How To Make A Bum Roll

No...this is not a new dance move. It is a piece of Elizabethan costuming. It is actually the accessory that give the appearance of really big hips...not that I need any help with that...but I still need one for my costume, and I am going to show you how I made it...

First you must find a pattern to use. I chose this one:

Now you must cut out the pattern piece and place in one your fabric. Make sure that you lay out the pattern as shown in the pattern instructions.
Now cut out the fabric:
And make any markings in the fabric that are marked on the pattern. In this case I need to mark two points on the fabric that mark the start and stop point for machine sewing:

Now we need to pin the straps onto the fabric, so that that they will be stitched in the seam (but not get in the way of the other seams). Then lay the other piece of fabric over it and pin everything together:

Now sew the two pieces together between the two marks you made previously.
Cut triangles in the curves to that the material will fill out correctly:

Turn the bum roll right side out:

Now stuff it...the bum roll that is.
Once you have stuffed it, you will need to hand stitch the opening closed:
And there you have it...your very own bum roll to impress your friends with:
To be continued in our next installment...the farthingale.