That turned out beautiful! The neckline is an eye catcher! With the right body type this could be that ‘little black dress’ that a lot of women keep in their wardrobe for special occasions. Encasing the raw edges of all your seams might be labor intensive, but that is where most dresses fail. The seams, if poorly sewn, just fall apart. One of the words of wisdom my mother (a seamstress) imparted when I started to buy my own clothes was to look at the seam . A good seam stayed tight and wasn’t pulled open with a simple bit of tension.
Thank you- that is good to hear. Honestly sometimes I would look at the footage before adding the model and it even took me a moment to know what was happening 😅
What a great fresh new interpretation! I usually skip chemise videos since they're all the same, so I was very excited to see you do something new with it :)
It is an odd thing that some of the more practical parts of historical clothing just stopped being used. I've seen slips that are meant to be worn under dresses but with the lack of sleeves just feels a bit useless? Like it's my pits that sweat, maybe we could protect the garment from those, but no.
Well, I guess I'm making it a mission to interact with your videos in hopes of helping get your patterns funded🤞😅 Your videos are always great, and this one is no exception! The shift is awesome!
This is so lovely 😍 I will save it for possible attempt to try. (If my adhd allows) I am doing on very side 15th century reenactment and I love times merging for everyday, and this is wonderful example of that. Can not wait for the final look!
I love this so much!! Thanks for sharing. Especial thanks for the pattern. I've had this whole making a chemise project on my list for ages, and now I'm really feeling inspired to give it a try. Beginner's question here: how does layering order affect pattern size and the way things fit? I'm so intrigued by the idea of layering garments, one atop the other, from the skin out, but I've no idea how to make sure that the layer worn at the skin would properly fit/drape under all the rest, and how each subsequent layer would nest together? (Does this question make sense?) I remember reading about people wearing three or more petticoats at once, and I have to wonder how such a thing was managed.
Thank you! Layering techniques really depend on the silhouette you’re going for. I have a theory that I haven’t really put into play (and I’m sure I’m not the only one) that chemise may have actually been made AFTER outer garments in some cases to ensure they would fit properly underneath. As far as petticoats, the rule is generally the more you put the more volume you get. Petticoats gathered at the waist give a more bell shaped silhouette and petticoats that are ungathered give a more flared shape. This can be amplified with hem treatments. I’m actually making a couple of petticoats for this collection, and thanks to this feedback I can include a bit about the different effects petticoats can create, so thank you!!
Thank you for the pattern! But page 1 has text that are extremely tiny and hard to read - it would be easier if each step were its own standalone page.
Yes, that’s so true! I have a few vintage slips I wear under stuff but so many of the modern slip equivalents are “control” garments like spanx, and those have some serious drawbacks. we should totally go back.
That’s a good point. I think most of our clothing today has more in common with historical undergarments, and historic outer garments kind of became our outerwear.
That turned out beautiful! The neckline is an eye catcher! With the right body type this could be that ‘little black dress’ that a lot of women keep in their wardrobe for special occasions. Encasing the raw edges of all your seams might be labor intensive, but that is where most dresses fail. The seams, if poorly sewn, just fall apart.
One of the words of wisdom my mother (a seamstress) imparted when I started to buy my own clothes was to look at the seam . A good seam stayed tight and wasn’t pulled open with a simple bit of tension.
Thank you! I agree about the seams- so many mass produced garments use a huge stitch length these days. Don’t even get me started on serging 🫠
The paper model cuts alongside sewing cuts was very enjoyable. I could definitely understand better what you were doing.
Thank you- that is good to hear. Honestly sometimes I would look at the footage before adding the model and it even took me a moment to know what was happening 😅
Love it! The elegance of simplicity. I could see this as a formal gown even, if long. Can hardly wait for the next video!
Thank you! A formal dress would be cool- I’m going to have to make a few variations of this 😄
Fascinating what a neat way to use fabric.
Thank you!!
What a great fresh new interpretation! I usually skip chemise videos since they're all the same, so I was very excited to see you do something new with it :)
Thank you! I feel like chemise sometimes fall in the “I guess I gotta” category so it was nice to get excited about making one 😄
wow! that is a really interesting, really lovely, and, yes, really inventive take on a really old style of garment. i just love it!!
Thank you so much! It was a fun garment to play around with!
It is an odd thing that some of the more practical parts of historical clothing just stopped being used. I've seen slips that are meant to be worn under dresses but with the lack of sleeves just feels a bit useless? Like it's my pits that sweat, maybe we could protect the garment from those, but no.
Agreed! I mean, slips have their place with sheer garments but they just don’t replace chemise. Especially since so many clothes are dry clean only!
Well, I guess I'm making it a mission to interact with your videos in hopes of helping get your patterns funded🤞😅
Your videos are always great, and this one is no exception! The shift is awesome!
Thank you! Every little bit of engagement helps- it would be great to shine the patterns up a bit 😁
This is so lovely 😍 I will save it for possible attempt to try. (If my adhd allows) I am doing on very side 15th century reenactment and I love times merging for everyday, and this is wonderful example of that. Can not wait for the final look!
Thank you! I agree- I love wearing historical clothing so much, and wearing it in my modern life feels really special 😊
The wrist detailing is lovely. I like this design!
Thank you!!
Love it. Love you. Can’t wait to see the rest.
Aw thanks!!
Neat finishes!
Thank you!!
I love this so much!! Thanks for sharing. Especial thanks for the pattern. I've had this whole making a chemise project on my list for ages, and now I'm really feeling inspired to give it a try. Beginner's question here: how does layering order affect pattern size and the way things fit? I'm so intrigued by the idea of layering garments, one atop the other, from the skin out, but I've no idea how to make sure that the layer worn at the skin would properly fit/drape under all the rest, and how each subsequent layer would nest together? (Does this question make sense?) I remember reading about people wearing three or more petticoats at once, and I have to wonder how such a thing was managed.
Thank you! Layering techniques really depend on the silhouette you’re going for. I have a theory that I haven’t really put into play (and I’m sure I’m not the only one) that chemise may have actually been made AFTER outer garments in some cases to ensure they would fit properly underneath. As far as petticoats, the rule is generally the more you put the more volume you get. Petticoats gathered at the waist give a more bell shaped silhouette and petticoats that are ungathered give a more flared shape. This can be amplified with hem treatments. I’m actually making a couple of petticoats for this collection, and thanks to this feedback I can include a bit about the different effects petticoats can create, so thank you!!
Love the look of it!
Thank you!!
That style looks good on you.
Aw thank you!
Thank you for the pattern! But page 1 has text that are extremely tiny and hard to read - it would be easier if each step were its own standalone page.
Oh, I realized I needed to open in Acrobat and print off using Poster option ...
You’re welcome, and thank you for the feedback! I want to make sure these are user friendly so I can make adjustments to them in the future!
Very cool, but I also just wish we could go back to "slips" not slip dresses, an actual chemise substitute slip
Yes, that’s so true! I have a few vintage slips I wear under stuff but so many of the modern slip equivalents are “control” garments like spanx, and those have some serious drawbacks. we should totally go back.
Isn't a sheath dress a modern chemise worn as a dress? Your chemise dress looks good on you. Thank you.
That’s a good point. I think most of our clothing today has more in common with historical undergarments, and historic outer garments kind of became our outerwear.
Maybe it's the color, my brain reads it as a hospital gown
That’s fair. Hospital gowns are usually a plain weave cotton with bias binding 🤷♀️