Romanian Blouse

The Romanian blouse has a gathered neckline, underarm gussets and sleeves that can be worn 3/4 length with a self-formed ruffled cuff, gathered at the wrist or hanging loose.  Optional designs and instructions are included for embroidery of the sleeves and front of blouse, smocking at neck and wrists, crocheted edges for neckline and wrists, and for sewing the entire blouse by hand using insertion stitch and decorative hem stitching.   One size fits all 6-16

F103......$15.95

Syrian Dress

Typical of Syrian Dresses, this ample garment falls gracefully to the ankles from a large square yoke that forms a triangular effect on the front, back and sleeves.  Tapered, cuffed sleeves, side panels, underarm gussets, slit pocket and a narrow stand up collar finish this lovely and practical dress.  Two optional embroidery designs are given, both closely based on authentic sources and can be done by hand or by machine.  Fits small, average and tall

F105.........$14.95

Turkish Coat

This fashionable boot-length reversible quilted coat hangs closed in the front without fastenings.  A quilted or trapunto border finishes the hem, neck and front opening.  Separate cutting lines are given for small (6-8), medium (10-12) and large (14-16)

F106.......$16.95

Japanese Field Clothing

Patterns and sewing instructions are included for three garments - The hippari, sized for men and women; monpei (field pants) for women up to size 14 and a padded jacket for women.  All are constructed in the time-honored way.

F112.......$18.95

The origins of this classically elegant jacket, worn today by Chinese people throughout the world on festive occasions, may be traced back 4,000 years.  Lavishly decorated lined robes of silk, satin, or gauze were worn by the wealthy over matching skirts or trousers.  This jacket was adopted at all levels of Chinese society, often in indigo-dyed cotton for everyday wear.

F114........$19.95

Chinese Skirt

Beautiful long pleated wrap skirts of richly decorated silk were worn by Chinese women, perhaps as early as 200 B. C., and later in the Imperial Court of the Chin Dynasty (1644-1911),  Worn over loose trousers, a matching jacket or robe of silk or satin completed the traditional costume. 

F115.........$16.95

Tibetan Panel Coat

This ancient full length vest or sleeveless coat may still be seen worn by Tibetans today on festive occasions, by brides, and by actors portraying celestial beings in sacred plays.   Traditionally constructed of simple contrasting panels of hand-woven work, rectangular solid color panels alternate with horizontal striped wedge-shaped panels, creating an overlap front opening.    Women sizes S, M, and L included in one packet.

F118.........$16.95

Sarouelles - Pants from Turkey, Africa and India

Traffic along the trade route through the centuries brought fashions from Asia through the Middle East to Africa.  Folkwear presents three pairs of pants from three continents, each unique yet all sharing similarities of cut.  All combine timeless comfort and practicality and are perfect with today's contemporary wardrobe.  Sarouelles Lore and embroidery inside pattern.

F119.......$14.95

Navajo Blouse and Skirt

The brightly colored velvet blouses of Navajo women and girls date back to the 1870's when machine woven textiles were first brought to the newly established trading posts.  This snugly fitting pullover blouse is typically lined with calico and worn over a voluminously gathered and tiered skirt.   A Navajo tiered skirt design in diagram form with historical notes is included.

F120........$14.95

Austrian Dirndl

The Dirndl dates back to the Renaissance and is one of the few regional costumes still worn extensively in Austria, Southern Germany and Switzerland.  The complete Dirndl consists of a close fitting sleeveless bodice with attached full skirt over an abbreviated white blouse finished with a contrasting apron.  Easy to make decorative runching may be used to enhance the lines of the bodice.   Women's sizes 8-16 included.

F123..........$16.95

Bolivian Milkmaid's Jacket

These short Jackets worn today by women of the Altiplano in Bolivia are reminiscent of Spanish costume at the time of the Conquistadors.  The originals are made of bright colored velvet and trimmed with crystal beading and narrow braid, with close fitting lines and full sleeves perfectly adapted to the current silhouette.  Ladies sizes 8-14

F124...........$14.95

Huichol Wardrobe

The lavishly embroidered clothing of the Huichol Indians of Mexico reflects the richness and complexity of their culture, including their most central religious rite - the annual peyote pilgrimage.   Blouse, skirt, pants, shirt and tabard are all sized for women, the pants, shirt and tabard are also sized for men.  Optional authentic embroidery designs and techniques are included in the extensive Huichol Lore and Authentic Detailing. 

F125.............$19.95

Russian Settlers' Dress

The strength of the Old Believers' convictions has made these hardy people resistant to influences from other cultures, and their colorful clothing and needlework maintain the spirit and flavor of Old Russia. Offered is the complete woman's ensemble: jumper or sundress (serafan), blouse (rukava) and apron (zapon).

Sized Ladies S, M, and L

F128..........$16.95

Japanese Hapi and Haori

Japanese clothing is characterized by elegance and simplicity, as is perfectly illustrated by these two outer garments.   The haori, although traditionally worn on formal occasions by men, in sow most often seen on women layered over a kimono for street wear.  The hapi is a shopcoat worn by storekeepers, craftsmen, and firemen over western-style clothes and is sized for both men and women. A pattern for the tabi - fabric slipper-socks traditionally worn with sandals - is also included.

F129.........$16.95

Seminole Jacket and Skirt

Since the early 1700s the Seminole Indians of Florida have been experimenting with the brightly colored fabrics first brought to them by European traders.

This pattern includes a blouson-style jacket worn by Seminole men since the 1940's (sized for men and women) and a simple dirndl skirt with dust ruffle for women. Authentic Seminole patchwork detailing are in this pattern.

F127......$16.95

South Asian Tops and Wraps

This package contains patterns for three tops: a cropped Burmese Jacket, a side-wrapped Thai Blouse with long sleeves and shaped peplum, and a classic Indian Choli, the bare-midriff fitted blouse worn under saris.   Also included are instructions for wrapping a sari in three styles, plus three ways of wrapping lengths of fabric into skirts, from the South Pacific, Indonesia and India.

F134...........$16.95

The Hungarian Szur

Worn by herdsmen in Hungary as far back as the Middle Ages, the Szur is a dramatic, mid-calf length coat worn over the shoulders as a cape.  It fastens just below the neckline with a decorated buckle.  The Szur is traditionally made of wool felt with the sleeves sewn together at the wrist and used as pockets.  The large lapels and broad collar may be lavishly decorated with embroidery or appliqué.

F150.........$16.95

The English Smock

English Smocks were most widely worn during the late 18th C.  Shepherds donned the sturdy garments while tending their flocks; carters and wagoneers  used them a dustcoats while traveling unpaved roads.   Butchers, bakers, fishmongers, and farmers wore smocks for work, and many had "best" smocks (usually white) as well, for Sundays, special occasions, and to make a good impression at the annual Hiring Fairs.  Today, smocks are favored by artists, craftspeople, and fashionable folk everywhere.   Instructions and designs for smocking and embroidery are included inside pattern.

F221..........$16.95

Australian Bush Outfit

This Australian Bush Outfit (c.1943-1953) has its origins in British Colonial history, when regiments stationed in tropical or desert climates required functional, light-weight uniforms.  Over the years, the functional aspects remained; design changes reflected only current fashion trends.   Bush Jacket, Trousers and Walking Shorts are sized for men; women's equivalent sizes are provided for a man-tailored fit.  Also included is a diagram for an authentic "Slingeroo: - the Australian shoulder bag.

F130.........$19.95

The Moroccan Burnoose

Men of the Maghreb (Western North Africa from Tunisia to Morocco) wrap themselves in these graceful sweeping capes year round.   Made of black, brown or white camel hair woven into rough homespun of the finest broadcloth, the Burnoose lends protection from mountain winds and desert sun.  Worn by Berber tribesmen over loose tunics and pants and by urban executives in Casa Blanca over business suits and ties, it offers endless possibilities for wrapping and draping (and even for stashing one's belongings in the hood, like a backpack.  Authentic detailing in packet.

F132.......$14.95

These are among the most basic garments of India, a land of staggering diversity of peoples and dress.  Men in all walks of life and for all occasions wear the Kurta shirt in fabrics ranging from lawn to silks in all weights.  The Kamiz tunic is worn by women in Northern India over narrow Churidar pants.  Since 1947, when India became independent, the cloth "Gandhi cap" has been a important accessory of national dress.

F135...........$19.95

Australian Drover's Coat

Created especially for the horsemen who rode the rugged Outback at the turn of the century, this dashing coat is still popular today.  It has many practical features for all-weather riding, or it can be stripped down to a very easy to make duster for men or women.  A thick turtleneck sweater, knit in a small wings stitch is perfect for layering in cold weather.  Knitting pattern is included.

F137.........$19.95

Scottish Kilts

This pattern includes complete instructions for making an authentic man's Kilt and a woman's kilt skirt, along with patterns for a Prince Charlie Jacket and a Vest for men, traditionally worn with a Kilt on formal occasions.  Also included are knitting instructions for traditional argyle socks to match your kilt, as well as a lovely, easy to knit woman's vest featuring a lacy Scottish "horseshoe" design.

F152........$19.95

Siberian Parka

Even if you don't live in Siberia, there probably are times when you long to climb inside a warm, cozy coat.  This extra-roomy, easy to sew Parka pulls on easily over your head when the cold winds start to blow. 

XS to XL

F153..........$16.95