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Foundations Collection waist cincher and petticoat sewing pattern

Foundations Waist Cincher and Petticoat

$22.00

Includes a comfortable and dramatically effective Waist Cincher
With a multi-tiered petticoat in one or three layers (for extra fluff!)
Available in 2 size ranges: 2-20 and 18-34. Not sure which range to choose? Learn about our two size ranges here.
Includes a fully illustrated booklet with fabric shopping recommendations, fitting advice, and ideas to take your garments to the next level.
You will receive PDF files to print at home (tiled) or at a copy shop (A0).
Sew along with the Waist Cincher companion video on YouTube.

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Ooh la la! Let’s make something fancy to wear underneath all of your favorite dresses. The Foundations Waist Cincher and Petticoat are key additions to your vintage-inspired wardrobe, helping you to create the perfect fit and flare silhouette!

Charm Foundations Waist Cincher and Petticoat line art

Charts

Charm Patterns Size Chart

Not sure which size range to choose? Learn more about our two size ranges here.

Sizes 2-20

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
High Bust	29 in	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in
High Bust	73.7 cm	78.4 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	93.9 cm	99 cm	104.1 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm
Bust A cup	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in
Bust A cup	77.5 cm	82.5 cm	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	107.9 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.1 cm
Bust B/C cup	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in
Bust B/C cup	78.7 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.2 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm
Bust D/DD cup	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in
Bust D/DD cup	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm
Bust F/G cup	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in
Bust F/G cup	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.2 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm	129.5 cm
Bust H cup	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in
Bust H cup	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm
Waist	24 in	26 in	28 in	30 in	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in
Waist	61 cm	66 cm	71.1 cm	76.2 cm	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	109.2 cm
Hips	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in
Hips	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm	137.1 cm

Sizes 18-34

Size	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
High Bust	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in	53.5 in	55.5 in
High Bust	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.5 cm	115.6 cm	120.7 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm	135.9 cm	141 cm
Bust A cup	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in	52.5 in	54.5 in	56.5 in	58.5 in
Bust A cup	108 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.3 cm	133.4 cm	138.4 cm	143.5 cm	148.6 cm
Bust B/C cup	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in	53 in	55 in	57 in	59 in
Bust B/C cup	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.5 cm	129.5 cm	134.6 cm	139.7 cm	144.8 cm	149.9 cm
Bust D/DD cup	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in
Bust D/DD cup	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm
Bust F/G cup	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in	53 in	55 in	57 in	59 in	61 in
Bust F/G cup	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.5 cm	129.5 cm	134.6 cm	139.7 cm	144.8 cm	149.9 cm	154.9 cm
Bust H cup	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in	62 in
Bust H cup	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm	157.5 cm
Waist	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in
Waist	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm
Hips	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in	56 in	58 in	60 in	62 in	64 in
Hips	121.9 cm	127 cm	132.1 cm	137.2 cm	142.2 cm	147.3 cm	152.4 cm	157.5 cm	162.6 cm

Waist Cincher Yardage

Piece Name	Sizes 2-10	Sizes 12-20	Sizes 18-24	Sizes 26-34
Waist Cincher, Coutil (1, 4, 5)
54 and 60 in	5/8 yd	5/8 yd	5/8 yd	5/8 yd
54 and 60 in	0.6 m	0.6 m	0.6 m	0.6 m
Waist Cincher, Power Net (2, 3)
All widths	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	3/8 yd
All widths	0.4 m	0.4 m	0.4 m	0.4 m
Waist Cincher, Fashion Fabric (optional) (1, 4, 5)
45 in	3/8 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd	1/2 yd
45 in	0.4 m	0.5 m	0.5 m	0.5 m
60 in	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	3/8 yd	3/8 yd
60 in	0.4 m	0.4 m	0.4 m	0.4 m

Petticoat Yardage

Piece Name	Sizes 2-10	Sizes 12-20	Sizes 18-24	Sizes 26-34
Petticoat Yoke, Fabric (1)
45 in	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd
45 in	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m
60 in	1/2 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd	7/8 yd
60 in	0.5 m	0.8 m	0.8 m	0.8 m
Petticoat Tiers, Organza (2)
45 in	7-3/4 yds	9-1/4 yds	8-5/8 yds	9-3/4 yds
45 in	7.1 m	8.5 m	7.9 m	8.9 m
60 in	6-1/4 yds	7-3/8 yds	6-7/8 yds	7-7/8 yds
60 in	5.7 m	6.7 m	6.3 m	7.2 m

Waist Cincher Finished Measurements

Sizes 2-20

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Waist	19 in	20.75 in	22.5 in	24.25 in	26 in	27.75 in	29.5 in	31.25 in	33 in	34.75 in
Waist	48.3 cm	52.7 cm	57.2 cm	61.6 cm	66 cm	70.5 cm	74.9 cm	79.4 cm	83.8 cm	88.3 cm
CF Height	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in
CF Height	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm
CB Height	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
CB Height	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm

Sizes 18-34

Size	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
Waist	33.25 in	35 in	36.75 in	38.5 in	40.25 in	42 in	43.75 in	45.5 in	47.25 in
Waist	84.1 cm	88.6 cm	93 cm	97.5 cm	101.9 cm	106.4 cm	110.8 cm	115.3 cm	119.7 cm
CF Height	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in	8.25 in
CF Height	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm	20.6 cm
CB Height	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in	8 in
CB Height	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm	20.3 cm

Petticoat Finished Measurements

Sizes 2-20

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Waist	21.5 in	23.5 in	25.25 in	27 in	28.75 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.25 in	36 in	37.75 in
Waist	54.9 cm	59.4 cm	64 cm	68.6 cm	73.2 cm	77.7 cm	82.3 cm	86.9 cm	91.4 cm	96 cm
CB Length	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in
CB Length	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm
Sweep	736 in	768 in	800 in	832 in	864 in	896 in	928 in	960 in	992 in	1024 in
Sweep	1869.4 cm	1950.7 cm	2032 cm	2113.3 cm	2194.6 cm	2275.8 cm	2357.1 cm	2438.4 cm	2519.7 cm	2601 cm

Sizes 18-34

Size	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
Waist	36 in	37.75 in	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.25 in	45 in	46.75 in	48.5 in	50.5 in
Waist	91.4 cm	96 cm	100.6 cm	105.2 cm	109.7 cm	114.3 cm	118.9 cm	123.4 cm	128 cm
CB Length	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in	29 in
CB Length	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm	73.7 cm
Sweep	992 in	1024 in	1056 in	1088 in	1120 in	1152 in	1184 in	1216 in	1248 in
Sweep	2519.7 cm	2601 cm	2682.2 cm	2763.5 cm	2844.8 cm	2926.1 cm	3007.4 cm	3088.6 cm	3169.9 cm

Fabric Notes

The Waist Cincher requires specialty fabrics: cotton coutil and heavyweight power net are required, and recommended fabric sources are included in the instructions booklet. If desired, a medium-weight woven may be used as a fashion fabric, in addition to the coutil and power net. Fashion fabric recommendations include: silk taffeta, dupioni, satin, and shantung; cotton broadcloth and sateen; or a natural-fiber brocade.

Recommended fabrics for the Petticoat include: lightweight cottons like batiste, lawn, and voile; rayon challis; and silk crepe de chine or charmeuse for the petticoat yoke. For the tiers of the petticoat, we recommend lightweight-wovens that will be soft against your skin like silk or synthetic organza or organdy. Chiffon can also be used, but it will create a softer petticoat with less structure.

Waist Cincher Supplies

Coutil fabric
Heavyweight power net fabric
Fashion fabric (optional)
Thread to match
Eight 7-1/2 in (19 cm) lengths of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) flat steel boning
2 yards (1.8 m) of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) spiral steel boning
Metal cutters and pliers
Boning tips or Teflon tape
1 yard (0.9 m) of 3/8-in-wide (1 cm) boning casing/channeling
1 yard (0.9 m) of 3/4-in-wide (1.9 cm) twill tape
Twenty size 00 (5.1 mm) grommets and washers
Grommet setting tool
2 to 3-1/2 yards (1.8 to 3.2 m) of 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) picot elastic
5 to 8 yards (4.5 to 7.3 m) of 3/8-in-wide (1 cm) sturdy ribbon or 1/4-in-wide (6 mm) corset lacing

PICOT ELASTIC NOTE: the plain, flat portion of the elastic (without the picots) should measure ¼-in-wide (6 mm). Different suppliers will measure and label their picot elastic differently. Before cutting your pattern pieces, compare your picot elastic width to what is recommended, measuring just the regular elastic portion (not including the picots). If your elastic is smaller or larger than ¼-in (6 mm), you will need to alter the upper and lower seam allowances of the Waist Cincher accordingly.