Folkwear Patterns

About the Armistice Blouse Fashion evolved rapidly from 1915 to 1920, as World War I, known as the Great War, changed forever the role of women in society. This blouse design dates from 1918, at the end of World War...

About the Vietnamese Ao Dai This feminine Ao Dai ensemble of flowing Tunic and wide-legged pants is considered the traditional costume of Vietnam.The easy-sew Tunic features front and back waist shaping darts, mandarin collar, front neckline/armhole opening, tapered long sleeves...

About the Tibetan Chupa The Tibetan Chupa is a wrapped jumper with a centuries-long history in Tibet. It is traditionally worn with added layers of aprons, woolen sashes, and a panel coat.  Worn alone or with a blouse, the Chupa is...

About the Hapi and the Haori The Haori, although traditionally worn on special occasions by men, is now most often seen on women layered over a kimono for street wear.  The Haori pattern is a thigh-length lined jacket which is sized...

About the Old Mexico Dress This 16th-century Spanish colonial style was prevalent through subsequent centuries in central and northern Mexico as a blouse. It later enjoyed wider popularity as a dress-length in the mid-to-late 20th century.   It is quick and...

About the Gaza Dress The Gaza dress pattern is an exact duplicate of the garment worn for centuries by village women in Gaza.  It is a loose fitting, ankle-length gown with long sleeves, slightly narrowed at the wrists, three side panels on each...