This is a Digital Pattern to create your own Regency Chemise. This 18th century inspired shift is perfect for time period lovers, and goes great under a variety of stays for historical and costume wear.
You will get:
- US Letter PDF Pattern
- A4 PDF Pattern
- Simple Instruction PDF
- And I have an instructional video on Youtube you can follow: https://youtu.be/iMmT7ykSDv8
This is a PDF digital download sewing pattern to be printed at home on a home printer, or if you prefer at a print shop. This pattern comes as a PDF – ready to print!
This is a Digital PDF pattern for an 18th century chemise / shift. The pattern is 24 pages and can be assembled into the sewing pattern.
This pattern helps create a chemise which features sleeves with an armpit gusset and a drawstring neckline.
The chemise pattern comes in three sizes - S M & L
Recommended Measurements
Small: 73 - 89 cm / 29 - 35 inch bust, max upper arm circumference 35 cm / 14 inches
Medium: 89 - 102 cm /35-40 inch bust, max upper arm circumference 39 cm / 15.5 inches
Large: 102 - 115 cm / 40- 45 inch bust, max upper arm circumference 43 cm / 17 inches
*Please keep in mind these size measurements are approximate, and only an estimate of the body size that will best fit inside the chemise. The chemise should fit loosely around the body, and so there is flexibility in these measurements.
This pattern is an intermediate sewing level pattern, and does require some sewing experience and know how. The written instructions are limited, please follow along my Youtube video for more detailed instructions. https://youtu.be/iMmT7ykSDv8
Recommended Materials
2.6 meters / 2.8 yards of lightweight cotton or linen fabric
Ribbon or Cord for drawstring, alternatively use elastic cut to desired length
Matching thread
What’s great about a PDF pattern is you don’t have to wait! It will be ready to download moments after purchase and you can print from your home. You can print whenever you like! This does mean that this is a digital product, and not a physical item. Please understand that no physical copy will be mailed to you.
Please note that the pattern for the short stays shown briefly in the video and in one of the photos is not included in this PDF pattern. In this PDF pattern you will only be receiving the PDF Pattern for the chemise which is shown worn underneath the short stays. The stays are only shown to illustrate how the chemise an be worn underneath. The pattern for the short stays can be purchased in my Etsy shop.
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