Queen of Hearts overskirt

Front

Back

Next is the Overskirt.  I used Truly Victorian pattern for "Summer Overskirt".  I recommend this pattern as it is easy and gives a great final result.  This is of red velveteen with curtain fringe bordering the edge and a rouch of black and white diamond cotton, two and a half inches wide.  I think I may try adding some netting under this to fluff it out more since the velveteen is kind of heavy and weighs it down.  The top will be covered by the basque so I just used grosgrain ribbon for the waistband to minimize bulk.

Front view

Side view

Back View

Now to show the two together, as you can see above.

Next is the white underskirt.  Still kind of uncertain about it so it will be a surprise to me too when it gets finished.

It wouldn't be the same with out the right accessories.

 

Queen of Hearts Basque belt

Here is the 1870 Basque belt in black velveteen that will be the top layer of the skirt of the Queen of Hearts outfit.  So far so good.  This was really easy and I love the final product.  Highly recommended.