Since I accomplished something quicker then planned tonight, I’m going to do a completely frivolous post (regardless of the other things I’m behind on.) So, tonight…
What can you make out of a 15 yard bolt of muslin?
I pose this question because the simple investment of $18 ($29.99 minus a 40% coupon) on a 44″ wide bolt can do a great deal for your wardrobe.
- approx 5 chemises or
- approx 7 pairs of drawers or
- approx 1 full petticoat and 2 chemises or
- approx 1 full petticoat, 1 chemise and a pair of drawer or
- approx 1 tucked petticoat 0r
- approx 1 corded petticoat and a moderately full petticoat or
- approx 1 quilted petticoat and a corded petticoat or
- approx 1 quilted petticoat and a moderately full petticoat or
- approx 1 quilted petticoat and a nightgown or
- approx 1 quilted petticoat, 1 chemise and a pair of drawers or
- approx 2 chemises, 2 pairs of drawers, several collars and several sleeve cuffs or
- approx 30 sets of under-sleeves or
- approx 180 collars or
- approx 240 various cuffs or
- approx 4-5 shirts for hubby or
- approx 3 shirts and 2-3 pairs of drawers for hubby or
- ….
Please add your combinations below….
Adding Gail’s list:
5 shifts/chemises /shirts.
several hooped petticoats
many chemisettes or corset covers (though I prefer linen).
50 day caps (depending on cut, actual material & social class – again, I prefer linen).
a whole lot of backing for silk bodice / br…eeches pieces.
cuff & collar bases
a few test garments…
several hooped petticoats
many chemisettes or corset covers (though I prefer linen).
50 day caps (depending on cut, actual material & social class – again, I prefer linen).
a whole lot of backing for silk bodice / br…eeches pieces.
cuff & collar bases
a few test garments…
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
Re-petticoating all my girls. Again. 🙂
Last time I bought a full bolt, I did a full set of chemise/drawers/petticoats (2) for each of the three girls (ages 13 to 18mo at the time)… so that $18 went a long way!