I personally don't like the drawstring ones. To me they look more "pregnant." If you pull the fullness of the bodice front into a fan in the middle or two smaller fans over the boob, it is VERY flattering. Or you could do it all flat as you are doing an overgown. For the skirt, I would highly recommend an angled skirt rather than just flat square panels. Then don't do any pleating gathering until you get to the side back. That is very flattering too.
For an undergarment, I would highly recommend not doing a corset. A bodiced petticoat is an easy undergarment and basically just provides a "shelf" for the girls. It puts them in the proper position for the right look and it is super comfortable.
Please let me know if you want some tips on putting something together. :) I think I have construction photos for my bodiced petticoat to show you how it goes together.
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Date: 2009-12-22 04:15 pm (UTC)For an undergarment, I would highly recommend not doing a corset. A bodiced petticoat is an easy undergarment and basically just provides a "shelf" for the girls. It puts them in the proper position for the right look and it is super comfortable.
Please let me know if you want some tips on putting something together. :) I think I have construction photos for my bodiced petticoat to show you how it goes together.