Chemises, Smocks & Shifts

All of our chemises, smocks and shifts are custom made to order and can be designed, modified or altered in any way desired. If you'd like to order a different style than pictured here just let us know. 

New underpinning styles coming soon!

We are in the process of expanding our selection of historically accurate underpinnings. Please be patient with us through this growth, which we anticipate will be completed by Summer 2007.


Photo Coming Soon! Medieval Chemise

The Medieval chemise has a rounded neckline and extends to the floor. Chemise gains fullness through side gores. Long sleeves taper to wrist and feature underarm gusset.

Cotton Muslin: $85*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $95*
Silk Charmeuse: $115*
Handkerchief Linen: $115*

*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Photo Coming Soon! Renaissance Chemise

The Renaissance chemise is a classic calf length chemise with a drawstring neckline and very full sleeves that are gathered together into a wristband.

Cotton Muslin: $80*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $85*
Silk Charmeuse: $100*
Handkerchief Linen: $100*

*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Photo Coming Soon! Elizabethan Smock/Shift

The Elizabethan smock, also sometimes referred to as a shift, has a low square neckline and close fitting long sleeves. Smock extends to the calf.

Cotton Muslin: $80*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $85*
Silk Charmeuse: $100*
Handkerchief Linen: $100*

*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Regency Shift

Historical accurate Regency shift has a drawstring rounded neckline and short sleeves. Shift extends to mid-calf and has underarm gusset.

Cotton Muslin: $70*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $75*
Silk Charmeuse: $90*
Handkerchief Linen: $90*




*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Civil War Chemise

Historically accurate Civil War period chemise features a wide yoke neckline that sits slightly off the shoulders with lovely short puffed sleeves. Sleeves feature underarm gussets and front of chemise closes with two buttons. Yoke of chemise and sleeve arm bands are trimmed with lace.

Cotton Muslin: $110*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $120*
Silk Charmeuse: $140*
Handkerchief Linen: $140*

*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description with a 1" wide cotton eyelet, crocheted or synthetic lace trim around the yoke and sleeve cuffs. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Victorian Sleeveless Chemise

Historically accurate Victorian period sleeveless chemise. Rounded neckline with beading lace and matching ribbon.

Cotton Muslin: $70*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $75*
Silk Charmeuse: $90*
Handkerchief Linen: $90*


*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description with a 1" wide cotton eyelet, crocheted or synthetic lace trim and either cotton eyelet or synthetic beading lace around the neckline. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Victorian Chemise

Victorian period chemise has a wide neckline and short sleeves. Neckline and sleeves are trimmed with beading lace and satin ribbon.

Cotton Muslin: $80*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $85*
Silk Charmeuse: $100*
Handkerchief Linen: $100*


*Pricing includes chemise made following the above description with beading lace, either cotton eyelet or synthetic, and ribbon around the neckline and sleeves. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.


Additional Photos Coming Soon!
Victorian/Edwardian Combinations

Combinations became popular during the end of the Victorian period and became a staple undergarment during the Edwardian period. Combinations are a chemise and drawers combined together reducing bulk at the waist. Center front has button closure. Neckline and leg openings are trimmed with lace.

Cotton Muslin: $110*
Cotton Lawn (semi-sheer): $120*
Silk Charmeuse: $140*
Handkerchief Linen: $140*


*Pricing includes combinations made following the above description with a 1" wide cotton eyelet, crocheted or synthetic lace trim around the neckline and leg openings. Any changes to the construction, additional trims or alterations may adjust pricing.

Our 2007 schedule is filling up very quickly. Be sure to place your order ASAP to ensure a place in our schedule. In addition to standard orders we almost always have a limited number or rush orders available - even when we're fully booked. For more information please contact us.
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