Fantail Skirt (Historical 1890-1910 & Modern) Pattern || #1701 Specials such as the Frances Rump

such as the Frances Rump

Stitching along the empty boning channels acts as quilting to add strength to the stays

and gathers at the back waist to create additional fullness

The Anne Skirt & Trained Overskirt is a lush

Fantail Skirt (Historical 1890-1910 & Modern) Pattern || #1701 Specials such as the Frances RumpDifficulty: Intermediate The Fantail skirt is a classic 5 gored, A line skirt that comes in a full length historical version (accurate to 1890 1910) with a fan of loose pleating falling from the waistband at center back, or a knee length modern version, with a fan of sewn pleats that release at the bottom of the hip. The historical version fastens with a buttoned or hooked & domed snapped center back placket, the modern fastens with an invisible zip.