These mittens were inspired by the feminine and suggestive trim of ladies’ petticoats during the Regency period. The hems varied from simply pleated to frilly and ruffled. Petticoat Mittens feature tiered gentle ruffles along the cuff of the mitten. Drape is extremely important for this project because of the gentle ruffles. If there is not enough drape, the ruffles will look bulky and stiff, which defeats the purpose of elegance and movement, two key characteristics of the hem of any Regency skirt.