Fashions In Time - Women's Chemises, Undertunics, and Partlets

A chemise is the most basic of undergarments. This versatile garment can also be worn as a peasant blouse or a full-length nightgown, and is useful for a wide range of time periods. All chemises are 80" to 90" around the body and 30" to 40" around each sleeve. Chemises are priced by length (the measurement you supply on the order form).
"Short" is anything up to 30" long, "Medium" is 31" to 42" long, "Long" is 43" and longer.
The fabric is cotton, in white, or off-white. Other colors may be ordered for $5.00 more than the posted price.
You may specify any (solid) color you like, and we will do our best to find it.

The Basic Chemise

The Basic - This chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and plain drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or to elbow. Short - $29.00 Medium - $34.00 Long - $39.00

The Irish Chemise




	The Irish Chemise, or "Leine" has a plain drawstring neck and very long, adjustable sleeves. There are drawstring casings in each sleeve and you just pull up the ribbons and tie them at your desired sleeve length. Sleeves are 50" long. Short - $49.00 Medium - $54.00 Long - $59.00

The Italian Chemise

The Italian - Perfect for puffing through your gown's slashed sleeves, this chemise has a plain drawstring neckline and self-ruffled cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $35.00 Medium - $40.00 Long - $45.00

The Dutch Chemise


	The Dutch - This chemise is gathered into a fixed, square neckband. There is a row of black rose and tulip embroidery along the center front of the band. This chemise also features self-ruffled drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $69.00 Medium - $74.00 Long - $79.00

The Embroidered Partlet


	The German Chemise



	The German - Reminiscent of beer halls and serving wenches, this chemise has a self-ruffled drawstring neck and matching cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $39.00 Medium - $44.00 Long - $49.00

	The French Chemise



	The French - To achieve a cleavage enhancing, off the shoulder effect, elastic is used in the self-ruffled, slit-front neckline. This chemise also features self-ruffled ribbon drawstring cuffs. Sleeves to wrist or elbow. Short - $39.00 Medium - $44.00 Long - $49.00

	The Normandy Chemise



	The Normandy - This “chemise” is an early period under tunic. It can be worn alone, or as an over tunic. This chemise is only available in natural raw silk, with sleeves to the elbow. Short - $45.00 Medium - $50.00 Long - $55.00



	Above is a close-up of the Dutch Chemise embroidery.


	The Embroidered Partlet is made of black velveteen lined with white linen. It's a necessary accessory for 16th century gowns. The partlet ties under the arms by means of aglet-trimmed ribbons, and it has a metallic pin front closure. The inside edges of the partlet have been machine embroidered with blackwork. Shown over a gown at left. One size fits all, black and white only. Your choice of silver or gold for the aglets and pin. The Embroidered Partlet - $45.00



		The Embroidered Partlet by itself, shown above, embroidery close-up at left.

Every item is made to your specifications, so you will need to supply measurements as well as your choice of style, fabric color, and sleeve length (to wrist or to elbow) on the order form.
There is a diagram on the form to help you in take the necessary measurements.

Prices are subject to change without notice

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