Sunny talks about embroidered insertion, lace edging and embroidery. Next month will be the construction of the six petticoats.

In Part 2 of this series, Mark discusses some variations on his soft bra theme to create a cup more suitable for a larger bust.

Sunny looks at six late Victorian and Edwardian petticoats, studying the methods used to produce the beautiful embellishments.

Inject some 1950s film noir femme fatale style into your underwear drawer as Mark continues his non-underwire bra making series with "Circle 'n' Spoke" bras.

Sunny discusses the different factors that combine to create the shape of the skirt, and the petticoats that support it. Patterns of the six petticoats are included this month.

Mark helps us design a pattern for a supportive, torso-shaping, long line bra. Perfect for under a 50’s style full-circle skirted dress.

Sunny concludes her exhaustive study of six Belle Époque petticoats by comparing the remaining construction details and techniques.