Petticoat Order of Operations

  1. Measure and fill out measurement sheet.

  2. Cut out two petticoat panels.

  3. Practice sewing techniques.

  4. Mark and hem four pocket slits (two on the front panel and two on the back panel).

  5. Sew your two side seams with a mantua-makers hem (seam).

  6. Hem your petticoat.

  7. Pleat the front panel, baste and stitch pleats into place.

  8. Pleat the back panel, baste and stitch pleats into place.

  9. Attach waistband on front panel.

  10. Attach waistband on back panel.

  11. Put it on and spin around!