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African woman sitting on a bed looking to the left wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise, View B with neckline sitting on the shoulders, self fabric ruffle and casing for the ribbon drawstring.
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.
Back view of African women standing next to a bed 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.
African woman sitting on a bed looking to the left wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise, View B with neckline sitting on the shoulders, self fabric ruffle and casing for the ribbon drawstring.
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.
Back view of African women standing next to a bed 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

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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. 

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want in the drop down menu.  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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