Back view of African women standing next to a bed wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.

223 A Lady's Chemise

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Back view of African women standing next to a bed wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • Back view of African women standing next to a bed wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • Black and white pen and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. Two women, one standing on the left tying a ribbon in her hair, and the other on the right sitting on a woven lounge chair pulling up her socks, in front of a bush ferns, with a coffee table in front with tea set. Both women wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • 223 A Lady's Chemise
  • African woman sitting at the foot of a bed with both legs folded underneath her, looking to the left wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • A Brunette white woman standing in front of a gray studio backdrop, wearing View A 223 A Lady's Chemise with neckline that is off the shoulders.
  • Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
  • Back view of African women standing next to a bed wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • Black and white pen and ink drawing by Gretchen Shields. Two women, one standing on the left tying a ribbon in her hair, and the other on the right sitting on a woven lounge chair pulling up her socks, in front of a bush ferns, with a coffee table in front with tea set. Both women wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • 223 A Lady's Chemise
  • African woman sitting at the foot of a bed with both legs folded underneath her, looking to the left wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise.
  • A Brunette white woman standing in front of a gray studio backdrop, wearing View A 223 A Lady's Chemise with neckline that is off the shoulders.
  • Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
223 A Lady's Chemise

223 A Lady's Chemise

$26.00
$26.00

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PDF Instant download to print at home — all files included (A4/Letter, A0, instructions).

Printed (A0 + booklet) Full-scale A0 pattern (no taping) + printed instructions. Digital files included.

Extra Small to 3X Large. 

Hand-stitched from muslin or fine-spun lawn, a chemise was that intimate garment worn next to a lady's skin. During the Victorian era, it was often meticulously monogrammed in dainty script. Today, A Lady's Chemise is the perfect nightgown or simple summer dress. 

Our flattering chemise was worn during the mid to late 1800's and we offer a sewing pattern for two appealing versions. Both views have short gathered and ruffled cap sleeves and can be cut low knee-length or at the hip to be worn as a blouse. Delicate pleats accent the center front and back of the neckline, which is adjustable with feminine ribbon drawstrings. 

The neckline for View A drops just off the shoulder in the late 19th century style and uses purchased eyelet beading and lace or eyelet ruffles at neckline and sleeve. The neckline of View B sits on the shoulder, as in earlier eras; it featured a self-fabric ruffle casing for the ribbon drawstring. 

Instructions and alphabet designs for a Victorian monogram are included. 

The PDF pattern has instructions, authentic detailing and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”).

Suggested Fabrics: Light-weight cottons and blends such as batiste, lawn, voile, gauze, or eyelet; handkerchief linen; silks such as crepe de chine; rayon challis. Originals were made of lightweight muslin or linen.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

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