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I haz a #bustle cage!

(picture of a bustle cage in off-white fabric with lace over the boning and box pleats at the bottom)

There is a gaping hole at the top because the top row of boning is a bit too high and I didn't have enough fabric to pleat it correctly to the waistband; I will probably add a few more tapes to keep that bit of fabric taut.

It's based on https://adamselindisdress.wordpress.com/2014/06/21/how-to-make-a-victorian-cage-bustle/ (and the instructions on the book by the same author), but I've added tapes on the inside instead of a full inside back piece so that the width can be regulated, but most importantly making it was much easier, as even the second side seam is done on a flat cage instead of a 3D shape.

in reply to Elena ``of Valhalla''

BUT I'M GONNA BREAK
I'M GONNA BREAK MYYY
I'M GONNA BREAK MY BUSTLE CAAAAAGE
AND RUUUUN
in reply to crono :verified:

I can imagine you at work.

(source for a better image: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b9007860h?rk=708158;0 )
in reply to crono :verified:

nooooo, making it took too much effort, I don't want it to break so soon :D

(also, it's my understanding that having the cage would make it *easier* to run with a long enough skirt)
in reply to Elena ``of Valhalla''

The tapes at the top have been added, and I've finished hemming by hand all 24 tape ends.

Next step, finishing the summer corset before summer ends, now that I have the missing notions :D

Next next step, petticoat.
in reply to Elena ``of Valhalla''

Oh, and my 1890s skirt fit on top of it, so by adding a draped overskirt I may be able to change enough of the look that I may be able to get the look of two eras with just one skirt (which, considering the price of that fabric, is a very nice thing :D )

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