A fine lady might wear a petticoat of light color whereas a working woman would prefer one in a dark color, which would not show the dirt. However, for Sunday dress or special occasions, even the lower class woman would have as best a petticoat as she could afford. Petticoats for the most part had drawstrings around the waist to accommodate the growth and shrinkage of a woman's waist and had 2 pocket holes on either side. Fitted waistbands were rare and mainly reserved for the wealthier ladies. Designed to match our Bodices for a nice look.
Petticoats have two pocket slits located on the sides and a drawstring gathered waist for comfort.
Please specify a basic color choice when ordering. To view our cotton fabric selection, visit our Fabric Pages for swatches. Our Petticoats are made out of only the best materials we can find. Dry cleaning recommended. Could hand wash cold, mild detergent, lay flat to dry.