Regency Underpinnings Pattern

Here are the underpinnings you need to give you the proper Regency foundation! This package includes patterns for a chemise, short stays, and two chemisettes. The chemise was modeled from original garments in several museum collections and features an adjustable drawstring neckline and gussets under the arms for a comfortable fit. The short stays lace in the front and were based upon extant stays in museum collections as well as period drawings of these transitional undergarments. The chemisettes were drawn from portraits of the time as well as Janet Arnold’s excellent research in Patterns of Fashion I. Begin with the chemise next to the skin, then add your stays for the correct silhouette. Please read the important fitting notes below!

• Sizes 6-26D all included in one ePattern.

• Illustrated instructions make construction easy!

• Notes on original undergarments of the time as well as tips for wearing the undergarments.

   

  This pattern is rated intermediate to advanced–the chemise could be tackled by an experienced beginner, but the stays are more complicated and require more careful fitting and stitching.

  The stays are rated “intermediate,” but the chemise and chemisettes are simple enough for a beginner. Please note that the short stays will not offer ample enough support for sizes above “DD” without serious modifications.

  The current pattern runs a size too large. Cut a size down from what you measure for, then use a gusset a cup size below your normal bra cup size.