In Nepal, this wrap and tie blouse is traditionally made of velvet and worn under a wrap style chupa or jumper (like #131 Tibetan Chupa) or over a wrapped and pleated skirt formed from a sari or length of fabric.  The semi-fitted blouse features a wide band collar, tapered sleeves, and deep underarm gussets for ease of movement.  Pattern includes directions for wrapping and pleating a companion skirt.

These popular shirts reflect a merging of European and Central Asian traditions, and can easily be lengthened for versatile dress or robe styles.  Three neck opening variations, including center front and side front.  Make the basic design quickly and then embellish it with authentic embroidery motifs.  Historical lore and embroidery instructions included.

A traditional fashion worn by peasants, farmers, and shepherds in the Pannonian Basin of old Yugoslavia.  Originally made from homespun linen, but elegant in cotton, silk, and sheers.  Soft pleats at the shoulders, with a tucked front yoke.  Pattern includes historical information and instructions of decorative stitching on yoke.

$14.95

An exotic mini-wardrobe with Burmese jacket, Thai wrap blouse, and Indian choli to wear with a sari.  Pattern also gives instructions for making three types of knotted frog closures and wearing the traditional sarong skirts and sari.  Lengthen the tops for different looks or to showcase luscious fabrics.

$16.95

This bib front dress shirt was fashionable for men in the 1870's and is still elegant today.  A perfect companion with a vest or as a woman's oversized tunic or nightshirt.  Pattern includes instructions for finishing touches.

$14.95

This roomy pullover work shirt was worn by hard-working raftsmen and fur traders on the rivers of 1800s America.  This shirt is popular with historical re-enactors at Civil War and other historic events.  Instructions for cross-stitch monogram and needle-lace godet for front opening are included.

$14.95

The Gibson Girl was the ideal of feminine beauty at the turn of the 20th century, and by 1905, the Sears Roebuck catalogue offered 150 versions of this blouse.  The high collar, back buttoning yoke style is still just as flattering today.  Instructions for optional tucks and lace insertion included.

$14.95

This blouse dates from 1918, at the end of World War I.  Fashion was in transition from frills to practicality, and this blouse blends the two beautifully.  The center front panel can be lacy, pin-tucked, or plain; the collar and cuffs can be embellished in may ways.  Pattern includes instructions for drawn thread work,

$14.95

Choose one of these traditional Western shirts for the cowboy or cowgirl in you, and sew up the five different variations for every day of the week: lace front, square bib, shaped bib, contrast yoke, and traditional bull's head yoke.  Pattern includes historical information and instructions for pipe trim and "smile" pockets.

$19.95