Misses Sizes 6-18

This ankle-length gown is composed of easy-to-construct panels that are perfect for pieced or hand-woven fabric variations, needlework, and other embellishment.  Create an heirloom with one of the traditional emb4roidery designs included in the patterns

$12.75

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One Size up to 42"

This is a stunningly beautiful shirt when fully embroidered, and a simple peasant blouse if you choose forego the embellishments.  Instructions for traditional embroidery, smocking, and crocheted finish are included, as well as techniques for creating drawstring and to sew the blouse completely by hand.  

$12.75

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Misses Sizes 6-18     Men's Sizes 32-44

This is a shortened version of the traditional Egyptian galabia or robe.  Loose fitting style with side panels and slit pockets.  The yoke can be turned to the inside, or to the outside for interesting contrast.  Instructions are included for knotted buttons, decorative cording, soutache appliqué, and lengthening the shirt to make the galabia.

$12.75

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Misses Sizes 6-18

For crossing the deserts of Africa or the urban landscape, this flowing dress drapes gracefully from a triangular shoulder yoke that's a perfect canvas for needlework or fabric artistry.  Pattern includes instructions for optional embroidery stitches and design motifs.

$11.25

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Misses Sizes 6-16

A favorite with quilters and clothing artists, this coat originated in Central Asia, where it is made in brilliant silks and floral cottons.  The boot-length reversible coat is perfect for inventive fabric combinations.  It features a quilted or trapunto border at the hem, neckline, and front opening.  Instructions for quilting and trapunto are included.

$15.00

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Misses Extra Small to Extra Large

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.

$12.75

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Children's Sizes 4-10

This traditional smock was called a Kittel, or over-garment, worn by workers in Germany, Switzerland, France, and other parts of Old Europe.  The full-fitting garment is pleated into neckband and cuffs.  Sleeves connect to side panels with gussets and are pleated an the wrists into buttoned cuff-bands. 

$12.75

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