In this video, I discuss the differences between a late victorian and Edwardian walking skirt both in the shape created by the pattern and techniques used in sewing that create the two different silhouettes of those eras.
If you are interested in seeing the specific techniques used to make an Edwardian walking skirt, here is a video where I make one:
the pattern I used for my walking skirt can be found here
http://www.marquise.de/en/1800/schnitte/s1896_4.gif
The illustrations I used to show the differences are from
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/libraries-and-research-centers/watson-digital-collections/costume-institute-collections/costume-institute-fashion-plates
and The Delineator magazines found here:
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/000545715
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