It isn't difficult to use this crinoline for the later 1860s/elliptical shape. You just need to add an elliptical appropriate petticoat and possibly an extra pad on top of the crin
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the original has a bit of a sweep at the back even though its 1850s rather than 1860s. I had noticed that, almost like it was starting to turn into a bustle.
I can totally see the ladies reusing old cages, especially if they had ones like ours were you could loosen the spots and adjust the fullness.
Good luck finding the crinoline :) My friend recently made a gown with pleats like yours on the bodice and it looked great so I'm sure yours will too! She thanks you for posting that tutorial, she still needs to make the larger skirt pleats.
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I can totally see the ladies reusing old cages, especially if they had ones like ours were you could loosen the spots and adjust the fullness.
Good luck finding the crinoline :) My friend recently made a gown with pleats like yours on the bodice and it looked great so I'm sure yours will too! She thanks you for posting that tutorial, she still needs to make the larger skirt pleats.
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