Petticoat thread!

[Anonymous No.8472175]

we haven't had a petti thread in a while.
recommendations? tips? sewing tutorials? reviews? has cp improved their recent stock at all?

[Anonymous No.8472317]

Don't ever buy Closetchild's Gorgeous Petticoats. I regret it cause it was so good the first few months then when it hit the 4th or 5th month, it started to deflate so easily even when I fluffed it and put hairspray to keep it stiff enough to hold my dresses. It still barely gets the job done and I have to layer it with two other petticoats which has caused me to get scars due to having the elastics cutting my skin even tho they all fit me pretty loose to be comfy.

Bunny house has some good petticoats from seeing in reviews and all. I am actually going to order one to test it out.

Also CP has still cheaped out on their quality right now and not the best as it used to be

[Anonymous No.8472329]

>>8472317
>scars from waist elastics
Same here.
Anyone have any remedies to prevent this or at least make it a little better?

[Anonymous No.8472335]

>>8472175
Don't be cheap, get chiffon. Anything else deflates and you'll spend more in the long run buying another one and be uncomfortable layering them. It costs almost as much to make a decent one as to buy one. 40-yard+ petticoats are good. Malco Modes with the 'fix' is best and never deflates evrn if packed or stored in a drawer.

[Anonymous No.8472340]

>>8472335
The fix? I remember a few years back hearing that people used to alter the MM petti, but I never really heard how. Any pettis I've seen from them seem to be a fairly standard rockabilly/retro shape unsuited to Lolita, what's the fix that makes it usable?

[Anonymous No.8472344]

>>8472340
You just tuck up the top layer on the 582 to make the poof more cupcake shaped. Really, I'm surprised so many people go through so much regarding petticoats because they won't just spend a bit more on a decent one in the first place.

[Anonymous No.8472366]

>>8472175
Anyone know how to wash pettis? I just got mine in the mail and I'm not sure how to go about cleaning it

[Anonymous No.8472370]

>>8472366
Where is it from? I usually just chuck my CP one in a 30 wash and it's fine, but I got it from them years ago so it's solid as anything.

[Anonymous No.8472385]

>>8472366
Last time I washed my CP I just hand washed it with warm water and detergent and hung it inside out to dry.

[Anonymous No.8472545]

>>8472317
I can certainly recommend BH. I got the "medium" sized petticoat and it's poofy enough for my tastes. I only have dresses that are made of light fabrics (chiffon, cotton, etc.) so if you're wanting something for a heavier dress like a velveteen one, you'd be better off getting a "large" or "super large". The waistband is comfy and overall I'm really happy with it, especially for the super low price of $30 shipped to the US. I'm sure you'll be happy with it!

[Anonymous No.8472549]

I have all intentions of buying a Bunny House petticoat before September. But, for now I'll make do with my F+F cage petti. And by that I mean I love it, because it won't deflate. 8)

[Anonymous No.8472555]

>>8472545
I will get the large or super large then!
I love that huge cupcake look in dresses and most of my dresses are cotton/chiffon so they aren't super heavy to push my current CC gorgous petti down, it just sucks so much.

Do you think you can put up a pic here to show how poofy the medium one is? I am curious to see how it looks under a dress.

[Anonymous No.8472558]

>>8472545
How long have you had it and how many times have you worn it?

[Anonymous No.8472575]

>>8472317
Hairspray?....Why not starch?

Anyways, I totally recommend you find or jury rig a thick waist band so you don't get cut into by the bands.

[Anonymous No.8472577]

>>8472366
I'm just about to toss mine in the delicate cycle with some other chiffon/organdy stuff, wish me luck

[Anonymous No.8472581]

>>8472555
Go for it! Also I don't have any worn pictures on me, but here's a picture I just took if it standing on my bed, at least for some reference. I'm a fatty-chan so that's why the waistband is big. Honestly when I wear it, the elastic doesn't stretch that much. She made it so that someone much bigger than me could wear it too in case I ever sell it haha. The stock photo they have of the petticoat on a mannequin is pretty accurate to how it'll look under a lightweight dress.

>>8472558
I don't wear lolita very frequently, so I've only worn it 3-4 times. I've owned it for maybe 4-5 months?

[Anonymous No.8472588]

>>8472555
Found this for you too. They got shorter "super large" ones, and then the taller girl got a longer petticoat in "large".
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PGUSY9LUSc

[Anonymous No.8472596]

>>8472370
Malco's
>>8472577
>>8472385

Thanks!

[Anonymous No.8472615]

>>8472588
>>8472581
Nice thanks you two! I am gonna get the large and super large then!

I like being a huge poof since I am slightly a fatty-chan and having the skirt more poofy makes me feel like it hides that I am a bit chubby. Good to know that the elastics don't move around since that's my problem with most petticoats.


Also has anybody actually bought an AP petticoat? I never seen it in action or seen reviews for it at all.

[Anonymous No.8472619]

>>8472588
The tall girl is sooooo cute

[Anonymous No.8472622]

What can I do if a petticoat is making my ass look huge and not poofing enough in the front?

[Anonymous No.8472649]

>>8472588
Man I love watching these sort of videos, they're so happy and carefree.

>if you have a playlist can you pls share ;-;

[Anonymous No.8472651]

>>8472622
If it elastic, you should be able to shuffle some of the layers from the back along to the front of the band.

[Anonymous No.8472666]

>>8472329
Buy a decent petti that fits you. Mederma and cocoa butter for skin scars.

[Anonymous No.8472674]

>>8472581
Wearing something 3-4 times and not washing it yet isn't a very thorough review for something like a petticoat. Also, why is it so shiny, crumpled up and wrinkled?

[Anonymous No.8472689]

>>8472549
> F+F cage petti
Kind of interested in that. How well does it hold up fabric? Does it deform itself if you lay heavyweight fabric over it?

[Anonymous No.8472718]

>>8472674
Uh, sorry? Also I don't need to wash it yet, it's not gross or dirty or anything. I reviewed it based on my experience. Again, I don't wear lolita very frequently.
The petticoat is shiny because the material is slightly shiny. It's organza. That's what organza does. See attached picture. It's wrinkly because it's trying to stand on itself, and also it's been in storage. I don't hang my petticoats because it deflates them faster in my experience, so I ball them out and store them in a box in my closet.

[Anonymous No.8472721]

>>8472674
>ironing your petticoats

[Anonymous No.8472817]

>>8472577
Ok, I'm back, I've hanged it on the line, and everything looks fine. The petticoat is CP's daily petti in white.
Previously, I've washed my petticoats by hand, so I'm impressed really. I gave all my other formal gowns a once over and there's no damage to them either, so I guess it's ok.

My washing machine's default delicate settings are 600 RPM, 30 minutes, 85F/30C.

[Anonymous No.8472823]

>>8472674
>>8472721
Not that anon but I have the same petticoat. It's actually driving me nuts how wrinkled it is because it's so shiny. If I steam it with my garment steamer will that deflate it?

[Anonymous No.8472850]

>>8472823
Why does the shine matter so much to you? No one's going to see it under your skirt.

[Anonymous No.8472888]

>>8472555
I have the extra large and I am not that happy with the durability. I only got it in October and it deflated by April to a light to medium poof, and I only wear lolita once a week to once a fortnight...

[Anonymous No.8472894]

Bunny House pettis are poog monsters, I got the medium one and it's ridiculous how much poof it gives.
Like the first time I tried it I stood there watching in disbelief like a friggin DBZ character.

[Anonymous No.8472945]

>>8472888
How are you storing it, if I may ask? I've heard of them deflating eventually, but that's rather fast.

[Anonymous No.8472992]

Anyone bought from One Day in Paradise before? I have heard some good things here and there but not many people seem to know about them.

[Anonymous No.8472996]

>>8472992
Don't buy from ODIP, the aussie owner is one batshit insane woman. Don't give your money or time. Google gtfomyegl + marie.

[Anonymous No.8473013]

>>8472996
Thanks for the heads up anon! This is why I ask before I buy.

[Anonymous No.8473016]

>>8472945
It's been stored in various ways due to moving to my parent's home between house moves including in a drawer, but mainly on an open shelf or on a hanger in the closet. I wear it with fairly heavy fabrics because I love my velvet. I think I can probably starch it so when the weather is dry enough for me to air-dry it, I'll probably do that.

[Anonymous No.8473028]

>>8472992
where can i find the best long underskirt on taobao?

[Anonymous No.8473036]

>>8472823
Scrunching up is actually a really effective way of bring life back into a petti in my experience..
To each their own, in my opinion nobody is going to (and nobody should be) looking at your petticoat to know the difference. It's only the swirly fabric texture you see when looking from below, which obviously makes ironing it out redundant.

A steamer could be a good way to clean it! I always hand-wash mine, and from today, gave it a whirl in the washing machine.

The only thing I worry about is the heat from the steam making the synthetic fibres get limper (P.S. I'm not a scientist this is just a worst case scenario), and thus deflating. I always washed my pettis with cold water and clothes detergent, and it goes back to normal. But honestly, the wrinkles always come out after I wash and hang dry upside down. I feel that maybe the weight of the water pulls the fabric down and out.

[Anonymous No.8473042]

>>8472992
No experience buying from them, but the petticoats are awesome. I received mine new last year and it has not deflated at all. Very poofy. Very good.

[Anonymous No.8473045]

>>8473016
Hangers tend to be bad for storing petticoats, since gravity is effecting it more and pulling it down so to say. It'd be better if you folded it up and stored it in a drawer or box. If you really need to be able to hang it, then make sure you flip it inside out and hang it upside down. This takes up a fair amount of space though, so I feel that folding it up is a better method.
The heavier fabrics may be a reason why it's deflating quickly too, since it's, again, more pressure. Starching it would be a good option though! I haven't heard of bad things happening with organza and starching so I'd try it out and then see how it poofs from there.

[Anonymous No.8473047]

>>8472615
I think I read somewhere (Alyssiumbaby? I think she did a petticoat comparison, I can't find it anywhere though) that AP's petticoats aren't all that fluffy.

[Anonymous No.8473051]

>>8473036
This makes me want colored petticoats!

[Anonymous No.8473058]

So fucking done with pettis until it gets cold again. Cage skirts all summer long. If it doesn't give me the exact right shape I just adjust it with some thin Halloween pettis on top but overall it's nice not to have to worry about the deflating poof.

[Anonymous No.8473060]

>>8472992
Don't do it. Check the archives for the drama regarding them last year.

[Anonymous No.8473065]

>>8473045
Not the anon you were responding to, but I've had good luck hanging my petti upside down with one of those clip type skirt hangers. Your mileage may vary.

[Anonymous No.8473069]

>>8473028
Why are you replying to me?

[Anonymous No.8473070]

>>8472888
This kind of a review is more useful, wear over time and fail point. That's why I don't think any of these budget pettis are worth a shit. Get a couple of MM, end of petticoat troubles. Why even mess around with this cheap shit?

[Anonymous No.8473156]

>>8473070
>Get a couple of MM, end of petticoat troubles
except MM doesn't offer bell-shaped petticoats, which is an absolute must if you like to wear AP or sweet in general. but thanks for trying.

[Anonymous No.8473181]

>>8473045
Sorry I wasn't clear. I was hanging it upside down. I've owned a fair number of other "budget" pettis (victoriangirldress, classical puppets, melikestea, non brand square dancing ones) and I think the time period for deflation is fairly typical but the amount is just more noticeable because it started so poofy and ended up so average

[Anonymous No.8473184]

>>8472329

Option A: wear a corset or waist cincher. No reduction, all it does is provide a wall so the elastic isn't pressing on your flesh.

Option B: replace the elastic with ribbon. Rip a few of the sitches on the waistband, cut and remove the elastic, thread ribbon into the casing instead. If you're not handy with sewing, have a seamstress do this for you instead.

[Anonymous No.8473568]

>>8473058
Do those really work to give a nice poof?
It's so hot these days, wearing pettis is becoming torture.
Which brand is yours from?

[Anonymous No.8473640]

What does everyone say is the best petticoat recommendation for sweet lolita? I've been reading through the threads and I'm a little torn between Closet Child's and Bunny House's. Which is more comfortable and/or less prone to deflation?

[Anonymous No.8473772]

>>8473568
>>8473568
This is F+F cage skirt with a classical puppets cupcake one over. to give it a better shape. The doll is kind of hip-less though so it would look better on a human.

Same combo on human and ap dress instead of IW: http://i.imgur.com/4K8uS56.png

[Anonymous No.8473813]

>>8473772
Well shit, looks like I'm buying one of those. Are they comfortable at all? it looks like sitting on them would suck.

[Anonymous No.8473824]

>>8473813
They're actually easier to sit in than pettis. I mean they're collapsible. Mine is Fanplusfriend but there's tons out there. I think Millefleurs has some bell shaped ones.

[Anonymous No.8473832]

>>8473772
How do you sit in the cages? Do they flip the dress up?

[Anonymous No.8473884]

>>8473772
That's amazing. Thanks for the pics, anon.

[Anonymous No.8474015]

>>8473813
>>8473832
More pics! Now, sorry for demonstrating on the doll but it's easier, here the CP petticoat hangs under just to show how the cage-skirt is acting. It's pretty foldable. F+F actually ships it folded in a totebag.

Short story, no it will not flip the fuck up and show of you bloomers when you sit down.

[Anonymous No.8474018]

>>8474015
now ofc the doll don't have legs but use your imagination.

[Anonymous No.8474033]

>>8473156
You pin the outer layer up on a MM for that shape. It's an old trick. But sure, you want to keep buying deflate-prone 'cupcakes', be my guest.

[Anonymous No.8474175]

>>8474033
why so salty, anon?

[Anonymous No.8475319]

What kind of petti would you guys recommend for Krad Lanrete's Lost in Sea jsk and op? I'm eyeing CP's long one, but from what I've researched it might still be too short.

>I don't want to be a lampshade

[Anonymous No.8475336]

What's a good petticoat for AP's sack dresses? I've tried an Aline one but the shape doesn't quite work.

[Anonymous No.8476031]

>>8475336
I don't have any expierence with their Sack dresses, but their empire waist cuts. It tends to be different I have one here a bell shape look better and one where an A line looks better. Mit be the same for the sack dresses?

On the Bunny House Pettis, does any other anon have long time expierence with them?
What about CP Pettis? I have the daily bell shaped petti wore it quite often and it's pretty much in the same shape as before, because it has so much organza. Is it the same for their big bell shaped petti?

[Anonymous No.8476038]

>>8474175
Idk, it's probably just the heat and being pissy about cheap petticoats. I guess I just wish they were more reliably good and came in nice shapes to match the dresses and were affordable and easy to order.

[Anonymous No.8476041]

>>8475319
I'd like to know this too, I want that dress in long version.