This pattern is for a chemise that utilizes a band of either purchased or hand-made lace at the neckline.  This band allows the chemise to be worn either up on your shoulders (for day wear) or down off the shoulders so it will fit under the low necklines and sleeveless stylings of many of the ball or evening gowns worn during the period.  This chemise also makes a wonderful, pretty nightgown for warm weather wear. 

 Instructions are included for three crocheted bands as well as how to make up the chemise using purchased lace.  

Sizing:

Any and all sizes can be made using this pattern.

Pattern Requirements:

Body fabric: To be historically correct the chemise should be made of 100% cotton, linen or handkerchief linen. Amount required is double your measurement from the shoulder to just below your knee….this should be around 2 yards.

Ribbon:  12 inches more than your shoulder measurement of ¼ inch wide double faced satin ribbon.

Band of choice—either purchased lace or crocheted band.