Uncovering the Mysterious Secrets of 1890's Ball Skirts!

How did the late Victorians get their fabulous trained ball skirts to stand out like that? Today we're going to go on a deep dive into the hidden structures of 1890's ball skirts to figure out not only how they prevented them from collapsing but how they kept them clean, as well!

In this video, I will break down the steps to properly interface and line your ball skirts, starting with a foundation skirt and building out the hem and the train to get that elegant, dramatic look we see in all the fashion plates! Then we'll talk about ways to protect your expensive fabric from the dirt on the floor, including building a dust ruffle and a balayeuse.

Chapters
00:00 Uncovering The Secret Anatomy of 1890's Ball Skirts!
00:43 The foundation skirt
03:01 Facing for ultimate stiffness
08:25 Adding a dust ruffle
10:49 Making a balayeuse