09-12-07: Update!
Here are some pics of the most recent version of the farthingale. I’ll add descriptions as I can, since I’m now in the throes of actually making the Ditchley dress, but I couldn’t not post about the modifications I’ve made in case someone else out there is working on a similar project. Here are some thumbnails. Click on each to see the BIG picture.
Side view:
Back view:
Front view:
Please ignore how the thing sits on the mannequin…she doesn’t have a natural bustle to keep the back properly supported. Also, I’ve made a new corset to wear with this farthingale, which I’ll post on as I can. OH! And one more thing: in case you’re wondering why V3.01 and not just 3.0, the reason is that I consider the basic ribbed structure underneath the petticoat as 3.0 and when I came up with the idea of actually attaching the corded petticoat to it, it became 3.01. Just a technicality, but I think it shows the evolution of the concept. As we speak, I’m thinking of a few more modifications, which will bring it up to 3.02 (when I get to them). Tell me what you think of it!
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