Once I was done with my own underpinnings for the ball, it was time to tackle Becky's 1880s ensemble. The first thing on my list was a bustle, which I'd been itching to try for years.
I used red cotton drill from my stash (it had to be red for a lobster tail bustle!), and used a combination of instructions from Jean Hunnisett and American Duchess. You can see the latter's instructions on her blog here.
I also made her a coutil corset using Norah Waugh, and a ruffled petticoat to go over the bustle. Once again Jean Hunisett's 'Period Costumes for Stage & Screen (1800-1909)' was very useful, but I also found Izabela Pitcher's instructions (here) very concise and helpful. Izabela, you may remember, is the one who set up the ball in the first place, so it seems fitting to use her guidance in putting our costumes together. Unfortunately the only photo I have of the petticoat is the somewhat blurry one below.
I used red cotton drill from my stash (it had to be red for a lobster tail bustle!), and used a combination of instructions from Jean Hunnisett and American Duchess. You can see the latter's instructions on her blog here.
I also made her a coutil corset using Norah Waugh, and a ruffled petticoat to go over the bustle. Once again Jean Hunisett's 'Period Costumes for Stage & Screen (1800-1909)' was very useful, but I also found Izabela Pitcher's instructions (here) very concise and helpful. Izabela, you may remember, is the one who set up the ball in the first place, so it seems fitting to use her guidance in putting our costumes together. Unfortunately the only photo I have of the petticoat is the somewhat blurry one below.
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