Victorian chemise pattern

The Victorian era has always been one of my favourite periods (coming a close second behind the 18th century), particularly for fashion. It is a very diverse period for fashion, and the more I have…

The Victorian era has always been one of my favourite periods (coming a close second behind the 18th century), particularly for fashion. It is a very diverse period for fashion, and the more I have…

As I had my sewing steam up from the crinoline and bustle challenge, I decided to push on and start on the next HSF challenge as well. I had no previous plan for the nr 13. Under 10 Usd. When setti…

McCall 7310; ©1916; Ladies' and Misses Chemise or Corset Cover. Multi-size Reproduction at MrsDepew.com [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Walking you through how I made an 1840's style chemise from a self-drafted pattern. Lots of bumps along the way!

A question which seems to pop-up a lot with historical costuming is ‘Where do I begin?’. The proper answer to this question is to 1. pick a time period, and 2. start with the underwear.…

That’s my mid-Victorian underwear I’m usually wearing under my 1840s, 1850s and 1860s costumes, sometimes with the addition of my other petticoats, such as my tucked or flounced petticoat. My Victorian chemise is a very simple pattern, knee-length, with a low square neck, tight sleeves and underarm gussets, and without any embroidery . Victorians thought … Continue reading My Victorian Underwear: Chemise, Drawers And Petticoats →

I made a chemise using a free pattern from the Winter 1897 Voice of Fashion magazine. Interpreting an old pattern had its challenges!

I made a chemise using a free pattern from the Winter 1897 Voice of Fashion magazine. Interpreting an old pattern had its challenges!

1860s chemise PDF pattern - Ninonella historical patterns & bespoke garments