How to make a Tea Length Petticoat (Tutorial) DIY Petticoat

Need a tea length petticoat to add that bit of volume to a dress? Or maybe to hide the hoops of a short crinoline? Then here is the tutorial for you!
This is for an advance beginner or intermediate sewer.
Videos mentioned in this video:
How to make a Crinoline: • How to make a Crinolin...
How to make ruffles: • How to make Ruffles: 6...
How to make a Simple Long Petticoat: • How to make a Simple L...
How to make a Tiered Long Petticoat: • How to make a Long Tie...
This is also similar to how I constructed my Short Petticoat Tutorial: • How to make a Short Pe...
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[@darkangelfinn9]

I love the analogy of Where's Waldo? meets The Floor is Lava. Perfect way to describe losing a pin in the floor, lol

[@KirileeCosplay]

I can’t take credit for it- I saw it online and thought it was hilarious and wanted to include it

[@brycethompson3094]

I'm gonna sew a bunch of dresses so that for everyday of the school year, I look like a princess.

[@KirileeCosplay]

I love this!

[@turntechgodbeheaded]

Haha! We have the same idea

[@Adamant_Adam]

For real

[@lockheart619]

You're winning

[@guessmyname1246]

My goal for senior year. I want to feel like I'm in a fantasy shojo manga

[@maguguevara5965]

Hey there! I made a petticoat like this one and a reallt useful hack was to instead of pins use bobbipins (like, the ones you put in your hair) and go in between the small openings in the tule and They don't fall of!!!!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

That’s a good idea!

[@halldoralarsen86]

you can also use safety pins

[@jokerzbabe13]

My best friend is having a retro tea party/garden party for her bridal shower, and I think your video has actually saved my life

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am so glad that I may have helped!

[@MrsSmilz4all]

The Lazy Lady gathering method has honestly saved my life! My gathering and ruffler feet don't have that same ease when I'm putting all the different tiers together

[@KirileeCosplay]

I have found the same thing!

[@LadyB_20]

The floof is stunning. I have around 5 pettis now and I'll be making more.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome!

[@hannahwinters8994]

I know that this video was made 4 years ago but i just keep coming back to it. It was very easy to follow and understand thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am so glad it has helped you out!

[@tenkou]

You are the poof master! I shall now go forth and make all the floofy dresses I've ever wanted. Thanks bunches for making these =D!

[@KirileeCosplay]

My absolute pleasure!

[@rtskksm]

The best petticoat tutorial I’ve watched! I watched too many, and still felt that it doesn’t suit what I want. I’ve just subscribed! Love from the Philippines

[@KirileeCosplay]

Glad it was helpful! My aunt is from Cebu so hello! :)

[@leamonty2992]

I have no sewing machine, no fabric, and looking at the mess of tulle makes me think I should just suck it up and pay the money, but all that said, you are absolutely delightful! I love your energy and jokes. Keep it up!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you so much!

[@loopycosplay6867]

ooooh so nice! I'm loving the volume that the petticoat gives!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you so much!

[@avrileibeck2225]

i do absolutely love your casualness when you teach, it makes it so much easier to retain and enjoy the process!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you so much!

[@estelledesigns]

That is some extreme volume in the skirt! Love it!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks hun!

[@rachelxioncahill]

I was just looking for a tea length petticoat tutorial! Oh the timing for this is absolutely perfect! I will have to try making this sometime soon!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@user-emptyspace]

Another amazing tutorial I’m in love with the floooof

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you! ^_^

[@devinbaggs7542]

I love your tutorials, thank you for making these so easy to understand!

[@KirileeCosplay]

You are so welcome!

[@japanesemangalover]

All your analogies were spot on! I loved them. Angry cats indeed. I use to hate when my mom got me dresses with tulle now im learning what was wrong with the designs. Thank you!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hahaha! I’m so glad you enjoyed the references :)

[@elizabethalexander4799]

Love! Love!! Love!! This tutorial.. Thank you

[@KirileeCosplay]

My absolute pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@ZsnapZ]

"The ruffles will feel like they are trying to attack you" hahahaha. I love your humor

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hahaha thank you

[@sticksandstones713]

Just found you today while researching what kind of petticoat I’ll need to make for my 50s style dress and I’m absolutely hooked, you are so thorough and I love the sound of your voice! Can’t wait for more!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Why thank you so much for your very kind words!

[@lexyhorton9546]

Thank you SO much!!! I’m having a swing skirt under my wedding dress, and wanted a multi coloured petticoat under it so give it some VA-VOOM!!! This tutorial is going to help me so much!!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Ohhhh how exciting

[@scarletpumpernickel3279]

Thanks for another excellent tutorial 😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

My absolute pleasure! I hope it can help!

[@kd6439]

Great explanation thank you! I'll try to make this petticoat soon

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@MsNathalie23]

Love this video, you explained it so well 👏❤

[@KirileeCosplay]

Glad you liked it!! Thank you

[@marymuss3778]

Oh and I loooove your Lazy Lady gathering technique; I shall henceforth cease using the basting method and instead use what I shall call “Smart Lady Gathering technique”

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hahahaha! I am glad I could help you!

[@miayavnai789]

A great video! As always❤ you really helped me with the short petticoat tutorial to make my first petticoat, and this video makes me want to make another one😂💕

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m so glad that it all helps ^_^

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

Excellent tutorial! Right on time too.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks

[@tatianamontalvo6734]

I loved your video ,it was very helpful and exactly what I needed 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad it helped

[@mintusshaji1276]

You are really talented. Love your tutorial

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you! :)

[@cindyswaidan2961]

Sweet tutorial!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@EdgarVenomous]

GREAT TUTORIAL!!!!! you are amazing!!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks!

[@madokakaname830]

love that floofy petti

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you! Me too! It is fun to prance around in.

[@act.of.whimsy]

This is wonderful, thank you!! 😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure!

[@yiyimiaomiao4980]

thank you for upload so many video,these video help me a lot when i have problem in sewing costume thank you

[@KirileeCosplay]

I'm so glad!

[@capricorngirl52405]

I’ve always wanted to make a poodle skirt thank you for the tutorial on how to make the undergarments for it. Also when it comes to me losing pins I like to take a magnet or as I call it a magic wand and try to pick them up that way

[@KirileeCosplay]

Love it! They are very helpful

[@marymuss3778]

Fantastic! Off to make a poof petticoat for my daughter’s mini-skirt wedding dress! Shall look fabulous. Thanks for the tutorial. I have played “ Sewing Room, The Floor is Lava” many times, I always seem to loose…

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure!

[@jodirauth8847]

This is so easy thanks for posting.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You’re welcome 😊

[@saola6400]

looks great!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@UltraNinjaChicken]

Going to a wedding in less than a week and couldn't find a petticoat the right length ANYWHERE. This tutorial came in clutch! ❤ Now I have a custom pink one for all my fluffy dress dreams. Thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am so glad that I could help!

[@IuliaBlaga]

funny and informative. loved it!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you so much!

[@zuzzuks]

Thank you for such a simple and easily understandable tutorial, plus your humour is supercool, you had me giggling multiple times here! :D

[@KirileeCosplay]

I am so glad it was helpful and enjoyable :)

[@dawn8293]

I'm going to make a red petticoat out of lining fabric (old prom dress upcycle), and this is a great resource

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks so much! The project sounds so wonderful- I love red and a good upcycle project

[@kateeva3]

The floor is lava mixed with where’s Waldo is the only way I will be describing dropping a pin from Now on Thank you so much for this I’m super excited to try it for my upcoming project :)

[@KirileeCosplay]

You are so welcome! And enjoy the game LOL

[@martygentry]

Love it! Thank u!

[@KirileeCosplay]

You are so welcome!

[@HimeCookie]

I really love your videos ~ 💗 they help me when i do my cosplay costumes ~

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m so glad that I could help xoxo

[@johannacxiii]

I would've loved to see the petticoat under a skirt, to see the effect.

[@KirileeCosplay]

There are pictures on my Instagram and Facebook. At that point in time, I didn’t have the skirt completed. But hey, thanks for your opinion.

[@emm6724]

Great instructions and funny!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thank you!

[@tiggeruk85]

This was perfect

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad you liked it!

[@stefaniesara12]

Nice tutorial, im gonna try it soon 💗

[@KirileeCosplay]

Awesome!

[@refinedrevolt]

Thank you very helpful

[@KirileeCosplay]

Pleasure

[@SeraphineClarisse]

So beautiful and really enjoyable how you speak! Also I'm not sure I can do it based on this but I have an idea in 5 min at least!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Good luck!

[@imbatwoman]

I need to make several petticoats and your method is the simplest! Thank you. p.s. I love your Dr. Who shorts, during the worst of the pandemic, I made face masks with that fabric. 😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

You are so welcome!

[@b28mathstutor]

Really helpful, thanks. I've just made one using these instructions as my basis. My tiers were each 9" deep (and I had to trim the top one down to 7" before adding the elastic because it was a bit too long for the dress). I only had 6m of stiff tulle (60"/150cm wide) so I used 2m for the first tier, 5m for the second and 2 layers of 12m each for tier 3 (the flounce at the bottom). Magu's tip of using bobby pins (we call them kirby grips here in the UK) instead of pins was really helpful. For the lower two tiers I attached them at intervals of 25 cm for tier 2 and 60cm for tier 3 (same ratio as the 5:12 for the lengths), then gathered as I went round. For the top two tiers it was 20cm for tier 1 and 50cm for tier 2. The resulting petticoat has so much body that it literally stands up by itself!

[@KirileeCosplay]

Good work!

[@nathaliel.2772]

Thank you so much for the useful tutorial! I was looking quite long for a pattern that would suit my interest. Mine would be just longer for my blue velvet-princess evening gown :)

[@KirileeCosplay]

Sounds brilliant! Good luck with your creation!

[@maisieestrada5518]

I just tried making my first petticoat which was also my first time sewing with tulle AND i didn't watch any videos or use a pattern, so it was a catastrophe 😂 This was super helpful, so thank you!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

I'm glad I could help for your next one!

[@rosegiannia1285]

I absolutely LOVED this video!! I’m trying to make a petticoat for my prom dress because I can’t find any that match the beautiful, rich wine red.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Good luck!

[@3brosinwinter781]

Thank you 😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure!

[@hemanth3828]

Great. Thank you.

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Very nice.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks!

[@ejaz671]

Awesome 👍

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks!

[@LivingfreewithSophie]

I will try this ❤

[@KirileeCosplay]

Good luck! :)

[@deiaaziz708]

Thanks this so useful 🥰😘😘

[@KirileeCosplay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@urstrulyio]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've only made the last two sections because it's poof was perfect already for a skirt I'm making. I didn't really get the gathering as you go method, but I hand basted it which made it a little smaller than usual. I'm not so sure what I did wrong, plait thanks for the tutorial!

[@KirileeCosplay]

The good thing about ruffles is they don’t have to be absolutely perfect

[@vaishali3355]

You are god sent 😅

[@Evepnovak]

I never subscribe, but you had me up "lazy lady"! ❤️🤣

[@KirileeCosplay]

hahaha I am glad

[@aliza4155]

Women you're explaining it way much better than my math teacher 😂 such a adorable way to explain really helped alot ❤️❤️❤️

[@KirileeCosplay]

Happy to help!

[@XxXxDerpMasterxXxX]

Thank you for this, I've been looking at how to make one for my BJD. Also when it comes to pins I skip them and use small fold back paper clips so much less painful then pins :D

[@KirileeCosplay]

Neat idea!

[@PeregrinMorningStar]

Love the video. Im looking forward to eventually drowning in tool.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You can do it! It is fun to flounce in tulle!

[@dashafry]

Yeah I agree- great jokes haha (where’s Waldo and the floor is lava) This tutorial helped me make a Alice In Wonderland costume for my daughter. Thank you!!

[@KirileeCosplay]

How wonderful! I am so glad that it helped!

[@moonfrogcos2813]

I love this tutorial but I don't seem to be getting notified when you post even tho I have all notifications on witch is kinda sad but at least I can still watch them:)

[@AmyTheJawsTerminator]

Check if your notification bell is set to "All"! Mine was changed to "Personalized" and I didn't get the notification either :(

[@moonfrogcos2813]

@@AmyTheJawsTerminator oh thanks but I already did

[@KirileeCosplay]

What phantomhive said. Sometimes KZbin likes to really hide videos. :(

[@Lonely_lil_lollipop]

I had the sudden desire a few weeks ago and still have the desire to make my own prom dress >:3

[@KirileeCosplay]

Do it!

[@Lonely_lil_lollipop]

@@KirileeCosplay I will try my best tho rn I don't even know when prom is yet I'll have to find out but still probably not for a little while lol

[@tamsyncoetzee396]

Another awesome, short, but extremely helpful video. if you don't have a crinoline, would doing multiple layers (like in your short petticoat video) get the same effect?

[@KirileeCosplay]

The short answer is yes but you would need a lot of layers and it would probably quite heavy :)

[@tamsyncoetzee396]

Kirilee Cosplay 😭😭 thanks anyway

[@kvan335]

Hi Kirilee, I get a lot of my fabric from spotlight, and I know that you do too, so I was just wondering which tulle you used for this petticoat! I am looking to make my own, and I don't know which will be too soft, I'd be so very grateful for any help!

[@KirileeCosplay]

The tulle you can get from spotlight will work very well for this type of petticoat. It is quite rigid

[@lilibetp]

Have you ever tried making one whole length with layer one, then sewing on one ruffle for section 2 and a double ruffle for section 3?

[@KirileeCosplay]

You could do that if you so wish ^_^ I just don’t really use ruffling foots personally

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

This is a great tutorial 😍 could you also use organza? I have a bunch of it lying around and I would love to use it up 😅😊

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes you can!

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

...this comment is already 1 year old...I still have that fabric around...I should really stop procrastinating...

[@RealAngelOfMusic]

…I’m starting that today…

[@laryssacaroca5299]

I have a question, when you sew them, which length of stitch did you use?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Just a regular stitch length will do fine :)

[@lpskitfit]

How fluffy of an effect do you get without the chrinolin? I'm making this some time this week or next week for a dress I'm doing for a costuming project, and I want pretty poofy. Should I do multiple ruffle layers over it if I'm not doing a chrinolin? Or is this still reasonably fluffy?

[@KirileeCosplay]

There is a clip in the video where I show what it looks like without a crinoline. That will give you an idea

[@lpskitfit]

@@KirileeCosplay i saw it! I just wasn't sure about how much a lightish dress would weigh it down, but it looks like it'll be fluffy enough. Thank you!

[@KirileeCosplay]

If you use stiff tulle, it will be fine

[@MelLannieDollCraftsAndMore]

Hello! Could someone tell me what exactly changing the proportions would do? Like what would make it fluffier and what would make it less fluffy? Thanks!

[@KirileeCosplay]

The longer the strip is, the more dense the gathers are, the floofier it is. Ie. A 3 meter strip of tulle will be floofier than a 1 meter strip of tulle

[@lautjelavendel7882]

You had me laughing at 5:20 😂

[@KirileeCosplay]

I’m glad!

[@spicybeantofu]

Would like to know how to fill out one I already have. Anyone have any ideas? I wear a short one with shorter dresses to add ruffles under them.

[@KirileeCosplay]

You could always see more layers over it

[@meganmiller7359]

Is there a method to figuring out the measurements or can I use the ones you provided?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Twice the size of your waist measurement for top section, then the next sections down are 3 times the previous one.

[@meganmiller7359]

Kirilee Cosplay thank you!!

[@edwardtagg]

What if you want a tulip shape, with less volumious flare?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Then do more length at the top and reduce the ratio as you move to each layer

[@jabella]

Love the video, about how long did it take to make this please?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Not that long- maybe 3-5 hours

[@jabella]

@@KirileeCosplay thanks

[@jabella]

Ps love you shirt

[@katyb2793]

Where did you buy the tulle? I'm also in Australia, and really confused about the different stiffnesses of tulle.. and netting ... like how would your tulle compare to the standard $2/m netting at spotlight? In terms of stiffness? It makes such a difference to the volume! The tulle on the bolt I've seen others use seems to be a lot softer... and how much of the bolt did you use?

[@KirileeCosplay]

So this tulle is the tulle from spotlight. I didn’t use the whole bolt- only a couple of meters :)

[@katyb2793]

@@KirileeCosplay I see! So I'm assuming you bought the polyester tulle? Would I be right in saying the bridal tulle at spotlight is softer? Thanks for replying!

[@KirileeCosplay]

That is all correct ^_^

[@katyb2793]

@@KirileeCosplay awesome, thanks so much for your help! Will be so much easier when i can go in store again 😅

[@KirileeCosplay]

My pleasure! Glad to help!

[@blotchilim1980]

Lol where's waldo 😂 Excellent tutorial, i'm doing this for my child. She's at the age where the puffier, the better 😂 And the lazy lady is perfect, i think i must try--because my ruffle foot is moody 🥲

[@KirileeCosplay]

Thanks for watching!

[@blotchilim1980]

@@KirileeCosplay oOMGG the lazy lady is perfect 😭 daughter now begs for another puffy skirt ❤️ i feel like an accomplished seamstress, all thanks to you ❤️

[@sarahprudhomme6324]

“Where’s Waldo and the floor is lava “ 😂

[@KirileeCosplay]

Indeed lol

[@ayerahaye7387]

Amazing! is there any specific name for this kind of petticoat?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Not that I’m aware of- just a short or above knee petticoat

[@ayerahaye7387]

@@KirileeCosplay thank you💕

[@safeeyab6291]

Can I make this style of petticoat into a shorter version?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes

[@atsmarasyifa8912]

Can i use this adjustment but make it longer for a gown petticoat?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes! I’ve done that myself :)

[@atsmarasyifa8912]

@@KirileeCosplay so to be spesific, the top part is 2,5 meter, the middle part is 6 meter, and the bottom part is 18×2 = 36 meter? How does that add up though, you said you have 9 meter of fabric. Im so confused can you please help me?

[@KirileeCosplay]

It is 6 x 3= 18 meters. I actually had some left over so i did an extra bottom section

[@atsmarasyifa8912]

@@KirileeCosplay so the total length for the botom part only, is 18 meter?

[@shampasarkar9931]

What's the name of the material that you used here?? I would love to know thanks

[@KirileeCosplay]

Tulle

[@lefu7812]

Is this a proper shape for lolita style of skirt? Look absoltely adorable

[@KirileeCosplay]

It might be a little too full but if you use soft tulle it could work

[@jenni_mickeyyy6308]

I’m confused do the strips each connect to each other ?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes

[@sehamalhaque183]

Which fabric did you use

[@KirileeCosplay]

Tulle

[@timetravelingpenguin]

I see you're wearing a corset in your video but what if one were to wear the petticoat over bare skin as I likely will, wouldn't the elastic be scratchy? Would you recommend encasing the elastic in the lining instead?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Hi! Great question! I’ve worn elastic waistbands without it being encased a lot and I’ve never had a problem with them being itchy :)

[@sarahprudhomme6324]

My fabric store has both tulle and crinoline fabric…do you still figure that tulle is best for a petticoat?!

[@KirileeCosplay]

It depends on how stiff you want the petticoat to be

[@angelgraceevangelista9262]

Did you cut in half the 18 meters on the bottom part to do a 2x?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Sorry, I’m a little confused by your question. It should be one continuous length attached to the section above it

[@angelgraceevangelista9262]

What i mean is at the bottom part is it two 18 meters?

[@angelgraceevangelista9262]

I'm doing it right now and I'm really confuse about tge bottom part huhuhu

[@PrincessSnøOfficial2008]

Do you believe you could give a tutorial on a Cinderella inspired ball gown petticoat? I really loved the way her gown appeared in the live action.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Bella mae has a ton of great videos in that cosplay and petticoat! Please check her out

[@PrincessSnøOfficial2008]

@@KirileeCosplay Ok, thank you!! ♡

[@aleb1919]

Hello, I love your petticoat but heard something wrong and cut off like 10 cm in length but how Can I fix this, I am 5.3 in height to let you know if its ok or not.. I am making this for my grad, even though I'm not getting a prom because of covid, please answer when you can.

[@KirileeCosplay]

Just sew it back on?

[@iamcurlybird]

I don’t know if you will get this but how would you make this for a plus size person thanks

[@KirileeCosplay]

Exactly the same way - just use your own waist measurement.

[@weirdguy7451]

Does tulle scratch people?

[@KirileeCosplay]

Yes :) that’s why I suggest a lining or keeping it off the body

[@weirdguy7451]

Kirilee Cosplay thanks

[@KirileeCosplay]

Np