One thing they often did with a long bustle/part cage, is to put tape 
ties on the sides towards the back, to tie together and therefore keep 
the bustle area behind the legs.

Fran
Lavolta Press Books of Historic Sewing Patterns
http://www.lavoltapress.com

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi there,
> In regards to your question about petti coats holding their shape, I do 
> knot what you mean, you'd think with all the weight the entire cage of 
> a bustle would just go forward. 

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