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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.

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.

Black and white pattern flat-line drawings of front and back views of View A and View B.

Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.

223 A Lady's Chemise

$14.95 $16.95

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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.

Instructions and alphabet designs for a Victorian monogram are included.

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Also available as a PDF pattern!

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African american woman sitting on a bed with yellow sheets, wearing 223 A Lady's Chemise in white. Smiling down to her right.

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Woman standing in front of a grey wall wearing a white linen shirt and olive wide-legged trousers.

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African American woman wearing 223 Chemise Blouse looking down at the garment and head turned to her right. The top is made out of a cotton linen chambray in plum. she is outside with the orange, yellow and red leaves of fall on the ground.

How I made 223 A Lady's Chemise into a Blouse!

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