Robe a la polonaise - petticoats

  The satin petticoat is made according to the original from 1770 -1780 located in The Gallery of English Costume (see  Arnold); it consists of satin layer, damask lining and wadding and is quilted with period method 18 – 20 stitches per inch (2, 54 cm). Petticoat is opened at sides to allow an access to two pockets fastened under petticoats (see the last picture).