To review making the petticoat I thought it might be helpful to summarize the dimensions and amount of fabric used. The yardage used is approximate.
The Casa Organza fabric was purchased online at Joann+ for $1.27 per yard. (40 yards had to be purchased to get this price.)
Layer 1 – Skirt with Ruffle
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: about 7 yards
3 A-line skirt sections about 48 inches long.
Ruffle: Cut 5 Rectangles, 26in x Width of Fabric.
Layer 2 – 18″ Godets
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: 7.5 yards
Number of Godets: 12
Godet Radius: 18 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 30 inches
Ruffle: Cut 12 Rectangles, 13in x Width of Fabric. One rectangle used per ruffle.
Layer 3 – 24.5″ Godets
Fabric used: Glitterbug White Pearlized Sheer. 44 inch width.
Purchased: $3 per yard. Joann+ (Had to purchase 20 + yards for this price)
Amount of fabric used: 13 yards
Number of Godets: 10
Godet Radius: 24.5 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 40 inches
Ruffle: Cut 20 Rectangles, 13in x Width of Fabric. Two rectangles used per ruffle.
Layer 4 (Without Bustle) – 29″ Godets
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: 8 yards
Number of Godets: 8
Godet Radius: 29 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 47 inches
Ruffle: Cut 12 Rectangles, 13in x Width of Fabric. One and a half rectangles used per ruffle
Layer 4 (WITH Bustle) – 29 ” Godets
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: 12 yards
Number of Godets: 12
Godet Radius: 29 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 47 inches
Ruffle: Cut 18 Rectangles, 13in x Width of Fabric. One and a half rectangles used per ruffle.
Layer 4.5 (WITH Bustle) – 29″ Godets
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: 7 yards
Number of Godets: 6
Godet Radius: 29 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 47 inches
Ruffle: Cut 9 Rectangles, 16 in x Width of Fabric. One and a half rectangles used per ruffle.
Godets placed on back and sides only.
Layer 5 – Circle Skirt with Ruffle
Fabric used: Casa Organza White. 58 inch width.
Amount of fabric used: 8.5 yards
Circle Skirt Radius: Approximately 47 inches
Length of Bottom Curve: ≈ 300 inches
Ruffle: Cut 10 Rectangles, 10 in x Width of Fabric.
Totals yards used: Approximately 55 yards
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