Making of a Ballgown: Petticoats

[@PoisonTheOgres]

I used this video to make my own huge petticoats for the Dutch Elf Fantasy Fair! Thank you so much for posting this video :)

[@sarahallegra6239]

This is so pretty!!! I’d want to wear it just as a skirt on its own; really show off all that puffy, ruffled, dreamy beauty! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@leoniegureghian7156]

Beautifully, clearly presented the how to ... Thank you so much in sharing this video, much appreciated!

[@jmtz8352]

I worked many years in the wedding industry, I have made so many petticoats in my life, I would use 20 yards of stiff petticoat netting, 60 inches wide, I would cut the 60 inch wide fabric into 4 equal width of 15 inches, I would pleat each of the 20 yard lengths in one half inch pleats, around 3 inches apart, this amount of pleated material would make two layers of finished petticoat. I would make a simple drawstring slip, the yoke was 10 inches wide and the first row of finished ruffles was attached , then the second row stitched, then the third , two three tier layers would come out of the 20 yards. This petticoat was super full , perfect for a Wedding gown or Ballgown, I hope this will help give you an idea, l saw a petticoat made this way from a Mexican Bridal Shop in 1985,

[@SanAlex175]

you have incredible patience. *hats off

[@bearock7705]

It's looking so beautiful (and fluffy)! I didn't realize how much fabric would go into this, and the knowledge required to work with the organza. I'm excited to see what comes next. :D

[@ThimbleForge]

Thanks! I learned alot in this process and I'm so happy how the turned out.

[@cottoncandylina]

Hello, um could you please tell me the measurements of the circle skirts? I am trying to make this to use under a gown for a convention and I could really use the help.

[@archery411]

ditto to this!

[@truthsetsusfree]

Chelsea, you are remarkably talented!

[@ThimbleForge]

Thank you!!

[@MrYoungwhip]

This is beautiful and exactly what I'm about to build. But, I have a couple questions. 1. How long were the circle skirts? You said there was a 6" difference between them. Did you make them 6, 12, and 18"? 2. You mention two tiers in the under layer and three in each of the top. Do you mean there's 8 layers at the hem? 3. You mention 9 yards a few times over. Did you put the same amount in all of the circle skirts? With the different tiers having different circumferences, this would change the gather density. 4. The ruffles seem to be starting at different heights from the ground. Did you allot for the extra length needed for the long gathered layer as the twill to ruffle layer grew with volume?

[@Kisaris]

It’s been 3 Years someone answer josh

[@MrYoungwhip]

Lubriant Playz STILL WAITING! haha

[@Kisaris]

Josh Hoyles LOL

[@rambunctiouschild1845]

I love how detailed you made this video. You cleared up a lot of questions I've been having for a while. Thank you so much

[@TNJSRP]

Such Beautiful work!

[@joviline7]

wish you said messerments and so for this dress that u did so i can base it off on something and how long of the top fabric did u use and more

[@PumpkinQueen2594]

Hi. I'm a sewer and I've been watching this video for a while. I want to make the Cinderella costume from the live action. But I don't know how to make a ball gown petticoat like how it was in the movie. I was wonder if you could give more details on this petticoat because it's exactly what I need.

[@millie6783]

hi! so i have looked at loads of reference pictures from on set and I can tell you. Just a heads up that if you are going to make a crinoline to dance in, it needs to be more rounded than elliptical otherwise it will bash into the front of your legs. So, the first petticoat is made of godets which are basically triangles with a curve, circle skirts and ruffles. the second layer is chiffon circle skirts and the third is white organza circle skirts, both of which have frills at the bottom. I think that's the right order but there are pictures online of each part i think

[@4evermykids1]

i think i have the idea but can you tell me if your sewing each layer of organza to fabric or if its all one piece of fabric and ur sewing each layer to the fabric i would like too make the peticoat n dress but im trying to figure out how u connected the organza to fabric u did a great job thank u for shareing

[@jennajean6962]

crazy question, could u make a burgandy one and if so how much would it cost?

[@kimsunwoo152]

petticoats are so satisfying

[@mahamm559]

Can you please make a tutorial for this

[@magnificentmarvellous1273]

Can you do a video on how to make that cage looking skirt thing?

[@irenerondeau7653]

Definitely gonna use this for my Belle cosplay.

[@meaghanmueller]

Just curious, you gathered 9 yards of white organza into each tier so how much gold organza did you gather into the bottom of the white organza?

[@madisoned]

and they said you won't need to use math outside of school!

[@amberlilly1899]

who even says that math is used in almost every aspect of life if u realize ur doing it or not

[@nobodyimportant.]

madisoned I'm here from a music.ly about a gender swap on black butler with Ciel so I could make the dress the person made. It's so beautiful AND I SAW UR PROFILE PIC WAS CIEL OMG

[@AshHeaven]

Who ever said that? 🤔

[@lachellee]

Who's they? Because everyone knows paying for items costs money and money requires counting

[@Kurenji]

Wow, that looks so great! How much did it cost you for all that fabric? I'd love to make one but I'm afraid I won't have enough money :0

[@sirinseiren448]

I love your video! thanks for it. But I hace a question. What its the material of the aros of the petticoat?

[@sonika2j]

Please write the all type of febric name use in this peticoat

[@felippeboisvert2413]

how much does it cost you to make it ?!

[@ConcernCritic]

Great tutorial video, very detailed

[@jclaudewong4647]

how much yards did you actually used in that 3 layered petticoat? not including the circle skirt.

[@eliezermordan624]

@chelsea Gardner Where can I get tool from

[@bentodoll8817]

which serger did you use to make the ruffles?

[@moxagames6742]

I would love to see you sewing petticoat dress without crinoline just like cinderella blue dress :D

[@Electrosa]

Lord almighty, it's beautiful.

[@Mom-s_diary]

Give me all name of fabrics which u used .. and where I found easy ..

[@lachellee]

What hoop skirt did you use?

[@priyadayal6546]

Hey dea! chelsea gud job dea will u plz tell me how much fabric u used for making it? plz tell me asap

[@sarayumarella4835]

your are amazing thanks for the video can you show making full dress from step to step please

[@BeatrizAbiRached]

EXCELENTE!!!!!

[@sydneyrupert8091]

you should post a like to the pattern of the dress

[@realityabyss]

I never knew how much fabric goes into one of these! a peticoat is a project I wanted to do for some time! I like the tips you have. I would have never thought of doing a roll hem in an overlocker or use an overlocker for the ruffles! fantastic tips! how long did it take you to construct this? would this work without the hoop skirt?

[@AshHeaven]

realityabyss I know that an overlocker often makes it easier to finish edges, but since I do not have one or know how to use one, I never really gave much thought to the possible implications. *-*

[@Kirikaeru]

Hello Chelsea! Or any other sewing peoples in the comments. I have a question concerning the serger. My great-aunt just gifted me her's, but I really have no idea what to use it for/how to use it. In this video, you use it for hemming. Is that it's use? Thanks!

[@Kirikaeru]

Awesome. Thanks!!!

[@kajolmohanty7461]

which type of fabric should be used??

[@betzyzuniga8878]

Kajol Mohanty c

[@queenoffashionblogs3989]

I would like to try to sew it my ist pettti coat

[@shahiltenzo7958]

How to make that ball

[@Mrsbunnybrooks]

Get you a gather or ruffle foot for your machine or serger to cut gathering time by like 80%

[@ym6369]

i wish you sold these ! Im having trouble finding a huge petticoat like this

[@froggy3784]

does anyone know how much this would weigh??

[@Kiwi.Shampoo]

This is remarkable! I do have a question though, is it three separate "skirts" with different tiers, or is it one "skirt with the organza layers sewn in the three different spots? I couldn't tell :]

[@joemama8543]

KiwiShampoo I think it's separated

[@homestuckgarbage3324]

Vane Draws I’ve also been thinking of doing something like this, but I have one question. Would seeing the three skirts together onto one waist band work? Or would it be easier to leave them seperate?

[@bun04y]

that is a lot of weight for one waist. In my experience as a costume designer putting that much weight onto one waistband can cause it to cut into the wearer. Also having the petticoats separate makes it more versatile for other uses.

[@Theppmaker]

Hello! Can i ask you what time of fabric is the skirt made of?

[@emnoon6486]

Savle Koto the bits at the top are made of heavy duty cotton and the white and gold bits are polyester organza.

[@asmahussainidesighn1987]

I had a question the the1st layard how to make

[@too-wee-suh2527]

How much did it cost you ?

[@SewStruck]

Beautiful!)

[@little-furina]

Interesting thank you so much for these tips I will have to give polyester organza a try. I often find tulle is too light to have much form often needing a lot which isn't very cost effective, and petticoat netting is a bit stiff for my liking I will have to find this material.

[@yazminsaucedo9672]

Do you sell... I need one asap..

[@AprilRyan1985]

Very informative video, thank you:)

[@patriciarondan2382]

Estaría bueno que muestres como lo haces paso a paso

[@creamcheesecos7587]

I look up to you. Your my true roll model

[@kajolmohanty7461]

hi did,r u fashion designer???

[@ImJustSayingBTW]

This is great!

[@user-ep7dm8dl9u]

hi I wanna ask u that how many meters of net or cloth did you used. plz do reply soon thanks

[@Valleilelie]

# H she might reply when you use proper English dearest

[@robinabaloch]

Thanks a lot!

[@sewmanyhobbies942]

when will your next video be up? :)

[@ThimbleForge]

I'm hoping I'll have it up sometime next week!

[@TheNishatTasnim]

Do you sell this Petticoat ??? I wannna buy :(

[@Humerrasarwar02]

Nishat Tasnim I use to sale like this Patti cots if u need plzz reply

[@TheNishatTasnim]

Sorry for the late reply :( How much it costs ?? I really wanna buy sis

[@lisatak7891]

Amazing

[@MorganeRainbird]

Love it :)

[@Ansar866]

I had not understand it clearly... Really need to do one...

[@Myleenswonderland]

way u make me one plz

[@jenksclan]

I Loved your video

[@michix8688]

what language is she speaking?? beautiful dress.

[@noraking8820]

michi vassell english

[@iagreebut7269]

how do you not know? you're speaking the same language in this comment lol

[@RoxiiMendoza]

NO DEJES DE SUBIR VÍDEOS!!!! ;)

[@amiemeunier280]

Would u be interested in making me my weddikng dress !?😆

[@gadishkumar3547]

Mam ye hindi me video bnao

[@ingvarwikhgas6897]

IT S AMAZING

[@akc.natangcop1225]

operator watch out

[@aswathipradeep3343]

Amazing