The very popular full skirts of the 1950s and early 1960s must be supported by a gathered petticoat in cotton, net tulle or a combination of both.
Heavier skirt fabrics will need more layers or tiers, tighter gathers and sometimes a horsehair or braided hem to stiffen the lower edge.
Petticoats are a fantastic and fun addition to any vintage wardrobe and are a brilliant sewing project and we’d love for you to try them for yourself.
You can try this incredibly useful and versatile Petticoat sewing pattern from 1955 for free in our shop.
Happy Sewing.