Undergarments for Chemise a la Reine?

[madamemodiste]

I need to make a chemise and a petticoat for the chemise a la reine. I have a corset already. I have a pattern for the chemise, but what kind of petticoat do I need to make? Advice on how full it should be? Do I wear a bum roll?

Should they be of linen or cotton? Light weight, I assume.

Comments

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I have a linen one, but I'm no expert! I love the painting in your icon - do you have a bigger one?

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

photo emailed to you!

Linen sounds good :D

(I love watching Katherine's icon changing pictures at a different rate in the posts!)