Here is my DIY pattern for making a 15th / 16th century chemise, along with a few cheating suggestions to save on time and/or money.

Chemise belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots in which she was executed at Fotheringhay Castle. Of fine linen with drawn thread borders incribed on the bodice in red and dated Feb 11 1587. This is an Elizabethan undergarment and only one other of this type is known to survive.

I made myself a thing! I've been slowly but steadily plugging away at the Cranach gown. All the pieces for the dress have been cut out, the under-petticoat just needs a hem, and the sleeveless chemise is done! Pictures aren't very fabulous, due to a lack of good lighting and being taken on my iphone, but at least there's proof that the chemise exists. It's a thing! That works! I haven't finished my Goldhaube yet (the headdress/cap), so for these photos I just wound some extra lengths of…

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Dressing the Tudor Lady

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If you are looking for some fabulous style to add to your medieval costume or outfit, then make sure to look at the Medieval Brocade Bodice.

Elizabethan Costume. Blackwork Chemise with hand-braided ties. #Elizabethan #Renaissance #Costume

I created two separate slightly different versions of late 15th-century German-style chemises for a friend of mine, a late 15th c. honeycomb smocked German-style hemd/chemise and pleated smock/chem…