Which Victorian Bustle for my Bustle Dress? Steampunk and Gothic Bustles Too

How to choose the correct bustle, hoop, or pannier cage, for your 18th, 19th, and 20th, century reenactment attire. Steampunk and Gothic bustle dresses are included. This is a simple comprehensive listing with pictures of cages and dresses with "show me" tips and tutorials.You will understand the differences in the bustle shapes and types.Bustles are simply projection pads or frameworks worn at the back of a skirt to support and display fabric draping.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Short mini bustle with petticoat

This dress was made by Miss Lisa, one of the premier Victorian bustledress designers on the website www.bustledress.com Notice that the polonnaise dress does not have a train at the back. The short mini bustle is ideal for this style of bustle dress.The bustle pillow can also be used to project the back of this dress.
If you have questions about the correct bustle for your dress, email the author at rhondagr@gmail.com.