Testing an 18th Century-Inspired Petticoat Skirt (Send Help)~ The Coquelicot Skirt

[@countrymousesfarmhouse497]

I love your honest opinions on the pattern and it turned out gorgeous. The pockets are so adorable and practical. Adding this kind of pattern to my list of things I need in my life. Thank you for sharing lovely ❤❤

[@kyleighmorgan7598]

I just want to tell you how much this video has helped me Its very soothing. I love that your not super obnoxiously bubbly like most creators they come off very fake. Also the bit where you talked about how your brain sees it coming together really encouraged me for when I struggle with Patterns. But when you talked about needing a simple win after making a big mistake and not knowing how to fix the mistake you made almost makes me cry, then. It spoke to me in my current life situation and It speakes to my heart about so much more than just sewing. My life is so messy rn and this is how I feel about sewing, it's easy and I can do it and I need a simple win everyday of sewing just a little. At first it felt like I was wasting my time. I should be cleaning or folding laundry or cooking but then I realized how much it soothes my soul.

[@OdessaDenby]

Thank you for this lovely comment Doing things with your hands has been proven to have so many neurological benefits. Besides that, I like to believe we aren't on this earth merely to accomplish tasks and "be productive". Sewing can be a refuge, an act of mindfulness. I'm glad it's helping you.

[@helenasnopek5431]

I’m so excited about this pattern! I’ve long admired the adjustability of many historical garments, especially from the eighteenth century, and I’ve actually been thinking of making a modernized eighteenth-century petticoat for a while, but unlike you, I’m (perhaps irrationally) intimidated by self-drafting. You did a wonderful job with this piece; good on you for challenging yourself and getting through it!

[@OdessaDenby]

Thank you for watching Helena! I totally agree that the adjustability of historical garments is a huge asset. The pattern should be out soon~

[@rachelboersma-plug9482]

I'm sorry you had some difficulties/made some mistakes, but it's actually very helpful and encouraging to see that others don't always get it right, and see how they get themselves back on track. I'm cutting one out for myself right now, out of some dupioni silk I picked up cheaply years ago.

[@OdessaDenby]

I'm sure yours will turn out very beautifully! And I'm glad I was able to offer some realistic insights into the creative process

[@laurenclark1916]

I am so excited for this skirt to be released.

[@OdessaDenby]

Yes! I think it will be soon. I'm eager to make it again too (view A this time) when the new pattern is released

[@sweetdestiny5301]

Your voice and the background music was so soothing! I'm someone who is only comfortable sewing with patterns, so it's interesting to see a different perspective. My goal for this year is to branch out from my comfort zone and make a self drafted piece.

[@OdessaDenby]

Thank you so much ❤️ I have a few projects coming up that will show my drafting process a bit. I think for me, it depends on the project. Some things are easier for me to envision, but others I will choose a pattern to make sure I'm getting it correct, especially certain historical styles

[@Clairelaferret]

This pattern looks so cool! I’m definitely going to buy the PDF

[@SaberStarr]

I really enjoyed your video (Once I cranked up the volume to the max so i could hear it. About went deaf & had a heart attack when the next autoplay video came on. LOL). I love that you used a fun novelty print on the pockets as they wouldn't be seen anyways. Such a cool pattern. Definitely gonna have to get the pattern once it's out. Thanks for sharing!

[@OdessaDenby]

Wildflower Design just started the second round of testing for the edited pattern, so it will be finished soon!

[@strawycape9693]

Ooo this pattern looks great! I have multiple skirt/dress patterns that have a pocket option but it is only held in place by a side seam so I don't bother adding it as I know my phone in there will drag the side seam down and affect swooshiness, I know the solution is to have the pocket attach to the waistband so that the weight of pocket contents aren't carried only by the side seams but I can't get my head around adjusting patterns for this

[@OdessaDenby]

I love the way this one takes that into account! I'm already planning a new pinafore dress for the summer that will have big pockets. I'm trying to draft it with them anchored to the waistband for the same reason, but I'm sure I'm going to have to mock it up a few times to see which way works best

[@lynn858]

I took all of my commercially made skirts and pants with pockets, and turned them inside out to look at them. Since I buy clothing thrift I had a reasonable range of price points/quality to look at. It didn't fully explain everything, but, it did give me a look at how to make a pocket that has the weight distributed into the waist band. It can either be the fabric of the pocket bag continues up above the pocket opening and the tops of the two layers are encased in the waistband pointing towards center front. Jeans do this. This seems to be how slash pockets are done. Or, a tape can be attached by sewing it into the seam of the pocket bag, and the tape gets encased into the waist band. As for the placement of the tape, and if it should be strait or angled... that's going to be a bit of a science experiment and will depend on the shape of your pocket. (If it doesn't make a lot of sense, don't be discouraged, this stumped Bernadette Banner for awhile trying to do the pocket in the huge black velvet dress with a train. Granted the pocket was in the back seam which added to the confusion, but the principle was the same - a tape to help with the weight in the pocket.) I was replacing the worn out pockets on a short jacket and found that the top corner of the pocket had a tape that attached into the side seam. Jacket pockets sit more sideways, and once I saw it, of course. Without that tape the pockets would be more difficult to put your hands into as they'd slump down towards the waistband and get tangled. This way they stayed open and close to the body inside.

[@strawycape9693]

@@lynn858 I remember that Bernadette video, I know that it can be done I just sufferer from lack of confidence in self drafting/adapting patterns. Maybe I will make it the focus point of my next project to make it work - once I have done it in one project I expect that will be it, all future projects will have such pockets!

[@lynn858]

@@strawycape9693 Thanks for giving me the opportunity to think it through myself. I still can't do it with the ease I'd like, but I'm getting there.

[@FlavorsandTextures]

I like this one very much!

[@MrsBrit1]

What a fantastic skirt!! 😍

[@OdessaDenby]

Thank you! It's really great to twirl in 😊

[@melusinenoArashi]

Really nice skirt. I'm the opposite of you, I'm scared of drafting my own pattern, can put my head around it.

[@OdessaDenby]

We all have our mental blocks!

[@kbraz1970]

I am going to be making this skirt very soon, I would like to know how many pattern pieces did you cut out for front and back skirt pieces ( 2 or 4 ), I am going to be using a damask fabric and think it would be too heavy and big if I used 4 pieces per front and back, I want to make it as a walking skirt. I have decided to only cut out 2 of front and 2 of back to make it less bulky but use the B part for lacing. The only other issue I am facing is which way do I lay the pattern on the damask fabric for it to have the pattern facing the right way. I am clueless and its doing my head in , there is probably an easy solution but as yet I cant see it. I got my fabric super cheap but am maybe slightly regretting using a patterned fabric.

[@OdessaDenby]

There are two versions of the pattern in the pack (I believe), one has a wider back (the one I made) and the other is a little less fluffy, so requires less fabric. If you're concerned about having enough, you could do that view of the pattern. Lay out all your pattern pieces before committing to cutting (it's been a while since I looked at the pattern, but I'm pretty sure there is a recommended pattern layout in the instructions). You can also contact the designer on IG for advice, she's very active there.

[@kbraz1970]

​@@OdessaDenby I decided to go with view A as the fabric I am using is going to be quiet heavy , my spacial ability or lack there of was doing my head in but hubby helped me, I had to have centre front a certain way on the fabric as its patterend.Its all cut out now, just have to give my hands a rest from cutting it all out yesterday.

[@Nurse262006A]

@@kbraz1970 how did it turn out?

[@kbraz1970]

@@Nurse262006A Not sure what happened, I did reply this morning but the message isnt there. I took time out from it as I cant do too much as I have issues with my shoulders and hands. I took today off work, I am almost finished with it now, just have to finish off the 3.3 metre hem. I am SUPER happy with how its turned out, quiet heavy.

[@kbraz1970]

SHE IS NOW DONE!!!!