Trunk Hose Pattern, Take Two
I went back to a more basic fitted pattern for the trunk hose foundation, and I finally got it fitting right. I had to add a little in the center back to give enough room to sit comfortably, but it'll all be hidden in the end. I attached the canions and finished the waistband. I put in enough eyelets on the waistband to try it on, and it all seems to work. The next step is to construct the poofy bits. I've been thinking about how to get the right shape, and right now I'm planning to construct it like a cartridge pleated skirt, then pleat it back in to the bottom again. What I'm trying to avoid is the vague round shape I've gotten before. I want that smooth conical line. I'm hoping that adding some wool or batting to the cartridge pleats at the top will get it to stick out the way I want. I'll have to see how the bottom hangs before I decide exactly what to do on that end. I'm thinking that I'll probably have to do darts of some sort, and perhaps some additional stiffening.
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