A Modern Take on an 18th Century Skirt: The Coquelicot Skirt Sew Along from Wildflower Designs

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A MODERN TAKE ON AN 18TH CENTURY SKIRT: THE COQUELICOT SKIRT SEW ALONG FROM WILDFLOWER DESIGNS
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Hello Makers and welcome to Sheer Stitchery!
This skirt pattern, from an up and coming Canadian indie designer, Wildflower Designs, takes it's inspiration from the 18th century skirts and petticoat pocket designs. Now, this style of skirt / petticoat is not unique to the 18th century, but it was certainly quite prominent at that time.
It uses a laced inner waistband to cinch the skirt in and closes uses ties. It is a bit more involved than your typical skirt, but certainly well worth it.
Given the fact that this has a nod to vintage styles, I could not pass up on sharing this sew along with you (and my love of all things vintage).
I also hacked this pattern so you can learn to sew a skirt with a ruffle hem and modify the pattern so you can make this too!
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⭐️TIMESTAMPS⭐️
00:00 - About the Pattern
00:51 - Pattern Review of the Coquelicot Skirt
07:48 - Altering the Skirt for the Optional Ruffle Hem
09:06 - The Pockets
13:06 - Finish the Edges of the Skirt (side seams)
14:10 - Attach the Pockets to the Skirt
15:26 - The Lacing Loops
16:26 - The Waistband and Lacing Panel
22:07 - Attaching the Lacing Panel to the Skirt
22:56 - Attaching the Back Waistband to the Skirt
25:50 - Attaching the Front Waistband & Ties to the Skirt
29:46 - Attaching the Skirt Front to the Back
32:06 - Attaching the Optional Ruffle Hem
34:36 - The Lacing Ties
36:01 - The Reveal!
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@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a unique pattern and I am very excited to share how it comes together with you all!

@robynsmith6909 2 ай бұрын

This tutorial is amazing! I struggle with learning from reading tutorials, so having these visuals have helped me immensely.

@SD-uf2lx 16 күн бұрын

This turned out so great! I heard about this pattern months ago but you by far have the most clear, detailed and thorough sew along. Thank you for sharing!

@gabriyantribble5386 2 жыл бұрын

I always like it wen ppl modernize fashion where u keep wats great about something old n adding to its greatness like the pockets n ruffles at the bottom!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just couldn’t make the skirt without hacking it to add a ruffle - I think it gives it a bit more personality ❤️

@callunas 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Always thought the apron closure skirts of the 18th century were a genius way to create an adjustable size without elastics.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it. I just adore this pattern and have been thinking about some more hacks for this skirt... because who doesn't love a skirt that can fit a multitude of sizes?

@magiv4205 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I absolutely love apron fronts, they're ridiculously easy to make and you'll never have to go through the annoying chore of replacing a worn out elastic. The only modern downside is that most historical apron fronts have very slim waistbands due to being worn over a corset or stays which take the strain off of your waist. But by using this fantastic pattern, or even just by making the waistband wider to better distribute the weight, you can perfectly modernize the greatest and simplest skirt there is.

@ABC1701A Жыл бұрын

A hint for turning the ties. When you pin them make sure to pin a piece of ribbon/string/strong thread into the seam at the END of the tie with the thread running INSIDE the folded tie and the end coming out down by the waistband. then you simply pull on the string/ribbon/thread and pull the tie through without any problem. Works on anything that you need to pull through but is usually used for pulling ties through [like the ones you used for loops] and items like that. Works a treat and you can reuse the thread time after time - until it gets too short that is.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Yes! I have tired this on other ties (after I made this video). Works like a charm - the only issue I had was the tie was still in the seam at the end and I had to unpick the seam and then hand sew it. Still way less time!

@fluteykat 2 ай бұрын

I know this is super late, but I like the smoothie straw and chopstick (or tube turner set if you want a designed-for-purpose thing) method. The straw goes into the hole and the chopstick pushes the right side out through the straw. So easy!

@mbhughes6141 11 ай бұрын

I love this pattern. I made it and now I'm making my sister one. I'm going to make one out of wool with an underskirt with ruffles peeping out.

@fluteykat 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I got the back inner waistband turned around and had to seam rip the whole back waistband seams because of the goof. Your tutorial helped me get it right the second time around! 🎉

@ginahaider8205 Жыл бұрын

The front part is a bit longer than the back. Personally, that would bother me and I would adjust it after hanging out. Otherwise a great pattern and a really nice instructions from you.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed that too. I opted not to shorten it in the front as it would be too short for me and I just wouldn’t wear it. At first I thought it was the linen (being a looser weave) stretching out, but it is only shorter in the back. Going back, it is how the pattern is constructed with the toe panels. I would adjust the pattern to be longer in the back if I made it again.

@clovermouse78 5 ай бұрын

Any skirt will be longer jn the back if your butt sticks out , you are supposed to adjust the hem to even when trying the base on the body before adding the top hem by cutting from the top after leveling this is sewing 101 for female body

@ginahaider8205 5 ай бұрын

@@clovermouse78 the problem we discribed is the exact oposite of what you have in mind. The front is longer here. That is not basic 101. Maybe you missread what we wrote? Or you meant something else. I'm a littly confused without period or comma.

@ctbrodie Ай бұрын

@ginahaider8205 What she meant is that if you have a defined rear end, the fabric in the back has to cover it, thus appearing shorter in the back compared to the front because it has farther to travel. Unless of course, you have a front to match your rear. That's why you slightly shorten the front. It's best to level the hem while you try it on and it will adjust itself.

@milu9099 2 жыл бұрын

Fellow lover of understitching = I subscribe!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Even times when the pattern doesn't call for it I still understitch!

@Sherirose1 Ай бұрын

Wow never knew about this. Pretty

@d52gaming65 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting idea to "update' an 18th century skirt. Great job.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I like that we can take vintage tailoring techniques and apply them to modern silhouettes and they still look rather fashionable.

@KatherineSewing 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! Loved seeing how the view A/B mashup worked out well for you! From a fellow Canadian. ☺️

@alaskacosplay Жыл бұрын

I've made a similar skirt to this but I replaced the ties with hooks in the back. And to make it historically inspired, I used a long length of fabric and pleated it rather than use a circle skirt.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Love that!! I just adore historical techniques in garment creation. Lately I have been on a kick of Victorian and Edwardian garment construction.

@JoGeoTechlab 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool design and I’m always thankful with how thorough your tutorials are.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@cadiehv.nightingale6027 2 жыл бұрын

Not only was this relaxing but educational as well!!! Pretty cute skirt !!!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ProfessorRetro1976 2 жыл бұрын

Great video I love that old 18th century clothing

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I know, I find it is more clever how they put it together than our modern clothing with all the fastenings and zips

@BlackHealer 2 жыл бұрын

This was pretty cute!!! I would totally wear that!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, thanks - yeah for a vintage inspired pattern it is really on trend right now!

@ariadna3096 Жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure watching this video. Loved everything about it and about you👍❤️

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Oh, thanks so much!

@pattisnowden63 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your videos! You always make me laugh outloud! Great presentations!

@SheerStitchery 11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that!

@dreyfoossinger Жыл бұрын

I’m about to start this project and this video is so helpful to visualize it all before I start! Thank you for doing that! I’m very new to sewing and didn’t know what grading looked like, or sewing bias strips, or hand sewing the waistband, although that still scares me. But I definitely feel more prepared now!

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

I am so happy it helped and if you have any questions, do let me know!

@jasonbougger2724 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice looking skirt here. Nice work.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@TabletopJason 2 жыл бұрын

Great design!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I loved this pattern too

@erislaughs3032 9 ай бұрын

This was very helpful tysm!

@spUwU Жыл бұрын

I am so excited to make this skirt soon

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@angelbear_og 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate this walkthrough. I don't have the pattern (I'm sure I'll get it eventually), and I have a bought skirt that is too large for me that I wanted to have a go at converting to this style. I was going to guess about how the side seams & pockets were put in, but with this I see exactly how it should go! ❤

@SheerStitchery 10 ай бұрын

So glad it helped you. Good luck on your upcycle of the bough skirt. Love doing those kinds of things.

@kittybrowning 4 ай бұрын

I really wanna make one of these skirts

@gbird8989 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading this tutorial! I’m not sure how far I would of got without your instructions 🤣

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

I am so glad to have helped you!

@saljujose5280 Жыл бұрын

you have beautifully exp;ained the Coquelicot skirt. I will make one for my granddaughter:}

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@SamuraiJedi7 2 жыл бұрын

I love the pattern but the pockets sell it because pockets are the key to everything

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Pocket are the key to the universe!

@loredanagiacopini1155 Жыл бұрын

Ciao che meraviglia comprerò il modello mi piace molto è divertente da fare

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Felice di sentire. Fammi sapere come va! (Glad to hear. Let me know how it goes!)

@kaleidoscopiceyes333 Жыл бұрын

This is not a trolling question. I want to try this pattern and genuinely want to know. Why does the front of the skirt look so much longer than the back of the skirt on the finished product? I know booties will do that, but this in particular seemed super different in length. Is there a way to avoid this in the construction process so that it looks perfectly even all the way around once finished? The fabric you used is so beautiful and springy. Thank you for such a detailed video.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Yes, I noticed this as well! I think it is due to the pattern and garment construction with the adjustable front panel and less about the fabric stretching out. If I made this again (and I might!) I would add length to the back pattern piece to account for difference in length. As I would want the side seams to line up I would take the curve from the side seam and add several inches l. Then let it hang, then trim it out if needed. And as you mention my bootie make the shorter back even more noticeable! As it is a rather short, I opted to keep it as is for now, but would alter the pattern of I made it again.

@JessJeans 8 ай бұрын

I just made a 18th century petticoat modern dress, basically this…and same thing happened! I think its just your butt bringing up the skirt just a little. Noted for my own dresses going forward! same thing happened!

@tselampe Жыл бұрын

You cut that kinf of paper with a roller, you just killed me -.-

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

That is my paper rotary cutter. I have several rotary cutters and when the blades for my fabric ones get dull they go to the paper ones extending their life. I would not use my fabric rotary cutter for paper or leather, etc. they each have their own. Just like I have paper scissors and fabric shears. ☺️

@tselampe Жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery Relieved :D

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

@@tselampe Haha! Believe me, I would feel the same if was my fabric one - haha! :)

@dawn2764 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try and make this next weekend!!! About how long would you say it would usually take to make?

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

I would say it takes a solid day (or a weekend if you pace it out a bit) to make it. Good luck!

@detamoretj 11 ай бұрын

How many yards of material would this need? I would love to make one!

@ImalaNSW Жыл бұрын

So great and helpful . I have bought the pattern already, still looking for the fabric. Your video is so helpful for me, because I just want to do the same and mix the half circle with the tied waistband! Thank you so much. I also have a question: is that dyed piece of fabric at the end unter the front part of the skirt just for the video to hide your legs? Or is it something you added after the final cut of the video? Because I think it looks so nice! Hope my English isn't that bad at all. Thank you so much and kind greetings from Germany ❤️

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

You are welcome - so glad to have inspired you. The fabric is actually a pair of shorts (to hide my legs). I actually filmed making them, but have yet to post it - I’ll get on that!

@ImalaNSW Жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery thank you so much for the quick answer ❤️ I'm looking forward to it 👍

@Gertieanne 11 ай бұрын

What weight interfacing did you use?

@TheCaitling 5 ай бұрын

So I'm a total beginner trying to make this and I haven't even cut my fabric out because I'm so confused just by the instructions that show how to lay out the pattern pieces on the fabric. The shapes don't seem to be in proportion and the curved waistband piece seems like it has been mirrored. I can't start until I know how to cut the fabric out and I'm getting a little frustrated with the dang thing. I wish the shapes were labeled which pattern piece they're supposed to be

@iknowyouwanttofly 6 ай бұрын

How long does it take to make?

@mindhorizon Жыл бұрын

Has anyone used a bra type hook and eye closure instead of those laces? The lacing just looks too fussy to me.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

The lacing is a bit fussy and you can kind of see if through the skirt so no lightweight fabrics. I have never tried, but that sounds like a hack I want to try!

@Qui7422 Жыл бұрын

Can these be made into pants or shorts

@Tigertame4 10 ай бұрын

I am going to use the same idea on palazzo pants for my daughter, who is pregnant. We are both excited to see the result.

@andreadake5049 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! I noticed that you have been uploading in 480p. Is that intentional? Hard for me to watch. If this video quality is all you can upload I understand but I just wanted to mention it in case you weren't aware.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Oh shoot! That was an accident when exporting out of premier. I record in 4K. Oops!

@andreadake5049 2 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery oh okay! I'm glad I mentioned it then! I was afraid it would come off as rude and I definitely wasn't going for that. I'm glad I could help! ❤️❤️

@nicolemcwilliams3015 11 ай бұрын

Can you please give me the website of the pattern company

@SheerStitchery 11 ай бұрын

Certainly. It is up in the description of this video , but it is also here: www.wildflowerdesignpatterns.com/product-page/coquelicot-skirt

@Trayne1837 11 ай бұрын

Do you know how big the sizes go for this skirt. I am in need of making a skirt for a lady who is a W 22-24. I need a costume skirt for a lady , who is portraying a lady who died in 1874. All 40 yrs of making costumes for larger size people I took the easy way out and did gathered skirts... which in creased the look of their size. I want to try this... I've looked at several other videos on the opening front skirt ... and none of them used the circle skirt , they were just 2 rectangles (front and back) with pleats or gathers on to ribbons. I am not sure about the lace up , I do want the pockets, I like that they are attached ... and I would like the front waist band to be wider and then long enough to wrap around and make a big bow in the back.... But as in lots of things.... I will depend on if the pattern comes in that big a size. With someone else paying for the material... I am not sure I want to just try and make either a half circle or circle skirt on my own for that size waste.... any suggestions would help... I just got asked to do it yesterday ... I've been researching and feeling it out... Thanks , Loved your video