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Victorian Undergarments

Welcome to Class!

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Supplies You'll Need for Class
Patterns for the Victorian Undergarments
Researching Victorian Undergarments

Lesson 1

What We'll Cover in Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Handout
Measurements & Sizing
Tools & Notions
Fabrics for Undergarments
Fabrics for the Chemise
Fabrics for the Drawers
Fabrics, Tools & Notions for the Bustle
Fabrics for the Petticoat

Lesson 2 - Chemise

What We'll Cover in Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Handout
Cutting Tips
Sewing the Side Seams
Shoulder Prep and Sleeve Hems
Sewing the Sleeve to the Chemise
Finishing the Neckline
Applying Neckline Trim
Finishing with Buttonholes & Buttons
Hemming the Chemise

Lesson 3 - Drawers

What We'll Cover in Lesson 3
Lesson 3 Handout
Cutting Tips
Marking Tips
Sewing the Side Opening Facings
Sewing the Leg & Facing Seams
Completing the Leg Facings
Preparing the Leg Band & Ruffle
Attaching the Leg Bands to the Drawers
Finishing the Leg Band Facings
Preparing Waistbands
Setting on Waistbands
Finishing with Buttonholes & Buttons

Lesson 4 - Lobster Tail Bustle

What We'll Cover in Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Handout
Sizing & Measurements
Cutting the Fabric and Marking
Sewing the Hems, Darts and Center Back Seam
Sewing The Wire Channels
The Ruffle
Putting it All Together - Side Seams
Applying the Waistband and Closure
Cutting & Inserting the Wires
Final Sewing Tips

Lesson 5 - Petticoat Part 1

What We'll Cover in Lesson 5
Lesson 5 Handout
Petticoat Pattern Adjustments
Tips for Cutting & Marking the Petticoat Pieces
Sewing the Darts and Seams
Finishing the Center Back Opening
Making Tucks in the Flounce
Attaching Flounce to the Petticoat

Lesson 6 - Petticoat Part 2

What We'll Cover in Lesson 6
Lesson 6 Handout
Preparing the Ruffle
Sewing the Ruffle to the Petticoat
Setting on the Waistband
Finishing the Closure

We Are All Finished!

Final Wearing Tips
Fashion Show

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