Lobster Bustles 2017

So one of the things with steampunk ladies seems to be competing to have the biggest bum!!! One of the other ‘Steamstresses’ had made this lobster bustle and I thought is was fab so wanted to have a go myself. Officially it is the Truly Victorian TV163 1887 Imperial Tournure rather than a ‘lobster’!!

Basic construction is again very easy – 2 front/side pieces, 2 back pieces, 1 inner back, a waistband and frill (or in my case – more pleats). Bias tape is sewn in rows to the inside of the back, and once constructed the wire is inserted, and hey presto you have a lobster bustle!

So, does my bum look big in this?