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Whitework Chemise: chemise made with white work and drawn thread work trim [Embroidery]
by Arrienne Ashford


15th century Italian ladies chemise, trimmed with whitework embroidery on band and drawn thread work
trim on ruffled neckline

Photos:
chemise_in_process1

showing drawn thread work in process

finished chemise [cover photo]



inspiration for chemise - portrait by Ghirlandaio

portrait of lady wearing a chemise with trim like mine

me_in_chemise

me wearing chemise in 15th century Venetian

portrait_detail

detail of trim on ghirlandaio portrait

trim_detail

detail of drawn thread work on ruffle