A Petticoat to Keep Me Warm

At Costume College 2017 I wore my 1840's wrapper on Sunday (blog post in the works) and I froze in class. I thought with all the layers I was wearing I would be fine in the air conditioned class rooms but I was wrong. At the Bargain Basement that morning I picked up a table cloth that looked like it would pass for a shawl and a shawl it became. So in preparation for Costume College 2018 I made a flannel petticoat to go under my 1840's things. And it qualifies for the 2018 Historical Sew Monthly Challenge #2: Unders.  A Better picture will be up soon.

Just the Facts

What the item is: Flannel Petticoat to keep me warm.

Material: 3 Yards Red Cotton Flannel

Pattern: Flannel Petticoat from the Workwoman’s Guide

Year: 1830’s & 40’s

Notions: thread, twill tape for ties and hem. 

How historically accurate is it? Should be wool flannel instead of cotton and the threads used are polyester/cotton mix. Plus I added twill tape over the hem since the cotton is a little flimsy but it’s all hand sewn so 85% maybe. 

Hours to complete: a week total but not all at once. 

First worn: only to test hem length, but it is comfortable and WARM.

Cost: I'm thinking around $25, but I didn't actually keep track