Comments on: Simplifying the Search for Undergarment Patterns – Chemise & Drawers

By: Recognizing Excellent Fit with the Untrained Eye – Historical Sewing

Recognizing Excellent Fit with the Untrained Eye – Historical Sewing — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:48:58 +0000

[…] are displayed on museum mannequins and viewed in period photography. Start with the appropriate foundation undergarments. Then reflect that historical silhouette as you fit your […]

By: Fabrics for Undergarments – Historical Sewing

Fabrics for Undergarments – Historical Sewing — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:58:59 +0000

[…] of undergarments, take a look at these vendors to purchase. And after you have fabric in hand, these patterns will get you off and […]

By: Patterns for New Costumers

Patterns for New Costumers — Mon, 21 May 2018 15:16:33 +0000

[…] it all you need to start with a chemise and, more than likely, a pair of drawers. A basic set will carry you through nearly the entire 19th Century (from 1820s) and into the Edwardian/early […]

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 16:17:20 +0000

In reply to Rosie. You might find my article on these undergarments helpful.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:26:23 +0000

Looking for something that says AT LEAST how much fabric is needed for a simple corset cover…not exactly a chemisette because it isn’t meant to be seen. I’m making a late 19th century kit and can’t find any tutorials, patterns, ANYTHING about this small but important undergarment.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:30:32 +0000

In reply to Emily McClintock. Have you tried contacting Saundra, the owner, over at Past Patterns?

By: Emily McClintock

Emily McClintock — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:55:53 +0000

In reply to CheriV. Did this pattern come with pictures included inside? I just got this pattern and it says fig 1 and such but there are not any figures included at all . Or as pictured. I'm stumped and have contacted the company I bought it from and they say they don't see one in the one they have in stock. Mysterious!

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:30:31 +0000

In reply to jean. Hi Jean, I don't know of many chemisette patterns out there but this one from Truly Victorian TV104. (I can ship it to you from my Old Petticoat Shop.) There's also four designs in the Janet Arnold Patterns of Fashion 1 book.