For the Petticoat: This petticoat works as a cover for the hoop to smooth it out. I chose to use this as a separate garment rather than including it in the waistband of the skirt. A very narrow ¼-inch lace could be added to the lower edge of the petticoat if desired. This should be applied flat to edge, not gathered. Use medium-weight fine batiste such as "Bearissima" by Bear Threads. This underwear may be stitched by machine or by hand using running backstitches. Materials Needed: Cotton batiste: ½ yard 1 small button or hook Tiger Tape, if desired, to help with the cartridge pleating stitches Cotton Petticoat: Cut piece 50-inches x 15-inches Waistband: Cut piece 1-¾-inch wide x 8-inches long 1. Press waistband in half lengthwise. Press in ¼-inch at each end. And press seam allowance on the long sides to the inside. 2. Whipstitch the edges closed. Try onto doll to be certain of the fit. 3. Sew CB seam of skirt using a ½-inch seam allowance, ending 4-½-inches from the top. 4. Press CB seam open all the way to the top. Press the edges under and slipstitch or top stitch seam on folded edge. 5. Turn down ¾-inch at upper edge and press. 6. Prepare for cartridge pleating by sewing 3 34 Fall 2019 rows of even running stitches at the fold on the right side of the skirt beginning close to the folded edge (refer to cartridge pleating illustration). Use Tiger Tape 1/8-inch from the upper folded edge to help keep your stitches even, if desired. 7. Press up hem 1-½-inches then 1-½-inches again so that finished skirt length measures 10-¼-inches long. Slipstitch hem in place and press well. 8. Press petticoat well. Overlap CB ¼-inch and add a button or hook and thread loop.