"In a Supporting Role..." with Carolann Schmitt Tuesday March 17 7:00pm
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Tuesday March 17, 2026 7:00pm EST
“In a Supporting Role…” with Carolann Schmitt
Throughout history, the prevailing fashion depends on the foundations worn beneath the dress. As the skirt widens between 1830 and 1860, skirt supports change in shape, style, materials, and construction. We’ll look at the transition from cotton petticoats to steel petticoats and all of the variations in between. See how a slight change in shape and construction completely changes the silhouette. Learn where and how covered and cage crinolines were made, how they were altered for different body shapes and sizes, where and how they were sold, prices, and the creative advertising that helped sell them. Join us for the fashion history that will help you understand why details make a difference as you make your cage crinoline in Maggie Koenig’s sew-along class.