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In the 1860s, the full bell of the crinoline began to shift behind the wearer. A new crinoline shape was needed.
Behold the Elliptical Cage Crinoline!
Our pattern includes three interpretations of the elliptical crinoline: the light and skeletal hoops and tapes, the boned cloth petticoat, and a hybrid of the two with hoops and tapes above and a wide hem of boned fabric at the bottom.
Fits all waist sizes
Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
Suggested Fabrics: cotton
Notions: hoop boning, thread; buttons, or hooks and eyes for front for closure; twill tape
Yardage Requirements:
30 yards hoop steel boning
30 yards twill tape -or- 6 yards at least 40"/1m cotton for petticoat body
optional: 2 yards fabric for hem