The timeless simplicity of this elegant garment is still enchanting.  This unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe.  Pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash.

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  Originally made from homespun linen, but elegant in cotton, silk, and sheers.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

Three comfortable and timeless pants designs from Turkey, Africa, and India, with elastic or drawstring waist and ankle variations.  Full and flowing easy sew styles are perfect for casual wear, yoga, belly dancing, or costuming.  Historical lore and traditional embroidery designs included.

$14.95

These authentic designs can be lavishly decorated, embroidered, appliquéd, and otherwise embellished.  Styles include a short vest for men and women from Greece, mid-calf Greek vest for women, and two variations of a Polish woman's vest with petal shaped tabs along the bottom edge.  Pattern pieces include traditional design motif.

$16.95

This dirndl style skirt and blouson jacket are distinguished by the intricate and colorful piecing know as Seminole patchwork.  The skirt features an optional dust ruffle and hem tuck.  Pattern includes information about the history and technique of Seminole patchwork.

$16.95

For formal occasions or everyday layered dressing, either jacket offers a special touch to any wardrobe.  Simple rectangular shapes are great for inventive color and texture combinations.  A pattern for the tabi, the traditional split toe slipper sock, is included.

$16.95

The bush jacket, trousers, and shorts from Hollywood's version of the tropical British colonies.  Pattern includes instructions for the slingeroo, a handy over the shoulder bag that completes the outfit.

$19.95

This sweeping cape is traditionally worn by Berber tribesmen over loose tunic, but it's also dramatic when untraditionally worn over urban outfits.  The bias-cut half circle design features an ample hood for protection from the sand and sun, or for discreet camouflage.

$14.95

Adapted from regulation Belgian military issue in olive cotton gabardine, this version also looks great in chef's white, brilliantly colored silk, or any other fabric.  Cook up a creative variation of this fashionably cropped jacket by piecing the front and back panels from contrasting fabrics or with unusual buttons,  Lapels can be worn open or closed.

$14.95