A Super Simple 18th Century Underpetticoat Hand Sewing Tutorial

The 18th century under petticoat was an essential part of everyday dress for Georgian fashion. In this installation of the historical sewing for beginners series, you get to learn in-depth (step by step) how to hand sew an under petticoat from the 18th century, which was worn under stays (early version of a corset) and over a shift (early version of a chemise) with other layers on top. To see a video tutorial showing each of the hand stitches you'll need to make this under petticoat, please refer to this prior video: https://youtu.be/QB-iDDvAZhM This Georgian under petticoat is made from a warm but lightweight 100% wool flannel, which makes it an ideal option for liminal months where the weather is very much in between, as well as winter where it can be layered to provide extra warmth. If you're going to be wearing a historically inspired, historybounding, or historically accurate 18th-century ensemble during a colder month, this historical wardrobe staple is a MUST. Historical dress might feel complicated to sew, but this hand sewing tutorial is beginner-friendly and designed for those who don't have access to expensive materials or even a sewing machine (no sewing machine needed). It can be made using merely 1-3 metres of fabric, and in all honesty, you could probably utilise an old wool blanket from a charity shop, saving yourself even more money. While the construction and pleating may seem complex, this video breaks down the steps in a simple and concise manner fo