How to make a giant fluffy Petticoat for a Ball Gown

In this video, I show you how to make a giant fluffy long petticoat to wear with a ball gown. A long petticoat can be paired with a hoop skirt or worn by itself to create fluff and volume for your ball gown or wedding dress.
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0:00 Introduction
1:17 Cutting Fabric
3:06 Sewing
9:52 Waistband
13:56 Reveal and Final Thoughts
Materials mentioned in this video:
40 yards of Crystal Organza
Lots of thread
At least 50 yards of 1.5" wide or wider satin Ribbon
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[@GingerGeekGirl]

The lighting and camera work for this is seriously great! 💙💙 Awesome video as always

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thank you so much love! I'm trying to get better at my camera work, I'm filming a new intro and hopefully some kind of transition scenes once I get through the last of my Etsy orders, I'm also attending Adobe MAX virtual on the 20-22 to learn more efficient ways to film and edit. I'm starting to LOVE the filming and editing part of creation, like almost as much as creating the costume lol

[@echo8513]

Twirling to my hearts desire is totally going on my bucket list

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

It’s honestly the best!!!! I hope you enjoy!

[@ReverieCosplay98]

"My floor is a disaster" totally feel you! Such is the life of a crafter. Love your videos

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I can't believe I said that out loud but then I was like, it has to be in the video lol. Thank you so much, my floor is much cleaning this morning although I doubt it will stay that way.

[@feevagabonde]

I love the fact that your petticoat is "doggo approved" !

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Haha yeah she’s really the boss around here I just pretend like I make the decisions 😜

[@pimduay]

That's perfect for my cosplay and depresstion therapy , Thanks a lot!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Aww thank you, I am so happy it helps!

[@pimduay]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay When everythings have done i will sent some pic on your pagefacebook Big love for you💖💗

[@sdcosplay]

I've made so many petticoats that I'm so sick and tired them. All the gathering and ruffling. But I always find myself watching petticoat videos and I'm also thinking about making another one.... plus a crinoline cage.....lol. The things I do for cosplay and designing.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

lol I feel that, I just love when my undergarments match my outer garments lol

[@katyb2793]

Can I ask, I'm hoping to make a ball gown with duchess silk, with a lot of 50's fullness. Do you think layers of petticoats will be enough, or do you think I'd need a hoop crinoline underneath as well for support? And any favourite fabrics for the petticoats? Sorry it's a bit random, I'm seriously finding it difficult to find out anything online!

[@sdcosplay]

@@katyb2793 I would definitely do a hoop skirt with at least 1 petticoat. The hoop will keep you from stepping and tripping on your dress. It’ll also give you fullness if the fabric you use is heavy. Heavy fabrics will just flatten a petticoat. If you want to keep your petti lightweight, I would suggest organza or tulle with the big holes in it. The scratchier tulle not the soft one with little holes. You can use crinoline, but that is usually more expensive. Hope this helps.

[@katyb2793]

@@sdcosplay thank you so much, that really helps a lot! Do you think I could get away with doing a shorter hoop skirt above the knee so it looks more natural? I've heard Dior do this sometimes but...I do not have their expertise lol!

[@sdcosplay]

@@katyb2793 I'm not really sure. If the fabric is light enough, you probably can. But if you want a consistent shape I would go with the longer one

[@carlaboardman4503]

Thanks for this. PS - Love your "tombstone" pattern weights. LOL!

[@patriciaadams7965]

Such a beautiful color!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Aww thank you so much!

[@indianaparat1942]

I'm making a Victorian-esque ball gown and this petticoat is the perfect shape for the skirt :)

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Yay! I am happy you find it helpful!

[@seanmager1168]

Id Definetly say your the Expert when it comes To Big Skirts. XD. Awesome Vid. you did great work on the Petticoat. Its Beautiful.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@SarahAlves1000]

Awesome!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thanks!

[@Sellesion]

I'll probably be working on Halloween, and that puts me in a tough spot trying to decide what to wear! Most of my costumes don't fall into work attire guidelines. 😅 That said, this dress is going to be amazing and thanks for sharing the build with us! This puts petticoats into some perspective, because I'm always wondering how people get certain shapes for dresses and skirts.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

You're welcome I love sharing my projects and I'm just so glad ya'll like them.

[@unepommeverte17]

i joined tiktok for some unknown reason, discovered "birates", and was inspired to be a pirate lol so i guess that's what i'm doing for halloween. i already have a couple things (corsets and cool coats to choose from), a friend happened to be getting rid of some thigh-high boots in my size, another friend said i could have her old colorguard sabre, and i have a wool felt sunhat-style hat coming in the mail on tuesday that i'm gonna turn into a pirate hat.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

OMG "birates" tiktok is *chef kiss I love it! That sounds like an amazing Halloween costume and what a great use of acquiring items and making new things. I love it!

[@g.tobyjohnson4071]

This is gorgeous! I want to twirl to my heart's desire!!

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thank you! You should totally twirl to your heart's desire!

[@ameliaandwatson]

I'm thinking to make one myself. My cousin's wedding is in 2 months. Mine is not gonna turn out this good but I will try.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

You got this! Just take your time, take breaks and don't get overwhelmed when it feels like you have been gathering fabric for ages lol

[@lindseybladel8594]

That would be great for my live action Cinderella costume and Tori's live action Belle costume. Tori will be turning 6 in May. I am celebrating her birthday early.

[@timebomb4562]

Nice

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@coordinator3039]

I think my mom would look perfect in one.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Thank you

[@alaskacosplay]

I might use this tutorial as reference and make a large petticoat with a detachable back if I want to wear it with an 1850s or 1860s style skirt so I dont have to cry over my sewing machine while making huge petticoats

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

That sounds like a great idea!

[@WILD0101]

Hello, thank you for your vidéos. Which fabric and type of petticoat is the best to prevent the wind from shaping our legs please ?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

You could add 4" - 6" horse hair braid to the hem of an organza petticoat to make it stand out from your legs or wear the petticoat over a hoopskirt

[@WILD0101]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay Thank you ! :)

[@callistocryptic]

I needed this video for a petticoat for a fnaf princess quest cosplay 😂 (my own interpretation on the dress because in the games its only 8 bit so i can basically make it how I want)

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Yay I’m so happy i was able to help!

[@thato_neblonde6520]

I’m on a time crunch and I need a full length petticoat for my dress and I simple can’t find what I need does anyone know a good place to get one?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Etsy is the only place I can think of but take into consideration these take days to make.

[@bajablastbisexuall]

Me, con crunching after deciding to sew a huge ass underskirt

[@Sissi.Della.Rose1]

Hello your pattern interests me very much I would like to make this petticoat but it is no longer available on Etsy. would it be possible to get it again? Thank you :)

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry about that! I just renewed it: caseyreneecosplay.etsy.com/listing/884607957

[@Sissi.Della.Rose1]

Thank you very much ! :D @@CaseyReneeCosplay

[@mandiehousten7941]

Hi, how wide is the organza, because it is also sold as 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 70cm... (10", 15", 20", 30") in comparison to "normal" fabric of 140cm wide (50"-55"). Awesome tutorial and a great result n

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

This organza is 58" wide.

[@mandiehousten7941]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay Thanks a lot!

[@Tiger89Lilly]

How would I modify this for a child. I'm making my 4 year old a cinderella (the cartoon version) dress and I want to make it as puffy as humanly possible. Any advice would be appreciated

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

You're just going to want to take their waist measurement and their waist to ankle measurement and using math drape your pattern from there.

[@RainCloud99]

I know this is a year old but can I follow these steps to just add a layer to a petticoat? I bought one but it’s too short and not wide enough in the bottom and I can’t seem to find one big enough around here without paying 40 dollars for shipping alone.

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Youll probably need to modify the steps based on the needs of your project but this is definitely a good starting point.

[@deusxmaxhina5302]

Hey! This is late for the video but i just bought the pattern and I was wondering how many pieces you cut out total?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I made this petticoat 5 layers, so you can cut the amount of pieces according to your size times 5.

[@deusxmaxhina5302]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay after gathering up the fabric im a hit confused on how to sew the tiers together since ones longer

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

@@deusxmaxhina5302 You sew the middle tier to the top tier and the bottom tier to the middle tier, right sides together.

[@laurel.cosplay234]

Is this the same pattern in your cosplay book?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

It's not the pattern in my cosplay foundation books but if you bought a signed copy from me it was included as an add on.

[@Echosinfireify]

How’s he did this cost to make

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

Not for sale

[@Echosinfireify]

@@CaseyReneeCosplay sure, how much did it cost you to make though?

[@tonyachabot1904]

CAN YOU MAKE ANOTHER PETTICOAT FOR MY COSTUME?

[@CaseyReneeCosplay]

I'm no longer taking commissions.