Is the lampshade hoopskirt from the 1850s correct?
Reproduction hoopskirts from the Mid-Victorian era, the late 1850s & 1860s, are NOTORIOUS for hanging badly and being of a weird shape. Perhaps you’ve seen a few at Civil War reenactments. One of those unsightly forms is known affectionately as “the lampshade.” And it is NOT period correct.
What’s the best way to hang a hoop skirt?
Adjust the bottom hoop circumference. Do this by making the length of the wire shorter – but don’t go cutting the wire! Simply push the wire ends past each other in the casing of the skirt, overlapping until the skirt falls in an easy hang, proportionally in line with the wires above it.
What’s the best way to stop a lampshade hoopskirt?
The key here is to not have that lower wire so much bigger than the one above (like in the photo above). Once the wires are overlapped enough, control this new circle frame with masking tape, duct tape, or if buckram covered wire, poke two holes in the center and either sew together or use a twist-tie to secure.
What was the name of the Victorian era hoopskirt?
Reproduction hoopskirts from the Mid-Victorian era, the late 1850s & 1860s, are NOTORIOUS for hanging badly and being of a weird shape. Perhaps you’ve seen a few at Civil War reenactments. One of those unsightly forms is known affectionately as “the lampshade.”
Is it possible to make a hoop skirt?
However, you can make a hoop skirt really large and beautifully rounded and it keeps its same shape forever. It’s also comfortable to wear, unlike tulle, which is pretty itchy and needs another slip beneath it to keep it from scratching. And, besides, didn’t you always want a hoop skirt as a little girl??
What kind of boning do you use for a hoop skirt?
I then searched for Hoop Skirt boning (which is made from steel and is sturdier) but found that it was too pricey. So instead, I found some skinny yet sturdy tubing (for plumbing) at the hardware store and created really lightweight hoops that I fed through ribbon casings.
Which is better a pettiskirt or a hoop skirt?
A pettiskirt and tulle also flatten out over time…..and lose a lot of their fluff. However, you can make a hoop skirt really large and beautifully rounded and it keeps its same shape forever. It’s also comfortable to wear, unlike tulle, which is pretty itchy and needs another slip beneath it to keep it from scratching.
