addition to any wardrobe. But what if you want a skirt with more volume?
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