I mentioned in the Early Edwardian Corset post about the “Pidgeon breasted” style. Well this is how you get it! The idea here is to have a big mono-bosom protruding out from the thin flat waist. Nothing like a corset cover (camisole) with lots of ruffles down the front to fill you out.

Petticoats were cut with the same fitted gores as the skirts, so as to not add any bulk at the waist and hips. They have a ruffle around the bottom to help the skirts widen and fill out in a flowing, liquid form from the narrow hips. The effect is not as dramatic on a plastic dummy as it is on a person, but it is close enough to get the idea.  These were made with Past Patterns 108 Edwardian Corset Covers and 109 Four Gored Edwardian Petticoat.